Updates

This year, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of modernized emulsified asphalt. Asphalt emulsions applied on the right road at the right time are critical factors in pavement preservation worldwide. And properly preserved, well-maintained roadways are crucial to ensuring safer routes to and from jobs, schools, homes, stores, entertainment and more. With such an important role in […]

Whit Hughes has been named Vice President of Public Affairs & Government Relations for Ergon Inc., a Mississippi-based company serving industries essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure. Hughes will serve as strategist and lead advocate on local, state and federal policies. His responsibilities include forming and strengthening relationships with elected officials, regulators and other business […]

Making sense of sustainability within the industries Ergon serves is not always simple. Here to help us unpack the term is Jamian Rush, Sustainability Specialist in Ergon’s Product Stewardship Department, who suggests that we not only take a step back and consider how our contributions positively impact society but also remember Ergon has been built […]

On this National Walking Day, we touch on what walking means for physical and mental health, celebrate the dramatic impact of Ergon Active and shine a light on a few of the many Ergon employees who are enjoying healthier lives due to more active lifestyles. As the Ergon family continues to meet needs, support families […]

Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the Ergon family, our business continues to grow stronger. As I reflect on my first six months as President and CEO of Ergon and my 23 years with the company, I’m reminded of another important milestone. April 1 marked the 69th anniversary of Ergon. [WATCH VIDEO UPDATE FROM […]

Congratulations to the Polk County, Florida, Roads & Drainage Division on winning the Foundation for Pavement Preservation’s (FP2 Inc.) 2022 James B. Sorenson Excellence in Pavement Preservation Award. Nominated by Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (Ergon A&E), the County received this award for their strategic execution of a pavement management program featuring preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation […]

In celebration of Women In Construction Week 2023, we highlight a few women within the Ergon family of companies who are making an impact in unique ways within the construction and infrastructure fields. Amy Blaida ____________ Amy Blaida is Technical Marketing Manager for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ (EAE) Florida market. In this role, Blaida educates, […]

Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ergon Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a substantial portion of the marine assets of NGL Energy Partners LP. The transaction is expected to close at the end of March 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. “This acquisition will further Magnolia Marine’s strategic […]

Congratulations to Ergon’s Paragon Technical Services (Paragon) Group Leader Charity Cook on being named the 2023-2024 Dean of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation (LEAP) program. LEAP is a program focused on increasing knowledge and promoting a broad understanding of various facets of the asphalt industry. “The program provides a […]

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we highlight two women within the Ergon family of companies who have turned their passion for STEM into impactful careers at Crafco Inc. __________________ __________________ Crafco Inc., an Ergon company, is the world’s leading manufacturer of packaged pavement preservation products that seal, protect, repair, […]

Mark Ishee, Vice President of Pavement Preservation & Specialty Products for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (EAE), has been elected President of FP2 Inc. __________________ __________________ Mark Ishee joined the Ergon family 42 years ago and has held various roles, including the distinction of being EAE’s original Technical Marketing Manager. His dedication to helping agencies understand how […]

Congratulations to Griffin Burk, Ph.D., senior research chemist at Ergon Inc., on being named chair of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D27.01 Subcommittee. ___________ ___________ D27.01 is a Subcommittee of the ASTM Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases, which provides specifications and test methods for all types of insulating liquids. […]

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon has announced decreases in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market effective Monday, January 16, 2023: Ergon’s HyPrene Process Oils, HyGold Base Oils and HyPrint Ink Oils will be reduced by $0.30 per gallon HyVolt Dielectric Fluids will be reduced by $0.20 per gallon About Ergon Ergon is a group of […]

Yulia Austin joined Ergon as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on December 19, 2022. She will be based at Ergon’s headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi. The creation of the new CHRO role extends from our commitment to Doing Right by Our People. We are investing in present and future generations, working to […]

Field fills — the timely delivery of dielectric fluids necessary to power our world — are complicated endeavors. Thousands of gallons of highly sensitive insulating liquid are delivered to often remote, unfamiliar field sites on time and on spec. Even though product is the same as what is delivered to a manufacturing facility, the service […]