Posts about oleochemicals - Page 1

Made in the USA

Posted by Bradley Swims on Feb 24, 2022 3:33:05 PM

Twin Rivers Technologies prides ourselves on being North America's leading naturally based specialty chemical producer.  Based in Quincy, MA, Twin Rivers Technologies has been in business for more than 25 years.  We are proud to have a dedicated workforce of over 120 employees with an average employee tenure of 10 years, including several multigenerational family members working throughout our facility. This speaks to the culture of Twin Rivers and we strive to create an inclusive and exciting culture that our employees are proud to be a part of. 

Our Quincy, Massachusetts facility is designed and operated as a world-class fatty acid and glycerin production site. Twin Rivers has the unique capability of meeting the changing demands of the market with the most comprehensive product line in the industry and R&D capabilities to support our customers' changing needs. Twin Rivers strives to be an industry leader, and we are recognized as one of the top Domestic producers of oleochemicals in North America. We are extremely proud to manufacture these world-class oleochemicals right here in the United States. 

Our Quincy Plant enjoys direct access to world wide ocean shipping lanes through our own deep-water port facilities and deep water storage terminal. We are equipped with direct access to the national rail transportation system and have on-site certified rail and truck scales as well as loading facilities. With a fleet of over 300 railcars, we are able to ensure expedited delivery to our customers across North America. To complement our distribution system, Twin Rivers owns and operates Fore River Transportation, a short line railroad that services our Quincy Plant.

Twin Rivers strategically has terminals located in Chicago, Charlotte, and Cincinnati. These terminals serve as partial storage and trans-loading stations for products to further ensure better ability to serve our customers and their demands. 

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Topics: Oleochemicals, manufacturing

Renewable diesel trends & how it affects oleochemical raw materials

Posted by Nigel Kheng on Jun 8, 2020 8:50:00 AM

Covid-19 curve is starting to “flatten out”, as we all hope. States are opening back up but crude oil prices are still seeing historic low prices. Tallow availability remains uncertain despite President Donald Trump signing an executive order in April 28th, 2020 to keep meat processing plants open.  

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Topics: Oleochemicals, tallow fatty acid, biodiesel

USA Oleochemical (Fatty acid and Glycerin) Supply

Posted by Danielle Wentworth on Mar 24, 2020 8:00:00 AM

As the world grasps the reality of the coronavirus outbreak, many companies are faced with the challenge of supply chain reliability. At Twin Rivers Technologies (TRT), we are currently well positioned to adapt to the ongoing situation as your domestic oleochemical partners. While we recognize the similar concern in supply chain disruption everyone is facing, we try our best to match your supply needs through some strategic positioning.

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Topics: Oleochemicals, glycerin, fatty acid

Manufacturing on the South Shore of Massachusetts

Posted by Danielle Wentworth on Feb 7, 2019 10:34:23 AM

Twin Rivers Technologies is featured in the South Shore Workforce Development Board's Manufacturing on the South Shore of Massachusetts Report. Click here to download the full report or view our site to learn more about who we are and what we do.

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Topics: Oleochemicals, manufacturing, news

9 Common Products Containing Coconut Fatty Acids

Posted by Danielle Wentworth on Oct 8, 2018 9:12:00 AM

Coconut fatty acids are vegetable oil derivatives that are used in a wide range of applications including cleaning products, soaps, detergents, surfactants and many more.  

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Topics: Oleochemicals, Coconut Fatty Acids