Zochem News

We were delighted to welcome Jennie Wagner and the Dickson Chamber of Commerce, along with a group of Dickson County alumni, for a special tour of Zochem’s facility. A total of 21 guests enjoyed the tour, during which Jimmy Kight, our plant manager, shared valuable insights about our operations and ongoing efforts to reduce our […]

Meet Edward Li, a dedicated technician in Zochem’s Maintenance Department who has been part of the company for over 15 years. Known for his professionalism, work ethic, and attention to detail, Ed has garnered praise from departments at all levels of the organization. In addition to his work at Zochem, Edward dedicates his spare time […]

Zochem is excited to announce the promotion of Seth Johnson to the position of Global Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Johnson will lead the company’s sales and marketing efforts worldwide. “Seth’s leadership and deep knowledge of our industry have been invaluable to Zochem,” said Mohit Sharma, President & CEO of Zochem. […]

For the third time in four years, Zochem has been named one of the Rubber News’ Best Places to Work.  How did the company achieve this high honor again? According to Zochem president & CEO, Mo Sharma, “Innovation and collaboration. That was the mantra of Zochem in 2022. We asked ourselves, how can our entire […]

Exciting new position announced for the rapidly growing energy storage industry. North America’s leading manufacturer of zinc oxide is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to spearhead work on new technical applications of zinc oxide. The hire for this exciting new position will interface with potential clients, R&D partners, educational institutions, and trade associations. Zinc is getting […]

The end-of-year holiday season always takes on a special meaning for Zochem. It’s a time to focus on supporting the needs of families and children in their communities. Part of Zochem’s efforts this year was participation in the 14th annual “Miracle on Main Street” program in Brampton, Ontario. Organized by the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation […]

When you enjoy what you are doing, as much as Ed Smith has, it’s tough to make a last curtain call. After a long illustrious career, Ed has decided to enter his next phase of life by announcing that he will retire as Zochem vice president, effective December 31, 2022. Ed has worked for over […]

Zochem’s “Dream Team” name isn’t just a tag, it’s part of our way to recognize and support the excellence of our employees. One of the ways we do that is host events for employees and their families. On Oct. 29, Zochem hosted one such event, an employee picnic in recognition of 8 years without a […]

Zochem president, Mohit Sharma, is looking forward to presenting at the 1st ever International Zinc Association (IZA) Recycling Conference, along with the Annual Roundtable in Nashville, TN on Nov 15-18, 2022. Mo said, “It’s an honor and pleasure to be speaking on recycling within the Zinc Oxide industry. Recycling is an integral part of sustainability […]

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Zochem sales team, Rachael Carter. She will be responsible for the southeast US territory, which includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. So if you’re in one of those states, you’ll probably be in touch with Rachael […]

Bob Keys joined the Zochem Dream Team in February of 2022 after working for Purity Zinc and U.S. Zinc for the past 8 years.  Along with his process engineering duties, he is also responsible for Zochem South’s Health, Safety, & Environmental compliance efforts. (Previously managed by John Stourac, who recently retired.) That includes maintaining the […]

For a fifth consecutive year, Zochem ULC (North) has earned an important safety award from the  Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM). The AEOM Gold Achievement Safety Award for 2022 was in recognition, not only of the facility’s flawless safety record but in its highly dedicated safety program. Every team member in the facility actively […]