ICIS Chemical Business Magazine has released their annual Top 100 Chemical Distributors for 2023 and Redox has been ranked as the largest Australian distributor, 12th largest in APAC and the 34th globally.

This list includes 340 of the world’s leading chemical distributors with rankings based upon revenue achieved during Calendar Year 2022.

Of note Redox has climbed 30 places in North America as the company grows it’s presence in the US and Mexican markets, with new locations opened recently in Houston, Dallas and Seattle.

This result is an endorsement of the value that Redox has been able to deliver for clients and our suppliers through the good work of our dedicated team.

Click here to read the full report.

Redox has earned an EcoVadis Silver Medal Sustainability Rating in the 2023 Sustainability Performance Overview, marking a significant milestone in our sustainability efforts.

Redox has been placed among the top 25 per cent of companies assessed by EcoVadis earning a Silver medal. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings and has built a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies.

This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the development of responsible business practices and sustainability. Redox will continue to put in place practical environmental initiatives and pursue sustainability in our operations.

Some highlights from the report include:

• Environment score – Redox is in the top 16% of companies rated
• Labour & Human Rights score – the top 26% of companies rated
• Sustainable Procurement score – top 9% of companies rated
• Ethics score – top 21% of companies rated by EcoVadis

 

The EcoVadis overall score (0-100) reflects the quality of the company’s sustainability management system at the time of the assessment. The EcoVadis sustainability recognition levels are based on the percentile rank of your company’s EcoVadis score and a minimum theme score.

As the world becomes more conscious of environmental and social issues, sustainability has become a critical factor for businesses. In the modern era, companies that fail to prioritise sustainability will likely fall behind their competitors. The pressure is also mounting from consumers and stakeholders who demand greater transparency in sustainability practices.

The sustainability of trading partners is now a crucial aspect of business. It is no longer enough to focus solely on one’s own sustainability efforts; companies must ensure that their partners share their values and practices. This means businesses must take a more comprehensive approach to sustainability by considering the impact on their supply chain.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been a focus for Redox as we strive to be responsible business leaders. This ethos extends to how the company conducts business, interacts with stakeholders, and contributes value to society.

By working with EcoVadis, Redox has taken an essential step towards promoting sustainable business practices and contributing to a more sustainable future.

From all of us at Redox, we wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We will be closed for all public holidays across all of our branches (observed dates). See below for our office closure dates:

Australia

• Monday, 26 December 2022– Boxing Day 
• Tuesday, 27 December 2022 – Christmas Day 
• Monday, 2 January 2023 – New Year’s Day 

New Zealand

• Monday, 26 December 2022– Boxing Day  
• Tuesday, 27 December 2022 – Christmas Day 
• Monday, 2 January 2023 – Day after New Year’s Day 
• Tuesday, 3 January 2023 – New Year’s Day 

Malaysia

• Monday, 26 December 2022 Christmas Day 
• Monday, 2 January 2023 – New Year’s Day 

United States

• Monday, 26 December 2022 Christmas Day 
• Monday, 2 January 2023 – New Year’s Day 

Operating hours for all Redox-operated warehouses across Australia

Due to our transport contractors’ reduced capacity and availability, deliveries may be affected. It is advised that customers plan longer than usual lead times.

Below are the operating hours for all Redox operated warehouses across Australia:

• Friday, 23 December 2022 – Closed from 10am
• Monday, 26 December 2022 – Closed
• Tuesday, 27 December 2022 – Closed
• Wednesday, 28 December 2022 – Normal operating hours
• Thursday, 29 December 2022 – Normal operating hours
• Friday, 30 December 2022 – Closed from 3pm
• Monday, 2 January 2023 – Closed

Please talk to your representative or complete our online enquiry form for any further enquiries.

In September of this year, Redox achieved certification with FAMI-QS after being certified by DNV Business Assurance Australia Pty Limited.

What is FAMI-QS? 

The ultimate goal of this Code of Practice is to ensure feed safety by minimising unsafe practices and the risk of hazardous ingredients entering the food chain. Animal feed is considered unsafe for its intended use if it is likely to pose a risk to (has adverse effect on) human or animal health, or if the food derived from food-producing animals is unsafe for human consumption.

The FAMI-QS code of practice provides requirements for implementing measures necessary to ensure animal feed safety and quality of products manufactured by processes, as defined by FAMI-QS. The code covers requirements on good manufacturing practices, on the HACCP programme and suggestions on continuous improvements to the design, management of operations and risks with a goal of maintaining feed safety and quality.

