DuBois News
DuBois Partners with Pyosa
February 16, 2010 - DuBois announces a partnership with Pyosa SA de CV to develop the metal finishing market in Mexico.
“We are very excited to partner with Pyosa to service the metal finishing market in Mexico. DuBois brings a substantial range of leading edge products including metal cleaners and coating pretreatment, specialty lubricants, metal working fluids and maintenance / general purpose cleaners to combine with Pyosa’s strong national presence and reputation for high quality service and technical support” said Blair Imbody, DuBois VP – International.
Pyosa, SA de CV is a Mexican company with over 70 years of experience in the international fine chemicals market. It meets the needs of a diversified group of clients in industrial markets such as inks, textiles, coatings, plastics, leather, paper, fuels, detergents, car batteries, TV tubes, agrochemicals and other diverse chemicals intermediaries. Pyosa has a broad network of facilities in Mexico with operations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Leon, Puebla and Monterrey.
DuPulse Receives Patent
October 16, 2009 - DuBois is pleased to announce that it has been granted a U.S. patent for our DuPulse™ Technology titled, “Press Stable Method of Cleaning Paper Machine Press Fabrics On-the-Run” (Patent no. 7,597,782).
DuPulse has provided benefits to many paper machines across North America. It has been demonstrated to provide conditions in the press section that are more stable during cleaning than other press felt cleaning method. It has also been able to reduce the heated fresh water use on some machines. In one instance press section water use was reduced by more than 1.5 million gallons per month. Some customers have also documented higher solids leaving the press section, which can provide significant energy savings in the dryer section as well as fewer breaks.
DuPulse technology also offers enhanced worker safety while cleaning machine fabrics, due to its use of low chemical concentrations needed to remove soil contaminants.
Neutra Shield for Paper Mills
October 6, 2009 - DuBois announces the launch of its Neutra Shield™ chemistry. The product is a surface modifier for paper machine forming wires, press felts, rolls, and other surfaces. Unlike traditional barrier coatings, the product is neutrally charged. Problems with cationic products such as build-up on wires, drainage impairment, and variability in performance can be eliminated with this new technology.
DuBois Joins EPA's Climate Leaders
June 25, 2009 - As a part of its continued commitment to environmental improvement and providing sustainable cleaning solutions, DuBois Chemicals announces its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leaders program. By participating in Climate Leaders, DuBois has pledged to reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has passed the requirements of entering the program.
Climate Leaders is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. Through program participation, companies create a credible record of their accomplishments and receive EPA recognition as corporate environmental leaders.
Ultrex Plus PBB for Cooling Tower Water Treatment
May 20, 2009 - DuBois has just introduced Ultrex Plus PBB, an innovative drum-free water treatment program for cooling tower systems.
Ultrex Plus PBB, a concentrated powder, is designed for superior corrosion and scale control and when used in conjunction with a bio-control program provides a clean heat transfer system. The program leads to lower energy, water and maintenance costs along with extended equipment life. The drum-free package is also much easier and less costly to ship, handle and inventory. DuBois offers a calculator to show the total cost of operation savings, and carbon and water footprint reduction at customer facilities.
DuBois To Present at PaperCon ’09
April 9, 2009 - DuBois will be participating at PaperCon ’09, which is the largest paper industry conference scheduled for 2009. The event will be held at the Renaissance Grand & Suites Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. from May 31 - June 3, 2009. DuBois will be presenting a paper titled “Sustainable Cleaning and Deposit Control” authored by John Schwamberger and Gary Baker.
DuBois Acquires Blendco
April 2, 2009 - Blendco Systems, LLC is now a wholly owned subsidiary of DuBois Chemicals. Based in Bristol, Pa., Blendco has manufactured detergents, polishes and protectants for the carwash industry for more than 30 years.
The companies will combine efforts between Blendco’s carwash detergent strategies and DuBois’ “large vehicle” wash business, including trucks, trains and buses. The combined business will operate under the leadership of Laurie Sherman and Brent McCurdy, Blendco’s management team. Blendco will continue to market offerings under its company and product brand names, Sherman said.
“In Blendco, we see many of the same qualities that built DuBois Chemicals into the leading company that it is today,” said Jeff Welsh, DuBois Chemicals CEO. “We are impressed by Blendco’s innovative two component SuperSat and Tunnel Vision detergents and its robust distributor network.”
