Jacaab LLC welcomes Jane Kratzer

April 20, 2009

Jacaab LLC is pleased to announce that Jane Kratzer has joined as a new member our National Sales team. Jane brings over 12 years of Customer Service/Sales experience to the company. She has over 8 years in the chemical industry and was recently the Customer Service and Purchasing Manager at GMZ Incorporated.

In her new role as National Sales Manager, Jane will be expanding relationships with existing Jacaab LLC clients and introducing new customers to Jacaabs specialty chemical products. Jane will primarily focus on the Micronized Melamine and Acetylene Black markets.

Jane resides in Oxford, Ohio with her husband, Sam Kratzer.

Jacaab LLC unveils new Web site design

July 1, 2008

Jacaab LLC has partnered with Gecko Graphics to design a new Web site. Our new design demonstrates the direction of our company and enables our customers to readily access needed information.

Jacaab LLC designated as major producer of micronized melamine

January 8, 2008

Jacaab LLC significantly broadened its position in the North American Specialty Chemical market after becoming a major producer of micronized melamine. "This is a strategically important production that will enable us to add value in a number of key North American markets," said Jacaab LLC owner Jack Baumstark, Jr.

BASF Urethane Chemical appoints Jacaab LLC exclusive sample representative

May 18, 2005

BASF's Urethane Chemical business unit in Wyandotte, Mich., has announced it has strengthened its ability to meet U.S. customers' lead-times and delivery requirements by appointing Jacaab LLC of St. Louis, Mo., an exclusive sample representative for Lupranate&#reg; isocyanates and Pluracol&#reg; polyols. Jacaab LLC will have exclusive sample responsibilities for customers in the entire U.S. BASF's Lupranate isocyanates and Pluracol polyols are used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomer applications. The Urethane Chemicals business unit is part of BASF''s Polyurethanes business, which offers a comprehensive product portfolio from basic chemicals (polyols, MDI and TDI) to polyurethane systems and specialty elastomers. BASF is one of the leading manufacturers of polyurethanes in the world, with operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Interested parties should contact BASF or their distribution sales representatives to discuss intended applications and initiate a sample request.

Akzo Nobel appoints Jacaab LLC repackaging distributor

February 5, 2005

Akzo Nobel's Surfactants has announced a new agreement with Jacaab LLC as the exclusive repackage distributor of 5-gallon pails for their products. The changing marketplace has made it difficult for customers to get 5-gallon pails of raw materials for plant trials or small-batch users. This partnership enables the small-volume user the efficiency of buying exactly the amount of product needed for their specific purpose. Akzo Nobel Surfactants is a leading supplier of surfactants. They are headquartered in Chicago, Ill. (USA), with regional headquarters in Stenungsund (Sweden) and Singapore.