Merichem Announces Companywide Transformation Focused On Global Technologies, Customers, Innovation
Organization simplified to three business units—Merichem Process Technologies, Merichem Gas Technologies and Merichem Caustic Services; Currie leads as chairman and CEO, Hickey named president
HOUSTON, July 1, 2010—Merichem Company, a global leader in hydrocarbon treating technology and byproduct management services, today formally re-launched the 65-year-old company as a technology solutions partner, committed to better serving customers with new and innovative technologies globally.
The company’s product divisions have been reorganized into three business units—Merichem Process Technologies, Merichem Gas Technologies and Merichem Caustic Services. Merichem will continue to provide FIBER FILM®, LO CAT® and several other leading proprietary technologies, while focusing on developing the next generation of diversified products and services for a wide range of operations, including the refining and petrochemicals industry. Merichem currently has more than 1,000 licensed process units worldwide.
“Over the past five years, Merichem has broadened its solid reputation as a premier provider of hydrocarbon treatment and byproduct management and has become an innovation-driven organization providing environmentally focused technology solutions to serve the evolving needs of industries across the globe,” said Kenneth F. Currie, who leads the privately held company as Chairman and CEO. “Our announcement today is both the confirmation of our transformation and the next step in positioning Merichem as a valuable partner with expanding capabilities and expertise for a growing pool of customers.”
In addition to sulfur removal technologies, Merichem is the industry leader in managing the beneficial reuse of refining caustic streams. Merichem chemical offerings include oxidation catalysts, naphthenic acid and derivatives, and soda chemicals.
“Our new, streamlined organization structure allows Merichem to manage more effectively with highly improved interconnections among our many operations, along with greater overall efficiency,” said Patrick J. Hickey, who has been promoted from Executive Vice President to Merichem Company President. “Customers will benefit with one-stop shopping through centralized processes, and our businesses will benefit through greater information sharing as our technologies evolve.”
Merichem Process Technologies, led by Vice President Tom Varadi, has been providing key proprietary refinery treating technologies, many based on the FIBER FILM® technology, for more than 35 years.
Merichem Gas Technologies, led by Vice President Gary J. Nagl, provides proprietary solutions for the removal of H2S and other impurities from a wide range of gas applications.
Merichem Caustic Services, led by Vice President Gordon C. Kato, provides the beneficial-reuse option for refinery caustics, including the production of naphthenic acids. Merichem Company has been involved with refinery caustics for several decades.
More information is available on Merichem’s new updated website, www.merichem.com.
Merichem Company provides a diversified portfolio of technologies, products and services to a broad range of operations, including the refining and petrochemicals industry. With more than 1,000 licensed process units worldwide, Merichem is a leader in licensing patented process technologies and proprietary equipment to provide hydrocarbon treating solutions and by-product management services that remove sulfur and other impurities from hydrocarbon liquids and gases in the upstream and downstream energy sectors. Merichem began as a domestic operator in the United States and today offer products and services to customers globally. The company is headquartered in Houston, with offices in Chicago, Alabama, Tokyo and Shanghai.
For more information: phone 713-428-5000, or visit www.merichem.com.
