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Rising Pigment Costs From China
In February, Steve Grudzinski, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, had the opportunity to attend a conference on “Iron Oxides for Colorant and Chemical Applications”. This annual event is sponsored by Intertech Pira Corporation, and brings together producers and consumers to explore the latest processing innovations, applications and the global market outlook of the synthetic iron oxide industry. Synthetic iron oxide pigment is a main raw material in the production of colorants for the color enriched mulch industry. Of most interest were presentations by the China National Iron Oxide Industrial Association and several major Chinese pigment manufacturers.
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Colorant Environmental and Safety Data
We at Amerimulch are committed to your safety and the safety of our environment. When your pets or children run in, through, over and on mulch that has been colored with Heartland Enriched Colorants by Amerimulch, should this give you any pangs of concern? No! Mulch made with Heartland Enriched Colorants by Amerimulch is just as safe, if not safer, than conventional wood mulches. Here are the areas of safety concern that we at Amerimulch have addressed, consistent with industry leadership:
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Researching the Optimal Fiber Size
There's a lot of room for proper fiber sizing in the mulch industry. At Amerimulch’s Customer Tribute and Technical Conference, we released internal research found from over 100 samples collected from around the country. The research team’s goal was to find the optimal size mulch for the Industry. Size that would meet the demands of the market yet help producers becomes more profitable. After extensive research the Amerimulch team found that the optimal size for mulch is from 5/16” to 1”. For our research, mulch fines were defined as 5/16” and under and any fiber 1” and larger were considered overs.
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Heartland Enriched Colorant Bulk Tanks
Amerimulch, The leader and innovator in the Colored Mulch industry, has brought another value added service to the colored mulch market, Heartland Enriched Colorant Bulk Tanks. Amerimulch continues to bring new and creative ideas to the market helping their customers save money, time, be more efficient and more profitable.
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Amerimulch Inks Australian Licensing Agreement with PRM Industries Pty Ltd
Amerimulch, a division of ChromaScape Inc., has entered into a licensing agreement with PRM Industries Pty Ltd of Victoria Australia. Under the terms of the agreement PRM will manufacture mulch colorants utilizing Amerimulch color technology and the Heartland™ Enriched Colorants brand. The agreement provides stringent quality requirements for raw materials, process control and other quality parameters that will protect the integrity of the Heartland™ Enriched Colorants brand of mulch colorants.
“Australia is a growing market for colored mulch,” said Robert Youl, Lead Director of PRM. “We are pleased that we have this opportunity to partner-up with such a fine company and industry leader as Amerimulch.”
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Introducing JoAnne Bednar and Jennifer McCann
Amerimulch is happy to welcome two new members to its team.
Joanne Bednar has joined the company in the role of Lab and Quality Manager. Her responsibilities will include the management and continuous improvement of the quality system and quality control process. She will also be responsible for the oversight and management of all product development projects.
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ChromaScape Inc. Names a New President & Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Majewski has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of ChromaScape Inc., the parent company of Amerimulch. Majewski succeeds George Chase, who will remain as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of ChromaScape.
Majewski has been Vice President of Operations for ChromaScape Inc. for the past three years, and previously worked as Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Regional Director and Sales Manager for several specialty chemical companies, including Teknor Color, PolyOne, M.A. Hanna Company, and Allied Color Industries. He has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and he brings strong organizational development skills and an intense commitment to quality in all aspects of operations to his new role.
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Spring Wash
Spring is a time of year when everything seems to come back to life, including the mulch business. Unfortunately also accompanying spring is seasonably wet weather. One of the major challenges when it comes to producing, supplying and inventorying color enhanced mulch products. Provided below is a brief overview of how the coloring process works, ways to limit product “washing” and options on replenishing “washed” product.
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