What’s happenning at Kuehne? From safety milestones to personal triumphs – we’ve got a lot to share. David Miyamoto Kuehne Showcase Nov 8, 2021 | 5 Comments Meet David Miyamoto, a cheerful and forward-thinking Senior Chemist. David has been working with Kuehne for 5 years and has played an integral part in expanding Kuehne’s lab in Delaware. He frequently... read more Kuehne Team Shines at Chlorine Institute Meetings Sep 27, 2021 | 2 Comments After two years of virtual meetings, caused by the pandemic, the Chlorine Institute had its Fall Meeting in Nashville TN, from September 20th to the 23rd. Kuehne Company was well represented by our three Plant... read more Kuehne Celebrates Two Years of Excellence in Safety Aug 16, 2021 | 1 Comment Safety is our top Priority Delaware employees of the Plant Safety Committee. From left: David Ramsey - Plant Manager, Joey Wilson – Production Supervisor, Jill Drazek – Sr. HSES Manager, Duane Mitchell – A Operator and Bernis Garcia – Instrument Technician. Missing:... read more Healthy Selfie Challenge Aug 13, 2021 | 1 Comment Last week, Kuehne Company challenged its employees to send in at least 2 healthy selfies to encourage everyone to finish strong in this summer’s company-wide Wellness Wednesday initiative. Mario Cifuentes and his wife, Sharon, enjoying a 10 mile hike at... read more The Dream Team Jul 2, 2021 | 2 Comments In a recent diagnostic training day, the New Jersey fleet maintenance mechanics welcomed the Delaware team to their facility. Steve Gehrlein and others in the transportation department are pleased to see how the mechanics are building relationships while... read more Kuehne Company Launches Wellness Wednesday Summer Initiative Jun 22, 2021 | 1 Comment Kuehne Company is proud to announce a summer wellness initiative in which employees will receive healthy snacks and other wellness items such as sunscreen and reusable bags. In partnership with Cigna®, Kuehne is working to promote healthier lifestyles in a... read more EPA Approves Kuehne Bleach as an Effective Virucide Jun 11, 2021 | 0 Comments Kuehne Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (bleach) is proven effective against viruses such as those identified in the SARS, MERS and COVID strains. Analytical Lab Group concluded that a ten-minute exposure to Kuehne Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (bleach) achieved... read more Kuehne Bleach Passes NSF/ANSI 60 Evaluation Jun 10, 2021 | 0 Comments Kuehne Company recently received testing for Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) from NSF International. All 3 Kuehne locations passed the NSF/ANSI Standard 60 testing for drinking water treatment chemicals. NSF International is an organization... read more Rayan Carter May 11, 2021 | 0 Comments Rayan Carter was recently promoted to Fleet Maintenance & Equipment Supervisor for the Kuehne Company Transportation Department. Ray’s accomplishments as Lead Mechanic in the Delaware Fleet shop made his promotion an easy decision when it was decided to put one... read more Sean McNamara Kuehne Showcase Oct 12, 2021 | 5 Comments Sean McNamara has been working with Kuehne as a C Mechanic at the New Haven plant for a little over a year now. He began his career in the chemical industry when his girlfriend’s step-father encouraged him... read more Francisco Troncoso Kuehne Showcase Sep 13, 2021 | 5 Comments It is an honor to introduce this month’s featured employee, Mr. Francisco Troncoso, who has been driving trucks with Kuehne Company for eight years. Mr. Troncoso began his career as a diesel mechanic with... read more Kristian Kobelski Kuehne Showcase Aug 16, 2021 | 2 Comments Kristian Kobelski is a B operator at Kuehne Company who has been working in the chemical industry for about 25 years. He began working with Kuehne in July of 2015 when the new brine to bleach facility was... read more Jose Gonzalez Jul 20, 2021 | 9 Comments Jose Gonzalez, pictured above on the far left, is an expert Fleet Maintenance Mechanic at Kuehne Company's New Jersey facility. But it turns out that Jose has another skill in his back pocket that he has been sharing with his coworkers - that of a health and... read more Wellness Wednesday Recipe Winners Jun 25, 2021 | 0 Comments As part of Kuehne Company’s Wellness Wednesday Initiative, everyone was challenged to cook a healthy Braised Chicken with Chestnuts recipe and submit pictures of their masterpiece. Congratulations to the Prata, Leyrer, and George families for being the first three to... read more Jessica Bandera Jun 14, 2021 | 3 Comments Say hello to Kuehne Company’s expert planner, organizer, and administrative genius – Jessica Bandera. Don’t let her small stature fool you. This little boss lady helps all the men in Operations stay up to date on upcoming trainings, certification renewals, and... read