2. Announcements

POINT COMFORT, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) – Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Jackson and Calhoun counties yielded 194 different species. On Dec. 27, 2022, 34 volunteers made up of feeder watchers, landowners and counters surveyed properties throughout Jackson and Calhoun counties many owned by Formosa Plastics. Formosa Plastics provided access and escorts to its properties for the sixth year in a row and provided participants with meal at its Formosa-Tejano Wetlands. Volunteer participants spent sunrise to sunset surveying a 15-mile diameter search area.

Local Audubon CBC Compiler Bob Friedrichs said, "The 194 species tallied is our best result since the inception of the count in 2016.  Species diversity was a little above normal for the count; we added seven species that we have not previously seen.  These included Summer Tanager and Brown Creeper found by our teams on Formosa properties. We also found Canada and Cackling Goose, Black Scoter (a duck), Common Tern, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Black-headed Grosbeak for the first time.”

The Formosa-Tejano Wetlands section of the count had six bird species exclusive to that site. The Bell Tract and Sea Lakes properties also produced some unique species like Cackling Goose, Wood Duck and Black-and-white Warbler. 

Friedrichs said, “It appears many of the bird species have 'bounced-back' from the February 2021 freeze, recent drought and tropical storms that impacted their numbers in previous years. This is good news.”

POINT COMFORT, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) – Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas employees, raised a half million dollars for the United Way of the Crossroads and the United Way of Calhoun County. Each organization received a check for $250,000 in December 2022. This surpasses the amount Formosa Plastics raised the previous year by $100,000.

Each October, Formosa Plastics hosts a two-day golf tournament at The Club at Colony Creek to raise the money. Many of its contracting companies provide support through sponsorships.

Wendy Cabrera, executive director of  United Way of Calhoun County, said, “We are beyond grateful to ALL who made this year's Formosa Plastics Corp., Texas United Way Charity Golf Tournament not only successful, but record breaking - raising an astounding 1/2 million dollars! We appreciate the unwavering support Formosa Plastics provides to the United Way and the community.”

Bethany Castro, executive director of United Way of the Crossroads, said “For the second year in a row, the Formosa team has outperformed themselves and smashed fundraising records. This HALF A MILLION dollars gifted to the United Ways will impact individuals in need through our nonprofit partner network.”

Charity Golf Tournament Chairman Mike Elgin spoke on behalf of the Formosa Plastics United Way Committee who planned the event. He said, “This year’s event, organized by a group of Formosa employees who have a love of giving back to their communities, was a huge success. We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from the participants, sponsors, volunteers and donors. They continue to amaze me each year when they surpass their goal, especially during challenging economic times.”  

With over 100 teams participating and the overwhelming support of many sponsors, last year’s event exceeded all expectations.

 

Thank you to Our Sponsors!

Diamond Sponsorships

Amerapex Corporation, Bay Ltd., Clark Constructors, LLC, Formosa Plastics Corp., Texas, Great River Industries, Marquis Industrial Services, Miller Integrated Solutions, PCL Construction, Precision NDT, Pro Mechanical, Pro-Surve Technical Services, LLC, Rain for Rent, Richard, Testengeer, Inc., Turner Industries, United Site Services, Versa Integrity Group.

Platinum Sponsorships

ACT Cooling Towers, Allegiance Crane, HPC Industrial Services, Mobile Mini Tank & Pump Solutions, Palacios Marine & Industrial, Thorpe Plant Services, USA Technologies, Inc.

Gold Sponsorships

Aggreko, Bluestar I/E Automation LLC, Brandsafway LLC, Burrow Global, LLC, Katoen Natie, Klean Corp International, PCL Construction, Process Service Specialists, ReVisionz, Rexco, Inc., TIMEC Oil & Gas, Udelhoven Oilfield System Services, Inc., United Rentals, Universal Plant Services.

Silver Sponsorships

American Piping Products, Hallwood Modular Buildings, MISTRAS Group, Mohawk Field Services, Inc., Nalco Water, Regional Steel Products Inc, Royal Purple, USA DEBUSK, Omnisource.

Bronze Sponsorships

Alliance Technical Group, Aqua Drill International, Bay Ltd., Bilfinger Inc., Canteen Vending, Conco, Equipmentshare, Evergreen North America, GIS Engineering, ioMosaic Corporation, KCG Industrial, Kobelco Stewart Bolling, Inc., Marquis Industrial Services, MMR Constructors, Inc., Momentum Rental and Sales, Motion Industries / Daniel Industries, New Distributing, Onpoint Industrial Services, Puffer Sweiven, Rain for Rent, Repcon, Richard, Rootz Group, LLC, Solenis, Suez WTS Projects, Tandem Services, TASF, LLC, Texas Stress, Inc., Tier 1 Integrity, Underground Services Markham, USA DEBUSK, Vector Controls & Automation Group, Versa Integrity Group, Wood.

