12.04.21
Cornerstone representatives attended the Waggaman Community Foundation's Annual Christmas Party. Cornerstone is dedicated to remaining an active member of our local community. Jason Slinkard spoke with residents during the party to introduce himself and wish them a happy holiday season.
11.22.21
Waggaman, Louisiana, November 22, 2021 - Cornerstone Chemical Company today announced a price increase for Melamine. Effective January 1, 2022, or as contracts allow, Melamine prices will increase by $0.30/lb. ($661.39/MT). Dependent upon market circumstances, this increase may be increased at a later date based upon movements in key raw materials or market conditions.
11.22.21
Cornerstone sponsored a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the teachers and staff at Cherbonnier/Rillieux Elementary School - Cornerstone's adopted school - located in Waggaman. We are thankful for their commitment to educating our future workforce.
11.19.21
Cornerstone volunteered at the National WWII Museum to prepare STEM activity kits for one of the museum's virtual innovation studio workshops. The activities prepared included making a candy cane with binary letters, creating a light-up circuit greeting card, and making a snowball catapult.
11.17.21
Cornerstone representatives attended the 2021 State of Jefferson Business Luncheon hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce to network with local leaders and learn about current activities and developments in Jefferson Parish. Cornerstone served as a Gold Sponsor of the event.
11.05.21
Cornerstone was selected as a winner of the Louisiana Chemical Association's SAFE 2021 Most Improved Performance award. At Cornerstone, safety is our way of life. Our employees are empowered to promote safety awareness and continuously improve performance.
10.31.21
Cornerstone participated in the First Baptist Church of Waggaman's Trunk or Treat event to hand out Cornerstone goodie bags filled with sweet treats.
10.28.21
Cornerstone partnered with the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club to sponsor a Halloween party for Kindergarten students of Lafitte Elementary School who are currently displaced due to Hurricane Ida. Students enjoyed pizza, drinks, candy and fun prizes!
10.27.21
Cornerstone's own, JoLena Broussard - Sr. Corporate Affairs & Communication Advisor, served as a panelist for the Prosper Jefferson Leadership in Crisis Panel Discussion hosted by JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Panelists shared their experiences navigating through a variety of crisis.
10.20.21
Cornerstone's own, Katy Jackson - PCC/RCC Engineer, spoke about maximizing EHS MIS data during the virtual NAEM EHS & Sustainability Management Forum. Katy spoke about how Cornerstone implements EMIS and puts digital tools to work by using new modules and data visualizations to manage risk.