more Kuehne Company uses Manufacturing Byproduct for Downstream Benefit Jun 11, 2021 | 0 Comments One of the byproducts that is created by Kuehne Company’s bleach manufacturing process is hydrogen gas. In an ongoing effort to reduce waste and increase sustainability, Kuehne Company has engineered a system to capture and reuse the hydrogen gas byproduct as... read more Meet Jamie Marsh May 11, 2021 | 5 Comments Jamie Marsh, Kuehne’s Plant Manager in New Haven, is a pensive and observant man. You would never guess that he recently set a new world record racing his nitromethane-powered Honda. When you get to have a conversation with Jaime, it is immediately clear that... read more KUEHNE COMPANY CARES ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Kuehne Company spends lots of time looking out for the community. Here are letters of appreciation from some of the charities we support. Christ Episcopal Church East Haven Food Pantry Community Food Bank of NJ MANUFACTURING CARES: KUEHNE COMPANY HELPING FEED HUNGRY NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS This local Manufacturer Donates $5,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States, news became grim. Manufacturers in New Jersey were able to remain open, but only through the combined efforts of the entire industry and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). Besides the bit of good news that New Jersey would consider all manufacturing “essential”, there haven’t been many stories highlighting the resilience of the industry and the kindness of the community. Kuehne Company, a manufacturer in New Jersey was able to add some beauty to an ugly situation. They produce industrial chemicals like bleach, caustic soda, and chlorine. This manufacturer gave back in an amazing way. The company raised $5,000 for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey through the ‘Manufacturing Cares’ food drive. Every dollar donated equals three meals. Over 15,000 meals will be able to be distributed through the Community FoodBank of New Jersey because of their efforts. There are thousands of New Jersey residents that go hungry each day. Many of which are children. During times of crisis, it’s easy to forget about this underserved community. When companies like Kuehne and NJMEP combine efforts, incredible contributions are possible. NJMEP spoke with William Paulin, Co-President of Kuehne to see why the company felt so strongly about giving back to their local community. Q: What made your company want to put in so much effort behind this initiative? A: Kuehne has always been in the community servicing industry. Our products ensure that New Jersey, as well as Mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions residents, have clean drinking water. Therefore, when NJMEP let us know that there was a substantial need at the New Jersey Food Bank we felt compelled to provide financial assistance. Q: Do you want to highlight any efforts from individuals on your team? A: Kuehne has always been very proud to be part of the first responders for hazardous spills in Region 1 vis Chlorep Emergencies. Annually our emergency response team sends trainers as well as receives training at the Mississippi Fire Academy. Kuehne is chair of the Chlorine Institutes packaging committee as well as being part of its board of directors. Kuehne wants to thank all of the mission-critical workers for continuing to come to work every day to produce and deliver the products to the region ensuring that there is uninterrupted healthy drinking water. Kuehne is not a stranger to giving back. Paulin stated, “Kuehne has provided financial assistance to the local police and fire department for a rescue boat and to assist with funding a new fire engine. Kuehne has adopted a section of a highway in New Castle Delaware. Last year, for Kuehne’s 100 Year Celebration, we packaged personal care bags for the military. Beyond what Kuehne has done in the past, currently, there appears to be a need for disinfectant cleaners at hospitals. Kuehne was approached by a CCNJ member to provide bleach and they would package it to distribute to hospitals at no cost. Kuehne is reaching out to other partners in CT and DE to see if there is a need as well.” Up to this point, this Manufacturing Hero committed $5,000 to NJMEP Manufacturing Cares Food Drive. They have hopes of making another contribution in May for the same amount. These contributions are invaluable. