Zochem News

Always ready to help with a good cause, Zochem was a sponsor of a golf tournament to support “Teeing off for a Miracle,” a fundraiser for the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF) in the Greater Toronto Area.  Zochem attendees were (pictured) Plant Manager Shahram Mehdian and Maintenance Supervisor Juvenal Wachira. Proceeds from the golf tournament […]

Zochem team members are always ready to dive in to help a good cause. In advance of a music festival held at the Promise Land Historic Site (Charlotte, TN) Zochem employees painted outdoor facilities and did other general maintenance. Zochem was  the title sponsor of their annual Music and Arts festival. Sy Smith headlined the 2022 […]

Cedars-Sinai Research Shows Targeting a Newly Identified Molecular Pathway With a Common Mineral Could Help Reverse Lung Damage in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients Investigators from the Women’s Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that zinc, a common mineral, may reverse lung damage and improve survival for patients with a deadly age-related condition known as idiopathic pulmonary […]

Most adults take for granted the products they use every day. Whether it grows on a farm, is created in a factory, or exists in the natural world, availability and accessibility surpass explanation and need to know. Inquisitive children, however, want to understand more. Learn alongside your child as the relatable character Zochy takes you […]

Did you know that Zochem’s Dream Team is comprised of a knowledgeable and welcoming group of just under 100 staff, representing 19 different countries of origin? This beautiful array of cultural backgrounds and understanding creates a warm and rewarding place to work with a tremendous knowledge base from a global perspective. The Zochem Dream Team has […]

Mohit Sharma, Zochem president, was interviewed by Rubber News to outline the company’s plans for expansion using sustainable technology. With the Tennessee capacity expansion, Zochem will look to add different, more sustainable grades of zinc oxide and zinc sulfate to its portfolio, particularly in the agriculture space, where different forms of both compounds are used […]

Zochem, an industry leader in the production of French process zinc oxide (ZnO), has announced that they will be expanding production capacity at their Dickson, TN facility. The company will be using its expertise to design and install a new state-of-the-art, low carbon, high-output muffle furnace. Some of the increased capacity will be devoted to […]

Together we are stronger, smarter, more resilient, and simply better.  If nothing else, the last 20+ months have taught us this.  Our continued focus on the customer, both internal and external, has allowed Zochem to remain the industry leader in zinc oxide while utilizing our agile structure to manage the ever-changing variables in our day-to-day […]

The Kringle’s Kids Toy Drive was a great success. In conjunction with the Dickson City Police Dept, WDKN, and 101.5, we were able to raise north of $21,000 in toys and contributions for the Dickson County Help Center. It takes a team effort, and we got just that from all the partners involved. Thank you to […]

Dickson, TN, December 13, 2021—Zochem has named R.E. Carroll Inc. as its Distributor of the Year for 2021. R.E. Carroll has been a Zochem distribution partner since 2004 and has earned this award in recognition for their responsiveness and their exemplary work with Zochem customers. Ed Smith, Zochem Vice President of Sales & Marketing, announced […]

Zochem is well known as the zinc oxide industry leader for technological advancements in our production processes. This is especially true of our efforts to obtain exemplary safety milestones, along with complimentary quality feedback from the voice of our customer. We’ve invested more than $60 million in the last decade on new building and equipment. […]

Zochem North Plant Manager Shahram Mehdian just announced that the plant has passed 10 years without a lost-time injury. And the newer Zochem South plant is well over the seven-year mark. Safety is an integral part of the culture at Zochem. Our team has done a great job of keeping everyone safe and has a […]