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5 8 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m BYK USA INC. BYK USA Inc. produces specialty chemical additives for the coatings, printing inks and plastics industries, as well as industrial applications, construction, and oil and gas exploration technology. www.BYK.com Address: 524 South Cherry St., Wallingford, CT 06492 Additional locations: Chester, NY; Gonzales, TX; Louisville, KY; and Earth City, MO Full-time employees: 490 Year founded: 1964 President: Alison Avery C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Additives are chemical substances that improve product properties and optimize manufacturing. These range from adhesion promoters to defoamers to wetting and dispersing additives and various processing additives. The coatings, printing inks and plastics industries are some of the main areas of application. BYK additives also improve product properties and production processes in the oil and gas industry, paper-surface finishing, the production of adhesives and sealants, as well as in the construction chemical industry. Career opportunities at BYK include chemical operators, quality technicians, maintenance mechanics and technicians, warehouse operators, process engineers, chemists and laboratory technicians. Recent job openings include training coordinator, lab technician, production operator, maintenance electrician, warehouse assistant and regulatory-affairs specialist. BYK offers medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance, as well as matching 401(k), HSA and FSA savings, vacation, personal time, 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, educational assistance, wellness programs and an employee-assistance program. BYK supports causes that enrich the social structures of its employees, customers and community base, using both monetary and employee volunteer efforts. The Charity Committee organizes several food drives per year, as well as clothing and toy drives during the holidays and supports various fundraisers throughout the year. BYK is an environmentally conscious company and realizes the value of reducing emissions, proper waste disposal and utilizing sustainable practices. Examples of this include finding alternate uses for all waste and using energy-efficient lighting and equipment throughout its facilities. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T Elise consults with a chemical operator on the plant floor. E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S M A N U FA C T U R E R P R O F I L E S