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New Video Highlights A Year of Celebration and Achievement at Zochem LLC
Zochem LLC has released an engaging video that highlights the remarkable achievements of 2024. This year was particularly special as it marked two significant milestones: the 50th anniversary of Zochem and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the company’s plant and headquarters in Dickson, Tennessee. These celebrations provided an
Make a difference this season for children in need!
As the holiday season sneaks up on us, we're already gearing up to make 2024 an unforgettable year for Kringle’s Kids! This heartwarming initiative, which began in 2021, is a beautiful collaboration between Zochem, the dedicated Dickson County Police Department, and the vibrant team at WDKN radio. Our mission? To
Zochem Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence and Community Impact.
Zochem, a leading name in the zinc oxide industry, has celebrated its 50th anniversary Canadian Experience Gala at the Dreams Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario. The milestone event was attended by esteemed local customers, officials, members of the Brampton Board of Trade, Zochem team members, and special guests, all of whom have played
Zochem Garners Support from State Representative Mary Littleton
Zochem Garners Support from State Representative Mary Littleton Zochem announced their support from District 78 State Representative Mary Littleton (R-Dickson). Zochem’s Tennessee office is located in the heart of Representative Littleton’s district in Dickson, Tennessee. As one of the largest producers of French process zinc oxide in North America, Zochem’s
Zochem Announces Support From TDOT In Their Effort To Strengthen Road Safety and Support Tennessee Manufacturing
Zochem today announced their support from the Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Butch Eley. As one of the largest producers of French process zinc oxide in North America, Zochem’s zinc oxide is a critical component in a multitude of critical applications from tires and rubber to pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, alternative batteries,
French Process ZnO vs. American Process ZnO
A recent study by Smithers Laboratories concluded that French Process (FP) zinc oxide outperforms both American Process (AP) zinc oxide as well as commercial blends on a variety of key metrics. Overview of Key Findings • AP performed 10% worse than FP on the Goodrich Flexometer Blowout times. • Cure time with
Zinc Found to Play an Important Role in Lung Fibrosis
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
A deep dive into Zochem’s USP/FDA-approved products.
As an extension of Zochem’s industry-leading health, safety, and wellness culture, Zochem offers four different USP or FDA-approved zinc oxide products for every need. If you use zinc oxide in any manufacturing process, you may wonder about what makes these products different from other Zochem zinc oxide products. USP (United
Zochem Continually Improves 325 Mesh Retains in Zinc Oxide
An important specification parameter in the determination of zinc oxide (ZnO) quality is the 325 mesh or 44 micron (µm) sieve test. Testing for oversized zinc oxide particles is accomplished by passing the powder through a screen that has openings precisely calibrated in microns. Figure 1 below shows a 325