The long-term future for Methanex in Medicine Hat looks bright
“Methanol is found in numerous household products including the paint on walls, plywood subfl oors, the polyester and nylon in carpets and furniture, DVDs and CDs, and silicone sealants,” says Cliff Janzer, Plant Manager at Methanex Medicine Hat. “The fastest growing markets for methanol are in the energy sector.”
A $30 million distillation expansion project is underway at the Medicine Hat plant that will increase its methanol production from 470,000 tonnes to 580,000 tonnes by mid-2013.
Methanex is a company with a global perspective and a local focus. Its Canadian headquarters is in Vancouver, B.C. with methanol production facilities in Chile, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Egypt and Medicine Hat. It is the world’s largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia Pacifi c, Europe, and Latin America.
“We continue to invest in key value- adding initiatives to potentially increase production at our Medicine Hat plant,” says Kevin Henderson, Vice President, Global Manufacturing.
Methanex currently employs
approximately 110 people in Medicine Hat and has about 50 contractors on site during the distillation expansion project.
As a Responsible Care® company, Methanex is committed to environmental
Being a good corporate citizen for Methanex means making meaningful social investments that positively impact the communities where it does business.
“We also encourage fundraising and and product stewardship.
“We do more than simply comply with regulations – we follow best environmental practices in all aspects of methanol production,” adds Janzer. “And we promote this ethic with our employees and other stakeholders.”
Another part of its Responsible Care® ethic is a commitment to building open, honest and proactive relationships within its communities.
“We have a Community Advisory Panel made up of seven area residents who come together for an open discussion about issues affecting both the company and the local communities,” says Janzer. “We also regularly keep our neighbours and other key stakeholders aware of operational changes.”
volunteerism with our employees,” says Janzer. “If employees take it upon themselves to raise money for a charitable endeavour that is within our funding guidelines, Methanex Medicine Hat will match it. We want employees to be actively involved in helping to better their communities.”
Methanex believes that a highly engaged and skilled workforce drives continuous improvement and advances its competitive advantage. It’s a workplace that values innovative thinking and leading practices. It supports the development of employees’ talents and encourages them to focus on a particular area of expertise.
“And we try to fi nd a balance between work and life,” adds Janzer. “We have a very active employee social club and annually host a number of events for employees and their families like ski days, bowling, camping, and barbecues. We recognize the importance of healthy employees and families and we believe in supporting their key role in our long- term success.”
Methanex Medicine Hat Integrity, trust, respect, professionalism guide everything we do.
Methanex is committed to doing the right thing. We dedicate ourselves, our technology and our business practices to sustainability - the betterment of society, the environment and the economy.
Every day – the world over – Methanex plays a vital role in people’s lives. Methanol is an essential ingredient in countless industrial and consumer products and, increasingly, in the energy sector. Headquartered in Vancouver, Methanex has a global network of operating facilities that enables us to meet the increasing global demand for methanol. Our Medicine Hat facility, which employs approximately 110 people, has the capacity
to produce 580,000 tonnes of methanol per year.
We strive to be a respected and valued corporate citizen.
We make investments of money and time to support the communities where we live and work. Our employee- led Social Responsibility Committee helps identify and determine social investment opportunities in our local communities.
We look out for one another. We’re committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. We’re dedicated to fostering a corporate
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culture that attracts and retains talented employees by focusing on continuous improvement, teamwork, ongoing learning and recognizing success.
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www.methanex.com for more information.
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