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Business Wire
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Orion S.A. Earns 10 Safety Awards From International Carbon Black Association
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals producer, has received 10 safety awards from the International Carbon Black Association, which each year recognizes companies that have superior safety records at their manufacturing sites. The ICBA said Orion 'set the benchmark' for the carbon black industry for employee health and safety. The awards are part of the association's Safety Recognition Program, a voluntary initiative based on verified data from the previous year. 'Safety is our highest priority at our sites and throughout our company,' Orion CEO Corning Painter said. 'As we continue to focus our capital investments more on maintenance and reliability across our global operations, we expect to build on our success with safety.' Eight Orion plants won Gold Awards. The sites were in Belpre, Ohio; Berre-l'Étang, France; Huaibei, China; Ivanhoe, Louisiana; Jaslo, Poland; Paulinia, Brazil; Ravenna, Italy; and Yeosu, South Korea. Facilities earning Gold Awards must fulfill a variety of criteria, including receiving globally recognized safety certifications, having no regulatory citations for safety-related events, audits or activities, among other requirements. Two additional Orion plants — in Orange, Texas, and Qingdao, China — received Bronze Awards for recording zero 'Lost Work Day' cases, defined as nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses that result in missed workdays. 'The ICBA's recognition reflects our employees' unwavering commitment and belief that achieving a consistently injury-free workplace is both attainable and a core value of our company,' said Carlos Quinones, senior vice president of Global Operations at Orion. For more information, check the ICBA's website: About Orion S.A. Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The material is made to customers' exacting specifications for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and numerous other specialty, high-performance applications. Carbon black is used to tint, colorize, provide reinforcement, conduct electricity, increase durability and add UV protection. Orion has four innovation centers and produces carbon black at 15 plants worldwide, offering the most diverse variety of production processes in the industry. The company's corporate lineage goes back more than 160 years to Germany, where it operates the world's longest-running carbon black plant. Orion is a leading innovator, applying a deep understanding of customers' needs to deliver sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. New risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information, other than as required by applicable law.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Big Ideas Celebrates Multi-Award Success At NZ Sign Display Awards 2025
One of New Zealand's most respected creative signage firms, Big Ideas, has cemented its place at the forefront of the industry with a series of wins at the 2025 New Zealand Sign Display Awards. Big Ideas, known for its bold, design-led approach and exceptional production values, walked away from this year's awards with a haul of accolades — including Gold, Silver and Bronze in key national categories. The awards recognise excellence in visual communication and design across Aotearoa, honouring both standout individual projects and the teams who bring them to life. Company Director Ross Hall says the recognition reflects not just Big Ideas' technical capability, but the strength of its culture. 'We're proud of the calibre of work we consistently deliver, but more than that, I'm proud of the people behind it. These awards are a celebration of our team's relentless pursuit of quality, innovation, and craft,' says Ross Hall. A Double Win for Emerging Talent One of the most notable highlights of the night was the recognition of apprentice Beau Little, who earned not just the Gold Award in Work by an Apprentice, but also the Keith Langstone Highflyer Award, given to an emerging signage professional showing outstanding commitment, drive and potential. Little's award-winning work on the Royal New Zealand Navy plinths involved a mix of design precision, hands-on fabrication, and a strong understanding of the project's cultural and historic importance. 'Beau's win represents everything we value at Big Ideas – passion, care, and a genuine desire to keep learning,' says Ross Hall. 'He's a great example of where the future of our industry is heading.' You can explore Beau's award-winning project in full here. Gold for Excellence in Public Sector Storytelling The Royal New Zealand Navy Plinths project also earned a Gold Award in a general category, recognising the project's strategic design, precision fabrication and high-impact visual storytelling. Designed to honour Navy personnel and educate the public, the installation brought together signage innovation with cultural sensitivity and robust craftsmanship. From concept development through to final installation, the Big Ideas team worked closely with defence stakeholders to ensure every element met the highest standards of visual and historical integrity. This project exemplifies how creative signage can move beyond wayfinding and branding, becoming a platform for community connection and education. View more on the project here. Silver and Bronze Showcase Breadth of Capability While the Gold wins made headlines, the team's silver and bronze awards speak to the depth of expertise and diversity of skills across the studio. Projects awarded Silver included high-end corporate installations, innovative retail signage, and creative environmental design. In each case, judges commended the seamless blend of form and function — signage that not only looked impressive but delivered results. The Bronze Awards included internal branding activations and community-focused signage work, where Big Ideas demonstrated its ability to tailor solutions for a wide range of environments and audiences. A full breakdown of award-winning projects can be found on the Big Ideas News page. Building a Culture of Craft and Innovation Big Ideas has long been known for pushing boundaries in signage design. But for Ross Hall, the team's success comes down to one thing: people. 'Our strength lies in our people — in their creative curiosity, their care for quality, and their drive to constantly challenge what's possible in signage. These awards aren't the goal — they're a byproduct of the way we work every day.' The team includes a mix of seasoned industry veterans and emerging talent, creating an environment where knowledge is shared and new ideas are constantly explored. That blend of experience and fresh thinking allows Big Ideas to deliver both large-scale corporate work and deeply personal community projects with equal impact. From custom displays to experiential fitouts and high-profile branding, Big Ideas has developed a reputation for producing work that's bold, brave, and beautifully built. You can explore more of the studio's recent projects here. Shaping the Future of Signage in Aotearoa As signage evolves to meet new challenges — from digital integration to sustainability — Big Ideas is investing in innovation across its processes and materials. This includes ongoing development of environmentally conscious production methods, upskilling programmes for staff, and greater collaboration between design and fabrication teams to deliver smarter outcomes. 'We're not here to just follow trends,' says Ross Hall. 'We want to lead in every sense — creatively, technically, and culturally. These awards tell us we're on the right path, but we're only just getting started.' With multiple national accolades now added to the firm's name, Big Ideas is setting the pace for what signage can and should be: memorable, meaningful, and masterfully made.
