ROCK HILL, SC / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2017 / GlyEco, Inc. ("GlyEco" or the "Company") (OTC PINK: GLYE), a leading specialty chemical company, today provided an update on the Company's operations following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
"Our top priority is the safety of our people. We have made contact with all of our employees and have confirmed that they and their families are safe," said Ian Rhodes, GlyEco's President, and Chief Executive Officer. "During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma."
Rhodes commented, "In our consumer segment, our Florida and South Carolina production and distribution facilities and related satellite locations were shut down in advance of Irma. Our facilities sustained minimal damage and are back up and running."
Rhodes continued, "As has been reported, Harvey negatively impacted more than 50% of the ethylene capacity in the United States and some ethylene glycol manufacturers have placed supply restrictions on their customers. In our industry segment, our West Virginia ethylene glycol distillation facility was not impacted by Harvey."
About GlyEco, Inc.
GlyEco is a leading specialty chemical company, leveraging technology and innovation to focus on vertically integrated, eco-friendly manufacturing, customer service and distribution solutions. Our eight facilities, including the recently acquired 14-20 million gallons per year, ASTM E1177 EG-1, glycol re-distillation plant in West Virginia, deliver superior quality glycol products that meet or exceed ASTM quality standards, including a wide spectrum of ready to use antifreezes and additive packages for antifreeze/coolant, gas patch coolants and heat transfer fluid industries, throughout North America. Our team's extensive experience in the chemical field, including direct experience with the reclamation of all types of glycols, gives us the ability to process a wide range of feedstock streams, formulate and produce unique products and has earned us an outstanding reputation in our markets.
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