Entries by Rick Potratz

Celebrating Women Shaping History at Ergon

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting a few of many remarkable women in the Ergon family. Their dedication, passion and contributions serve as a testament to the invaluable role of women in leadership positions within our company. __________ Jana Branham As the Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Ergon […]

Ergon Companies Participate in We Work the Waterways Event for Students

On February 15, 2024, representatives from Ergon companies, Magnolia Marine Transport (MMT) Company and Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS), participated in the We Work the Waterways event in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This event is hosted annually by the Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. Association, with Ergon companies serving as sponsors and event participants for […]

Ergon Companies Recognized by EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence

Through Ergon’s commitment to Doing Right, we strive to make a positive impact by actively reducing emissions, environmental impacts and energy usage. As a result of our efforts, two of Ergon’s Energy & Specialty Solutions companies, Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI) and Resinall Corp (Resinall), have earned recognition for their sustainability initiatives in 2023 by EcoVadis. […]

Paragon Technical Services Recognized for Best Lab, Instrument and Operator

Part of Ergon’s commitment to Doing Right is ensuring quality products and materials from our state-of-the-art laboratory, Paragon Technical Services (Paragon). Recently, Paragon received designations for Best Lab, Best Operator and Best Instrument as part of an International Quality Control Program (QCP). Learn why this matters below. _________ Paragon Technical Services is Ergon’s premier laboratory, […]

Ergon’s 2023 Doing Right Report

Ergon’s 2023 Doing Right Report is now available at ergon.com/sustainability. We began producing these reports to celebrate the many ways Ergon is committed to Doing Right with our products, for our planet, by our people and through our principles. Doing Right is not a new concept for Ergon. It is foundational to who we have always been and who […]

A Captain’s Career — Meet Magnolia Marine Transport’s David Hays

Captain David Hays is retiring from Ergon’s Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT) after over 45 years of service. Read about his journey from Green Deckhand to retired Captain. “My dad paid $90 for me to go to Deckhand school in Greenville, Mississippi. After I finished, MMT called me and offered me a job on a […]

Message from Ergon CEO Kris Patrick

As we head into the new year, I’d like to reflect on Ergon’s work as we continue to lead with compassion, expertise and care for our employees around the world, the industries we serve and the communities we support: We continue to develop, produce and provide long-lasting, high-value solutions for our customers, improving the performance […]

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Purchases Associated Asphalt Companies

Ergon family, I am pleased to announce that on December 15, 2023, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. purchased the Associated Asphalt family of companies (Associated). The acquired companies will continue to operate under the Associated Asphalt name. See full press release here: https://ergon.com/updates/ergon-asphalt-amp-emulsions-purchases-associated-asphalt-companies-15-12-23. This acquisition positions Ergon to serve new markets and support and meet […]

Doing Right in the Driver’s Seat

Ergon’s truck drivers do a remarkable job of representing our organization and driving our legacy of quality products and exceptional service. In recognition of December as National Giving Month, we highlight Ergon Trucking’s Randy Shelton and share how he exemplifies our core value of Selfless Leadership. He is a shining example of how our drivers go […]