From: January 29, 2021
Belle, W.Va. — Jan. 29, 2021 — Belle Chemical Company has received REACH registrations for its Dimethylformamide (DMF) and Dimethylacetamide (DMAc) products, which allow the company to manufacture and import these products into Europe.
REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. It is a European Union (EU) regulation that requires companies to identify and manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU. In order to receive its REACH registrations, Belle Chemical successfully demonstrated how DMF and DMAc can be safely used and communicated all risk management measures to the European Chemicals Agency.
“As a new West Virginia company, we are proud to announce our expansion into another international market to offer high-quality products to our new European customers,” said Alicha Hunt, Belle Chemical’s operations manager.
In August 2020, Belle received a Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry for becoming the latest West Virginia company to export to Japan.
“Attaining REACH registration in less than a year is yet another significant milestone achieved by our Belle team,” said Greg Zoglio, chief executive officer. “We are proud of our employees for their commitment to bring economic growth to West Virginia.”
Belle Chemical produces methylamines and is the sole North American producer of methylamides. The company’s products are made for industrial and consumer use, and they form the building blocks for things people use every day, such as in water treatment, agriculture, electronics, oil and gas production, and personal care.
Belle Chemical purchases approximately $150 million a year of raw materials, capital equipment and supplies locally. The company’s team includes 60 employees and 25 contractors who live and work in the Upper Kanawha Valley and are dedicated to their communities.
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About Belle Chemical Company
Belle Chemical Company is an affiliate of Cornerstone located in Belle, West Virginia. Belle Chemical is a methylamines and derivatives producer, and its products are used in a wide array of industries. For more information about Belle Chemical, visit www.bellechemco.com.