Zochem News

Zinc Industry Veterans To Form New Venture

11.6.13 -

American Metal Market, November 6, 2013 NEW YORK — A group of zinc industry veterans sees a unique opportunity in the pending shutdown of Horsehead Holding Corp.’s Monaca, Pa., zinc production facility, and intends to capitalize. The recently formed Zinc Oxide LLC will produce zinc oxide at a 40,000-tonne-per-year facility in Dickson, Tenn. “Supplier changes […]

Start-Up Company To Fill Void For Zinc Oxide Grades

10.24.13 -

RUBBER NEWS — October 24, 2013 HOUSTON—The North American region has a new manufacturer of zinc oxide—Zinc Oxide L.L.C., the first company of its kind to start up in more than 20 years. The new company will produce French process zinc oxide grades designed for the rubber, tire, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, oil additives, ceramics, electronics, […]

First New US-Based Zinc Oxide Manufacturer In More Than 20 Years

09.27.13 -

HOUSTON, TEXAS—Zinc Oxide LLC announces its recent formation as a zinc oxide producer with a new facility based in Dickson, Tenn. In detailing the new company, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ed Smith indicated that Zinc Oxide LLC will produce the well-established “French Process” zinc oxide grades designed for rubber, tire, chemical, pharmaceutical, […]