Yokogawa Corporation of America has been approved as an affiliate member by the Board of Directors for the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The ACC is America's oldest trade association of its kind, representing companies engaged in the business of chemistry.
"ACC had a strong year of growth in 2015 and continues to add to that with the addition of these new members," said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. "As our membership expands, ACC continues to strengthen its position as the leading voice of the chemical industry throughout the value chain."
ACC affiliate members consist of the chemical industry's value chain partners and are not chemical manufacturers. Affiliate membership requires participation in an approved environment, health, safety, and security performance program. Yokogawa has OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
"We are excited to strenghten our relationship with the ACC as an affiliate member," said Daniel Duncan, President and CEO of Yokogawa Corporation of America. "We look forward to exchanging ideas, strengthening ties with chemical manufacturers, and delivering increased value in operational excellence, capital expenditure efficiency, and lifecycle sustainability as a leading automation supplier."
Yokogawa is the number one leading global supplier of distributed controls systems and process safety systems to chemical manufacturers. As an ACC affiliate member, Yokogawa will gain access to market intelligence, networking opportunities, a forum for education, and a venue to work collaboratively with ACC on mutual advocacy issues. The council's mission is to deliver business value through exceptional advocacy, and to foster a regulatory and marketplace environment that allows members to innovate, expand, and efficiently create products that respond to consumer demand. The ACC aims to promote and protect the business of chemistry's leadership in driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety in performance, processes and products.
About American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to deliver business value through exceptional advocacy using best-in-class member performance, political engagement, communications and scientific research. We are committed to sustainable development by fostering progress in our economy, environment and society.
ACC is America's oldest trade association of its kind, representing companies engaged in the business of chemistry – an innovative, $801 billion enterprise that is helping solve the biggest challenges facing our nation and the world.
The business of chemistry:
- Drives innovations that enable a more sustainable future
- Creates over 800,000 manufacturing and high-tech jobs – plus nearly six million related jobs – that support families and communities
- Enhances safety through the products of chemistry and investment in research
The products of chemistry will make it possible to satisfy a growing world population by providing a healthy and plentiful food supply, clean air and water, safe living conditions, efficient and affordable energy sources and lifesaving medical treatments in communities around the globe.
To enable these ongoing activities, ACC supports public policies that will drive creation of groundbreaking products that improve lives and our environment, enhance the economic vitality of communities and protect public health.
About Yokogawa Corporation of America
Yokogawa Corporation of America is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions. Combining superior technology with engineering, system integration, project management, and maintenance services, Yokogawa delivers field-proven operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. Yokogawa Corporation of America is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, and is the North American Division of Yokogawa Electric Corporation's global network of 25 manufacturing facilities and 4 regional project engineering centers.
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa's global network of 88 companies spans over a total of 56 countries. Founded in 1915, the US$3.5 billion company engages in cutting-edge research and innovation. Yokogawa is active in the industrial automation and control (IA), test and measurement, aviation, and other business segments. The IA segment plays a vital role in a wide range of industries including oil, chemicals, natural gas, power, iron and steel, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, and food. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit our website www.yokogawa.com.