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey equates every $1 donated to 3 meals for a person in need. Through this donation Kuehne alone was able to contribute 15,000 meals to food insecure New Jerseyeans. Paulin’s passion for helping support his local community was evident. He explained that this is not the first nor the last charitable contribution the company would make. “Kuehne has been a family-owned, New Jersey-based company for 100 years and has always believed in community and family. Knowing that community and family are most important, it is the civic duty of Kuehne to provide assistance to our local communities when there is a need. Kuehne will continue to do its part through this unprecedented need,”. Manufacturing businesses all throughout New Jersey are stepping up in a variety of ways. Some are retooling to manufacture Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the healthcare industry, others are contributing to their local food pantries, and all are working to keep their business open ensuring that the economy continues forward. New Jersey manufacturers, especially those part of the complimentary ‘Made in New Jersey’ program have been highlighted as MFG Heroes since the pandemic began. Kuehne is the embodiment of what makes up a MFG Hero and NJMEP is grateful for the work they continue to do. Over the past year, the Manufacturing Cares Food Drive has raised over $21,000 in support of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. These funds have provided tens of thousands of meals for hungry New Jersey residents, many of whom are children. Anyone can contribute to the Virtual Food Drive. For more information on how to help, visit this link and get started. Kuehne Company 100 year celebration Conclusion The 100 year celebration concluded with the annual holiday party in December. The evening was a stellar event with a full orchestra, prizes, great food and fellowship. The employees received a commemorative back pack. A sincere thank you to all the Kuehne employees whose hard work and dedication made this event possible. Kuehne Company Open House Kuehne’s 100-year celebration continued with two Open House events held in South Kearny, NJ, in September, and Delaware City, DE, in October. The gatherings provided an opportunity for customers, suppliers and government officials to recognize the significant 100-year milestone, with an emphasis placed on the contributions and achievements of our employees. New Jersey and Delaware legislatures provided proclamations and resolutions to Kuehne’s management team. Many thanks to all the volunteers and members of the 100 Year Committee who made the events a success. 1of9 Kuehne Company’s Annual Picnic The Kuehne Company’s annual picnic was held on August 17, 2019, at Lums Pond State Park in Delaware. Kuehne employees, friends and family continued the celebration of our 100-year anniversary by enjoying great food, comradery and fun – a large moon bounce and slide for the children was a popular attraction! Tee shirts were given to all, and this year’s shirt might just be a collector’s item as it has the Kuehne 100 year logo. A big Thank You to all the folks who worked so hard to make this event a success! KUEHNE COMPANY ADOPTS A HIGHWAY On Saturday July 27th , Kuehne Company employees and family members participated in the first adopt a highway clean-up. The company adopted a 3.3 mile stretch of road in New Castle County DE along Route 9 from Hamburg Road to Grantham Lane. The group spent nearly three hours cleaning the northbound side of the road and collected over 30 bags. The cleanup convoy was led by our new service truck “Big Red” which is equipped with flashing lights to notify oncoming traffic and keep everyone as safe as possible. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped. Kuehne Company is Featured Superstar in Business by Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Each year, the Superstars in Business program recognizes truly exceptional businesses in the state of Delaware and Kuehne Company is honored to be among the 4 businesses who received this distinguished award in 2018. The company was chosen “thanks to its legacy of innovation, customer service and commitment to community,” as well as “leading the way in chemical manufacturing.” Read our feature story in Delaware Business magazine to find out more. The folks at Kuehne celebrated Halloween with a luncheon and costume contest. The costumes were all outstanding, which challenged the judges to pick winners. Pictured left to right: Julia Rodriguez – 1st place, Viviana Mendez – 2nd place and Kelly Ward – 3rd place. They were awarded prizes. It was a fun filled event! Bring Your Kids to Work Day 2019 2018 Holiday Party New Corporate Office 3rd Annual Safety Committee Event 2018 Kuehne Picnic Coyne Chemical Celebration Thailand Seminar Paul Mandeville Retirement 2018 Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership 2017 Holiday Party Kearny Fire Department donation – 2018 2017 Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon 2nd Annual Safety Committee Event Halloween-2017 Coming Soon…TRANSCAER Training Tour: 2017 North East Tour Take Your Kid To Work Day – 2017