Union Pacific Pinnacle Awards Recognize Safe Chemical Rail Transportation

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Union Pacific awarded 69 companies with its Pinnacle Award for excellence in safely transporting chemicals by rail. The award recognizes those who have implemented effective release prevention protocols and maintained zero non-accident releases. Jacque Bendon, VP of Industrial, emphasized the importance of the recipients' contributions in ensuring safe transport of hazardous materials. Additionally, Union Pacific’s Hazardous Materials Safety team supports customers through safety training and rail car inspections. The award underscores Union Pacific's commitment to safety and reliability in rail transportation.

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• Pinnacle Award recognizes 69 companies for excellence in safe chemical transportation.
• Zero non-accident releases reported by award recipients, enhancing Union Pacific's safety reputation.
• Support from the Hazardous Materials Safety team through training and inspections strengthens customer relations.

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OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific honored 69 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their dedication to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

"Union Pacific's distinguished Pinnacle Award recognizes our collaboration with the recipients and their help in transporting chemical shipments in the safest manner," said Jacque Bendon, vice president - Industrial. "Their work helps ensure these vital products safely arrive at their destinations."

Union Pacific's Hazardous Materials Safety team supports customers with joint rail safety training programs and rail car inspections. More information about these efforts is available in the Operating Safely section of Union Pacific's Building America Report.

The 2020 Pinnacle Award winners are:

AdvanSix	Grain Processing Corporation
Aeropres Corporation	GT Logistics, LLC
Agmark Logistics LLC	H.J. Baker Sulphur, LLC
Americas Styrenics	Indorama Ventures
BP Products North America	INEOS Americas
Bayer Crop Science	INEOS Oligomers USA, LLC
Celanese	INEOS Oxide
Cenovus Energy	INEOS Styrolution America, LLC
Chevron Products Company	INEOS USA, LLC
Cornerstone Chemical Company	Ingevity
Covestro	International Raw Materials
Cross Oil Refining	Interoceanic Corporation
Cyanco International, LLC	Irving Oil Ltd.
DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC	Itafos Conda, LLC
Dyno Nobel	Kemira
ERCO Worldwide USA	Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Foremark Performance Chemicals	Keyera Energy
Genesis Alkali LLC	Koch Fertilizer, LLC
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company	Koch Methanol, LLC
Koppers Holdings	Louis Dreyfus Company, LLC
LSB Industries, Inc.	Port of Tucson, LLC
MarkWest Energy Partners	REXtac, LLC
Martin Asphalt	Rio Valley Switching
Methanex Methanol	RPMG INC
Mexichem Fluor, S.A. De C.V.	Sawtooth NGL Caverns, LLC
MGP Ingredients, Inc.	Shell Petroleum
Midsteam Energy Partners USA	Shintech
Monument Chemical	Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy
Musket Corporation	Suncor Energy Inc
Nan Ya Plastics	Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
NGL Supply Wholesale, LLC	Texmark Chemicals, Inc.
NorFalco	The Chemours Company
NOVA Chemicals	US Magnesium LLC
ONEOK	Western Plains Energy, LLC
PeroxyChem, LLC

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FAQ

What is the Pinnacle Award by Union Pacific (UNP)?

The Pinnacle Award is an honor given by Union Pacific to companies that demonstrate excellence in safely transporting chemicals by rail, specifically those with zero non-accident releases.

How many companies received the Pinnacle Award from Union Pacific (UNP) in 2020?

In 2020, 69 companies received the Pinnacle Award from Union Pacific for their commitment to safety in chemical transportation.

What does Union Pacific (UNP) do to promote safety in rail transportation?

Union Pacific promotes safety in rail transportation through joint safety training programs and rail car inspections conducted by their Hazardous Materials Safety team.