Conference Wrap-Up: ILMA Engage 2022

The 2022 conference season is in full-swing and ChemCeed has been making the rounds. Last month, National Sales Representative Tom Allred attended ILMA Engage in Ft. Lauderdale. From April 7-9, Tom had back-to-back meetings with customers, prospects and vendors, meeting with people at all levels and areas within the lubrication industry. He made a number... Read more »

Conference Wrap-Up: American Coatings Show 2022

As we are finally able to get back to in-person events, 2022 has been a busy year for conferences and trade shows. The American Coatings Show was held in Indianapolis from April 5-7th, after a long hiatus due to COVID-19. ChemCeed exhibited at this year’s event, which was well-attended. Our Vice President, Rolly Enderes, and... Read more »

ChemCeed Welcomes Spring-Summer Intern

ChemCeed is pleased to announce the hire of our spring/summer intern, Grace Henneman! Grace was raised in Waupaca, Wisconsin and graduated from Waupaca High School. Currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, she studies Chemistry with Business Emphasis and will graduate in May of 2023. In her free time, Grace enjoys fishing, kayaking,... Read more »

Preparing for Tornado Season

Tornados can happen any time of year but the peak season in the U.S. is generally April-June.  Popular Science reports that meteorologists are expecting another big season for tornados, with predictions ranging between 1,350-1,475, which is more than the average of 1,253 per season (1).  Due in part to drought, jet stream changes, and temperature... Read more »

Product Feature: Fumed Silica

Fumed silica is one of the many modern super-substances. It’s a versatile chemical designed in the twentieth century and developed for applications across many industries.  In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this dynamic, useful chemical: when it was first used, how it’s manufactured, and what makes it unique. At the end of... Read more »

Superfund Tax Impact

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Ace (“Infrastructure Bill”) the was signed into law in November of 2021 is currently set to take effect July 1, 2022. This excise tax on 42 manufactured products and other products derived from these products used to fund the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund used by the US EPA is... Read more »

The Chemistry of Dyeing Easter Eggs

Easter is a favorite time of year for the chemistry buffs at ChemCeed.  What may seem like just a fun family activity is actually a very cool chemical reaction! The shell of an egg is made up of Calcium Carbonate & Protein (CaCO₃ + N₂H₂).  Our other components in this (unintentional) science experiment are: Water... Read more »

ChemCeed to Attend American Coatings Show 2022

ChemCeed is pleased to announce that we will be attending the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Indiana!  The event will be held from April 5-7, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center.  We will be at booth #3082 and available for meetings. To schedule a meeting, reach out to your ChemCeed sales representative by emailing inquiry@chemceed.com. ... Read more »

ChemCeed to Attend ILMA Engage 2022

ChemCeed is pleased to announce that we will be attending ILMA Engage in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from April 7-9, 2022.  ILMA, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturing Association, hosts this event annually to discuss industry trends, sustainability and other important topics related the the lubrication industry.  Engage also features several opportunities for networking. Tom Allred, National Sales... Read more »

Adapting to Persistent Supply Chain Issues

For the last two years, supply chain issues have dominated the news. These issues started in 2020, persisted through 2021, and seem to have no end in sight. It feels like every time we make progress and improvements, another link in the chain is broken or strained. The cliché “one step forward and two steps... Read more »