Zaltbommel, NL February 7, 2011 John E. Mooney, President of SACHEM met with Zaltbommel Mayor Albert van den Bosch and local leaders Adrie Bragt, Alderman Han van Looijen and Gerard Rinkel on January 18th 2011 to update on SACHEM’s plans for the future and to enhance a mutually beneficial partnership.

Mayor van den Bosch stated that Zaltbommel is proud to have SACHEM as a respected company and employer in the city. He further noted that Zaltbommel supports the success of SACHEM and will support the company so that it can operate in Zaltbommel in line with current requirements. Albert van den Bosch offered a desk clock to John E. Mooney as a symbol for the relationship between Zaltbommel and SACHEM. Both parties agreed that ongoing communication and meetings will ensure mutual success.

“SACHEM is and has been a proud corporate citizen in Zaltbommel for over 40 years, John E. Mooney, President of SACHEM stated. “We take our responsibility in the area very serious and we are committed to open communication with our stakeholders to find best solutions.”

SACHEM and the city of Zaltbommel meet on a regular basis to review developments at and around the SACHEM Europe plant site. SACHEM and Zaltbommel’s mission is to continue to ensure excellent health, safety and environmental standards. SACHEM considers Health, Safety, Environment and Ethics a precondition to doing business and continues to invest in its award-winning HSEE program.

Zaltbommel (population 26.400) is a beautiful, historic city centrally located in the Netherlands between the rivers Maas and Waal. The city offers great access to major transportation routes.

SACHEM, Inc. is a global chemical science company with full commercial operations in the United States, the Netherlands (Zaltbommel), Japan and China. SACHEM delivers highly pure, precise and innovative chemical solutions designed to solve the most demanding and challenging application needs.  For over 60 years SACHEM has provided chemical solutions and services to customers in key markets including electronics, advanced ceramics, biotechnology, starch modification, polymers, catalysts,pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.  Based in Austin, Texas, SACHEM’s expanding worldwide operations include manufacturing and research facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with a global service network and presence spanning over 30 countries.

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