Trans Western Chemicals, Inc.
March - April 2020 Newsletter
In this month's newsletter we are talking about:
  • The COVID-19 Whirlwind
  • Who is the CSR they call Debbie Monroy?
  • ALERT New Supplier, Prom USA a Biocide Manufacturer
  • Can't Stand the Heat? Songwon has Flame Retardants!
  • Hot Commodities Currently Available from TWC
The COVID-19 Whirlwind Continues
COVID-19 has played a major role in most of our lives for the last 6+ weeks. Every day we are learning something new about this novel virus, or we are receiving updated data, or new mitigation measures, and its been quite the roller coaster.

This is our first newsletter since February, as the COVID-19 too had an impact on our operation and the need to implement new measures to ensure the safety of our employees, customers, and suppliers. We are lucky in that our business is essential and we have been able to operate through all of this, but that doesn't shield us from the potential affects this disease can have on our families. Since the early phases we have been extremely cautious and we have put certain protective measures in place.

My gut feeling is we are reaching a turning point, and I can see that glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Whether that is temporary or not I am unsure, but we could never have reached this point with out the support of our employees, our first responders on the front lines, and the support of US manufacturers of have worked to get supplies to those who need them most.

We will no doubt face new challenges as we work through this together, but thats just it we aren't in this alone, and we will overcome this as one!
Who is Debbie Monroy? A mother, a wife, a TWC CSR?
Debbie Monroy celebrated 30 years working for Trans Western Chemicals this past March, and I thought it would be wonderful if we could share a little bit about her and her family in this month’s newsletter.

Deborah Delgado Monroy was born in East LA at Queen of the Angels, which is ironically the same hospital where our CEO Henry Kirsch was born. She is the tenth child of 11 siblings! Yes that’s right 11 siblings. Her dad worked for Lockheed Martin in Burbank and was fortunate enough to buy a home and lay down roots in El Monte, California. Debbie doesn’t remember off hand the exact square footage of that home but it must have been a monster to house all 11 brothers and sisters. Her dad often referred to their home in El Monte as a gold mine because it had a huge backyard as well as a music studio (converted one car garage).

Debbie grew up in a musical family, and all six of her brothers are extremely talented. You may have even heard of them, “The Delgado Brothers” are world renowned in the Blues genre. In 2016 they won 1 st Place at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Her brother Joey Delgado also took home the “The Albert King Award” for best guitarist. A humble group of guys, they also played at John Kirsch’s (Our VP of Operations) wedding and Gail Kirsch’s (Owner) 60 th Birthday.

If you ask Debbie she’d tell you she has 2 Husbands, Mike (from an earlier marriage) and Kenny (her current husband of 24 years). She also has 2 sons, Eric and Danny. Her family prides themselves on being a FUN ctional mixed family, and they should with Kenny being a licensed family therapist. Eric her older son is 32 years old and currently works for DC Comics. He attended Cal State Fullerton where he received a degree in Radio, TV, & Film. Danny her younger son is 22 years old and he has followed in her families heritage of becoming an amazing musician and producer. His music has been featured on apple music and spotify!

Debbie has really enjoyed her FIRST 30 years with Trans Western Chemicals, and we have enjoyed every minute she’s been part of our family. 
Trans Western Chemicals signs with Prom USA for their Specialty Line of Biocides in the Western US
Family owned and operated Specialty Chemical Distributor Trans Western Chemicals has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Prom USA for the Western United States, effective February 28 th, 2020.

Headquartered in Foxborough, MA, Prom USA is a prominent sustainable manufacturer of specialty biocides including BIT, CMIT, Bronopol, and DBNPA just to name a few with applications in a variety of markets including CASE, HI&I, and Personal Care. “I am pleased to be working with a distributor as reputable and experienced as Trans Western Chemicals, who will give us the expanded sales coverage we need to support these critically important biocide actives”, says Bernard Franc, Vice President of Prom USA. “As the list of cost effective and commercially acceptable biocide actives only gets smaller, Prom is committed to the longevity of these strategically important actives to benefit US businesses.”

Trans Western Chemicals has been serving the Western US since 1981, focused on providing quality products and technical expertise to the HI&I, Personal Care, CASE, Plastics, and Rubber markets. “This partnership will strengthen our supply position in key developing markets and increase the value we can offer our long-standing customer base,” said John Kirsch VP of Operations at Trans Western Chemicals, Inc. 

For more information please visit www.twchem.com
Can't Stand the Heat? Well then get out of the Kitchen......or take a look at Songwon's Flame Retardants!
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the 2 nd  largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, has launched a new family of Flame Retardants.

Since its foundation over 50 years ago, SONGWON has progressively grown from being the only plastic additives manufacturer in Korea in 1965 to a global leader in the development, production and supply of specialty chemicals. The company’s complete spectrum of solutions fulfills the most stringent requirements and makes breakthrough applications possible across major growth sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging and films, agriculture and many more, while also responding to the demands for increased sustainability.

Songwon is now launching its newest product family. In keeping with its commitment to consistently improve the sustainability of its products and processes, SONGWON has leveraged its expertise in additives to create a flame-retardant synergist portfolio that will fuel the growth of halogen free solutions. The new range, with its synergistic effects, is designed to provide high performance and competitive advantages in a broad range of applications and is an excellent example of the high level of innovative expertise at SONGWON.

If you have any questions or would like additional information on Songwon's new line of Flame Retardants please feel free to reach out to your friendly Account Specialist or check out www.twchem.com
Hot Commodities Currently Available from TWC
Trans Western Chemicals is a Specialty Chemical distributor that understands the value in offering key commodities as part of our overall package to clients. Here are just a few examples of the products currently stocked in our local warehouses.

  • Di-methyl Silicone Fluids, 100, 350, 1000, & 10,000 - Stocked in LA
  • 60% Silicone 350 Emulsion - Stocked in LA
  • Isopropyl Alcohol 99% - Stocked in LA
  • Ethanol 190 Proof - Bulk
  • Glycerin 99.7 USP (K) - Stocked in LA
  • Bis-A 828 Epoxy Resin - Stocked in LA
  • Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate 70% (SLES-70) - Stocked in LA
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 30% (SLS-30) - Stocked in LA
  • Sodium Xylene Sulfonate (SXS-40) - Stocked in LA
  • Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (DDBSA) - Stocked in LA
  • Glycol Ether DPM - Stocked in LA
  • Benzyl Alcohol - Stocked in LA
  • Propylene Glycol USP (K) - Stocked in LA

Don't worry we have you covered, call one of our friendly Account Specialists today for more information, including a sample or price quote.
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ABOUT TRANS WESTERN CHEMICALS, INC.
Trans Western Chemicals, is creating success for its partners, through impeccable customer service, an unrelenting commitment to technical innovation, and by consistently offering quality products as a Specialty Chemical distributor you can trust.

Headquartered in Southern California, family owned and operated, since 1981.

Trans Western Chemicals, Inc.
680 Langsdorf Dr. Ste 207
Fullerton, CA 9231
562-942-1833

Account Specialists

  1. Henry Kirsch, Sales Manager (hkirsch@twchem.com)
  2. John Kirsch, Account Specialist Pacific Northwest (jkirsch@twchem.com)
  3. Jeff Mitzner, VP Key Accounts So. California (jmitzner@twchem.com)
  4. Rob Abyane, Business Development Specialist (rabyane@twchem.com)
  5. Mike Cook, Account Specialist AZ, UT, CO, & NM (mcook@twchem.com)