Burlington Chemical dedicates synthesis plant.BURLINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1997--On Tuesday November 11, 1997, Burlington Chemical Company celebrated the latest step in its sustainable expansion program by dedicating the L. Bascom Moore Moore, city (1990 pop. 40,761), Cleveland co., central Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City; inc. 1887. Its manufactures include lightning- and surge-protection equipment, packaging for foods, and auto parts. Synthesis Plant. Employees, local business leaders, and municipal officials were on hand for the dedication. Mr. Moore has been CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Burlington Chemical since the early 1960s and has provided the leadership that has spurred the growth of the company. In remarks made by Mr. Mike Scott, President of Burlington Chemical,"These facilities are only another step in the vision held by the management team of not only expanding its capabilities, but of expanding its markets as well." Mr. Scott further praised the employees of the company for their efforts in making this expansion possible. In his remarks, Mr. Moore expressed his thanks to all those responsible for bringing about what he termed "a 40 year dream turned into reality." The new synthesis facility consists of 2-controlled atmosphere, automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. reactors that will allow Burlington Chemical to become a more fully integrated manufacturer of specialty chemicals A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. . Plans to install a third larger reactor Reactor (electricity) A device for introducing an inductive reactance into a circuit. Inductive reactance x is a function of the product of frequency f and inductance L; thus, x = 2πfL. and additional storage facilities are already underway. Burlington Chemical Co. Inc. is a privately held, specialty chemical manufacturer serving the world's textile and performance chemicals markets. CONTACT: Burlington Chemical Co. Inc. Phil Bowers Bowers is a surname, and may refer to
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