The scope of FAMI-QS is specialty feed ingredients. A specialty feed ingredient is defined as any intentionally added ingredient, not normally consumed as feed by itself, whether or not it has nutritional value, which affects the characteristics of feed or animals/animal products and animal performance.

The Feed Chain Activities covered by FAMI-QS are Production – The processes and methods used to transform tangible inputs (raw materials, semi-finished goods) and intangible inputs (information, data) into goods and Trade – The action of buying, handling, storage, transporting and selling goods and services.

For more information on production processes covered by FAMI-QS certification, please read more here. 

There’s no dispute that STEM and STEAM skills are vital in children’s education. That’s why every November 8 since 2015, National STEM/STEAM Day illuminates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Encouraging children to advance in these fields will crucially support the country’s backbone — and it’s future.

National STEM/STEAM Day is the perfect opportunity to explore these topics and get children excited about learning. 

Here are some fun ways to celebrate:

How to Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day

Indulge the Inner Inventor

Kids are natural inventors. They’re always looking for ways to solve problems and make their mark on the world. STEM/STEAM skills give them the tools they need to turn their ideas into reality.

Through the power of invention, kids learn to take risks with their choices. They use their powers of critical thinking, partnership with others, problem-solving, and reasoning skills to delve forward and achieve results. STEM learning is an excellent way for kids to develop these skills while having fun.

On National STEM/STEAM Day, encourage your child to let their creativity run wild. 

Visit a Museum…Virtually

STEM education is vital to preparing the next generation of innovators and leaders. STEM learning helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

On National STEM/STEAM Day, museums offer a variety of programs that engage young learners in STEM concepts. These programs are designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning.

Many locations also offer free movies, guided digital tours, and webcasts and seminars to allow students to integrate with STEM learning efforts from afar.

Teach the Real World 

STEM learning is all about problem-solving and critical thinking, so it’s essential to make sure your child is engaged and excited about the material. 

One way to do this is by using games and puzzles focusing on STEM concepts. Not only will your child be having fun, but they’ll also be learning critical STEM skills.

All STEM/STEAM-based projects focus on the crux of developing thoughtful solutions for real-world concerns. A key for students, these projects allow them to see and experience the impact of what they’ve learned. 

Students doing a presentation in the classroom about real world STEM studies

By studying STEM, you can learn how to make the world a better place. With a STEM education, you might be the one to find the solutions to the world’s problems.

Improve with Art

Developing artists whose creativity extends beyond the realms of fantasy find encouragement to build on their skills by creating fresh STEM projects that unite technology with art.

STEM offers artists a chance to explore new dimensions in their work, and to create something that is both functional and beautiful. By combining art and STEM, artists can bring their vision to life in ways that were once impossible.

Young girl building a Robotic Car In a STEM Lesson

Some of the most popular STEM projects for artists include 3D printing, robotics, and circuitry.

What are we are doing

As part of our contribution to science education, Redox has donated to the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) through their ‘You Be The Chemist’ program.”

You Be The Chemist inspires students, engages educators, and strengthens communities to build a better world through the science of chemistry.

You Be The Chemist is building the future workforce by celebrating the role of science and chemistry in everyday learning and life.

For more STEM and STEAM activities, Google National STEM Day, and don’t forget to celebrate our nation’s STEM and STEAM superstars — the scientists, engineers, artists, and mathematicians who make incredible things happen every day!

In 2021, Redox established a philanthropic relationship with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, to support their urgent work worldwide. Our support allows Médecins Sans Frontières teams to react to emergencies and give high-quality care to those who need it most. 

Who are Médecins Sans Frontières, and what do they do?

In 1971, in the aftermath of the Biafran famine of the Nigerian Civil War, a small group of French doctors and journalists sought to expand access to medical care across national boundaries irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 

To that end, the organisation emphasises “independence and impartiality” and explicitly precludes political, economic, or religious factors in its decision-making. For these reasons, it limits the funding received from governments or intergovernmental organisations. These principles have allowed MSF to speak freely concerning acts of war, corruption, or other hindrances to medical care or human well-being.

MSF exist to save lives by providing medical aid where it is needed most – in armed conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. These situations require a rapid response with specialised medical and logistical help. 

But, they also run longer-term projects, tackling health crises and supporting people with the greatest need. 

They currently have projects running in over 70 countries.

They are an independent, self-governed, non-profit organisation committed to addressing people’s suffering and providing medical care to help people survive catastrophic situations where communities and health structures may be overwhelmed. 

Médecins Sans Frontières offers assistance based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation, guided by medical ethics and the humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality.

How can you help?