“We are excited about this new chapter for Blendco,” McCurdy said. “Not only will we instantly increase our stake in transportation cleaning with the addition of the truck wash business, we will be able to leverage DuBois Chemicals’ manufacturing skills, extensive R&D, and deep commitment to technical customer service.”
DuBois Earns Recognition as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” for 3rd Year in a Row
March 9, 2009 - For the third consecutive year, DuBois has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the 2008 John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-Level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. DuBois was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.
DuBois President Jeff Welsh along with DuBois Representatives Al Matthews and Chris Collier accepted the award during formal ceremonies held February 17th in Davenport, Iowa.
Dolphin WaterCare™ Partnership
November 17, 2008 - Dolphin WaterCare, provider of proprietary chemical-free water treatment solutions, and DuBois are proud to announce their unprecedented service partnership. Joining forces, the two industry leaders now offer more choices, streamlined service, and greener solutions than ever before.
Once an unlikely pair, Dolphin WaterCare and DuBois Chemicals are excited to collaborate in their efforts to protect the environment and provide extremely effective water treatment solutions. Today, customers can enjoy easier access to both chemical and non-chemical water treatment options along with the same Dolphin-DuBois team of experts they've grown to know and respect.
DuraTEC is ACT Test Panel Standard for Zirconium
October 3, 2008 -
DuBois, working with ACT
Test Panel Technologies, has produced a new “standard” paint pretreatment/metal surface finishing test panel.
The panels are coated with the new DuBois non-phosphate, low temperature “Zirconization” paint
pretreatment process. The DuraTEC process, which is zirconium based, is a high performing alternative
to traditional iron phosphate conversion coatings that can be applied via traditional spray washer,
immersion or spray wand.
“DuraTEC represents our continuing commitment to offer customers sustainable products that will not
only improve their environmental profile, but will lower their total cost,” said DuBois Surface Finishing
Products Manager, Dave Schimpff. “We are proud to be associated with ACT, a true leader in providing
test panels and services to the manufacturing industry.”
Riverside Acquires DuBois Chemicals
September 30, 2008 - DuBois Chemicals was recently acquired by The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with dual headquarters in Cleveland and New York. DuBois had previously been part of JohnsonDiversey of Racine, Wisconsin, a global leader in the provision of cleaning and hygiene solutions.
Riverside is the largest global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market. The firm specializes in investing in premier companies valued under $150 million.
"This change of ownership will not impact active employees or service to our customers,” stated DuBois Chemicals President, Jeff Welsh. He further added, “Riverside’s acquisition of DuBois bodes well for our business as they are committed to making the types of strategic investments that will help us reach our goal of becoming the preeminent player in the industrial chemical market. I am very excited about our future.”
"Riverside was drawn to DuBois because of the company’s talented management team, strategic growth opportunities and diversification of customers and end markets,” said Tim Gosline, Riverside Partner. "DuBois has a broad line of products and demands strong margins, which translate into tremendous potential in new markets that are natural extensions of the business.”
DuBois Sustainable Cleaning Solutions
August 6, 2008 - DuBois Chemicals announces the introduction of its
Sustainable Cleaning Solutions program designed to reduce their customers total cost of
ownership through products and applications that are lean, green and clean.
DuBois to Present at National Environmental Partnership Summit
May 15, 2008 - DuBois will be participating at the National
Environmental Partnership Summit, held May 19-22, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland at the
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel.
Bruce Dunham, Director of Innovation at DuBois, will be presenting as part of the Next
Generation Conversion Coatings session.
U.S. EPA Releases Case Study on DuBois and Steelcase
May 14, 2008 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently
released a lean manufacturing case study on DuBois Chemicals and Steelcase, a global leader
in the office furniture industry. DuBois developed and implemented process improvements for
the paint pretreatment system at a Steelcase Grand Rapids, Mich. plant that led to significant
reductions in energy, labor, and water usage and environmental impact. As a result of the
successful trial, Steelcase and DuBois have been integrating these process improvements in
facilities across North America.
DuBois Launches New Zirconization Process – DuraTEC 100
March 14, 2008 - DuBois has launched a new process
called Zirconization for paint pretreatment and surface finishing systems. This new process
uses a new product, DuraTEC 100, which is a patent-pending metal pretreatment replacement
for iron phosphate.
DuBois earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier”
February 21, 2008 - The Partner-level status is
Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. This is the second year in a row that DuBois has
received this award from John Deere.
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