Your support is crucial to their efforts to provide medical aid where it is needed most. If you’re able, we’d love it if you could contribute to helping them fulfil their mission and to save lives by providing medical aid where it is needed most.

There are a multitude of ways to assist, or you could simply click here to donate now!

Today Kraton Chemical LLC/Kraton Chemical Products Shanghai Co. Ltd (Kraton) have appointed leading chemical distributor Redox Limited (Redox) as channel partner for their Tall Oil Fatty Acid and Ink Polyamides range in Australia and New Zealand.

“We’re excited to partner with Kraton, a company well known for their sustainability credentials as well as their unique and innovative products.” said Renato Coneliano, Marketing Manager at Redox. “Our clients are always looking for an edge and in Kraton we have the world’s foremost producer of Tall Oil Fatty Acids”.

Girish Udas, Senior Director at Kraton, welcomed the new appointment “Redox has a peerless logistics and sales network, a partner that can best cater to the needs of our clients in the region as we expand into the future.”

All customers will be contacted shortly to confirm the new arrangements and to organise a seamless transition.

SYLFAT™ TALL OIL FATTY ACIDS

SYLFAT™ fatty acids are helpful in various industrial applications, including ore floatation, fuel additives, alkyd resins, dimer acids, surfactants, cleaners, oil field chemicals, lubricant esters, and other chemical derivatives.  The use of these product ranges can be found in the long carbon chain (C18), the acid function of the carboxyl group (COOH), and the unsaturation of the double bonds.

UNI-REZ™ INK POLYAMIDES

Kraton offers a wide range of non-reactive polyamide resins for packaging gravure inks, flexographic inks, lamination inks, and cold seal-release lacquers.

Other Kraton items to be distributed by Redox under this agreement include – Unidyme™ Dimer Acids, Sylvatal™ DTO, Century™ Branched Fatty Acids, Sylvaros™ Tall Oil Rosins, and Upgraded Rosins.

Please contact your local Redox Representative for more information.

About Kraton Corporation
Kraton Corporation is a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products. Kraton’s polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing applications. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company’s pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in numerous countries worldwide. Kraton and the Kraton logo are registered trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.

Redox has reaffirmed our commitment to the health, safety, and security of our employees, community, and the environment, by successfully passing NACD’s Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle.

Responsible Distribution is the National Association of Chemical Distributor’s (NACD) third-party-verified environmental, health, safety, and security program. It allows members to demonstrate their pledge to continuous performance improvement in chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

In December 1991, the member companies of NACD undertook as its most important mission the inception of Responsible Distribution, developed by NACD members for NACD members. 

Responsible Distribution is a mandatory third-party verified environmental, health, safety & security program that lets members demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal. 

NACD members play a leadership role in their communities as information resources. They are eager to provide the same assistance and guidance to local, state, and federal legislators on technical issues relating to the safe handling, storage, transportation, use, and disposal of chemical products.  

Key Benefits of Responsible Distribution

• Lower occurrences of safety and environmental incidents
• Enjoy better documentation of company policies
• Employ practices of excellence and quality systems throughout your operations
• Engage in better communication with local communities
• Reduce audit costs and time spent on audits
• Save on insurance expenses
• Improve marketplace visibility and earn credibility through performance

“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 30 million tons of product every year,” said NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer. 

“Through their successful verification, Redox and its senior leadership have committed to continuous improvement in the responsible management and handling of chemicals that ensures NACD members effectively support the industries America relies on most, such as agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”

Please click here to view NACD Responsible Distribution’s Guiding Principles.

From all at Redox, we wish you a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!

We will be closed for all public holidays across all our branches. See below for our branches closure dates:

Australia
Monday 27th December 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
Tuesday 28th December 2021– Boxing Day (observed)
Monday 3rd January 2022 – New Year’s Day (observed)

New Zealand
Monday 27th December 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
Tuesday 28th December 2021– Boxing Day (observed)
Monday 3rd January 2022 – New Year’s Day (observed)
Tuesday 4th January 2022 – Day after New Year’s Day

Malaysia
Monday 27th December 2021 – Christmas Day (opened)
Monday 3rd January 2022 – New Year’s Day (opened)

United States
Monday 27th December 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
Monday 3rd January 2022 – New Year’s Day (observed)

Due to the reduced capacity and availability of our transport contractors, deliveries may be affected. It is advised that customers plan longer than usual lead times. For any enquiries please talk to your representative or complete our online enquiry form.

Please be aware that as of the 7^th of October 2021 Redox Pty Ltd has changed name to ‘Redox Ltd’.

Any enquiries about this change can be directed to your contact person at Redox or via our contacts page.

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