Hole Sponsorships

Accurate Welding & Inspection, LLC, Apache Industrial Services, Bilfinger North America Inc., Blanchard Industrial / GIS Engineering, Conco, Dunn Heat Exchangers, Inc., Dykman Electrical, Inc., Epic Unlimited Tool & Rental, H + M Industrial EPC, Hunter Buildings, Insulations, LLC, INTEGRA Technologies, KCG Industrial, Lance Rental, Matcor, National Tank & Equipment, PK Companies, Polar Velocity, RedGuard, Republic Services, Select Safety Services, Suez WTS, Tandem Services, Tellepsen Industrial, Texas Stress, Inc., Total Safety, Udelhoven Oilfield System Services, Inc., Vector Controls & Automation Group, VEGA Americas, Charity Golf International, The First State Bank.

In-Kind Donations

FORTRESS Protective Buildings, Horizon Environmental, VFP Fire Systems, Ward Vessel & Exchanger, B & B Ice and Water.

Alcohol-Wine Sponsorship

Midwest Steel Company.

Golf Cart Sponsorships

Richard, Leverage Mechanical Services.

Breakfast Sponsorships

Midwest Steel Company, AMACS Process Tower Internals.

Beverage Cart Sponsorships

Horizon Environmental, TASF, LLC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA supported the Jackson-Calhoun Counties, Texas Christmas Bird Count (CBC), on Dec. 27, 2021, by providing access to Formosa property and escorts. Pictured left to right are birding experts David Goff, Ron Weeks and Bill Wright surveying the Formosa-Tejano Wetlands.

Local Audubon CBC Compiler Bob Friedrichs said, "184 species were tallied during the Christmas Bird Count in Jackson-Calhoun Counties. Species diversity was close to normal for the count, which is good news, and we found a Yellow-breasted Chat for the first time, a shy bird usually heard not seen. We also found Wild Turkey and Rose-breasted Grosbeak for only the second time. The Formosa-Tejano Wetlands section of the count led the way with 10 bird species exclusive to that site. While the number of passerines was down, overall numbers of individual birds was actually about 25 percent higher than 2019 and 2020.”

Thanks goes out to the 30 volunteer participants who spent sunrise to sunset surveying the Jackson and Calhoun Counties’ 15-mile diameter search area.

Formosa Plastics Religious Trust Fund 2022 Grants totaling $30,700 were distributed to 23 separate religious based organizations Dec. 9, 2022 during a luncheon held at the Formosa Plastics Guest House in Point Comfort, Texas. The Trust Fund has been in place for 27 years and provides grants to religious organizations in Calhoun, Jackson and Victoria counties. The Formosa Plastics Religious Trust was established in 1995 by Formosa’s Chairman Y. C. Wang with a $1,000,000 gift. He directed that income from the trust be used to promote religion and religious activities in these counties. Since its inception, and including the recent awards, the Trust has distributed a total of $1,244,532 to support religious projects in the three counties.

If anyone is interested in applying for a grant from the Formosa Religious Trust Fund, information can be obtained from First National Bank Vice President and Trust Officer Bobby Meeks at 361-552-6726 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications for religious grants should be submitted to Bobby Meeks at First National Bank, P. O. Drawer 7, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979-0007.

The American Heart Association (AHA) is hosting the Crossroads Heart & Stroke Walk at 8 a.m., Feb. 4, 2023 at the Victoria College and UHV campuses. Formosa Plastics New Business Development VP Jack Wu is a co-chair for this year’s event. He is inviting the local communities, Formosa Plastics employees and contractors to help contribute to the cause.

Cardiovascular diseases are the #1 killer of Americans. The AHA advances cardiovascular health through research, education, training, advocacy and community service. Last year, 46,603 Texans were trained and certified in CPR. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.

Please consider supporting the company’s efforts by volunteering Feb. 4, 2023 and contributing to the cause. You can sign up for the walk by Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 by calling 361-987-7000 and asking for Carrie Wilson or Amy Blanchett.

To learn more:

www.CrossroadsHeartWalk.org

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Sportsmen's for Charity Club (501(c)(3) organization), made up of Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas employees, raised $150,000 for local charities this year. The Club hosted a Formosa Hook & Cook for Charity event June 25-26, 2022 at the Bauer Community Center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The fundraising event offered many activities including:  an adult fishing tournament, kids’ fishing tournament, cornhole tournament, washers’ tournament and a crawfish cook-off. There was live music, food and drinks, and several great door and raffle prizes available to both participants and spectators. With over 100 teams participating in the different competitions, and the overwhelming support of many sponsors, this year’s event exceeded all expectations.

The Sportsmen’s for Charity Club President Charlie Barton spoke on behalf of the Board and said, “This year’s event, organized by a group of Formosa employees who have a love for the outdoors and giving back to their communities, was a huge success. We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from the participants, sponsors, volunteers, donors and Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.”  

Now that the 2nd Annual Formosa Hook & Cook Event has concluded, the Sportsmen’s for Charity Club Board members are evaluating local charities and organizations to determine how the proceeds will be donated based on the needs of the local communities. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/formosahookandcook.

AUGUST 25, 2022, POINT COMFORT, TEXAS - Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is an early adopter of electric vehicles. The company is among the first in South Texas to receive the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ All-Electric Trucks and 2022 Ford E-Transit All-Electric Vans. United Rentals delivered the first shipment of electric vehicles to Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort, Texas on Aug. 17, 2022. This is significant because there is high demand and short supply for these types of electric vehicles.

Formosa Plastics values its long-term partnership with United Rentals. The companies have worked together for more than 25 years. Sharing their commitment to reducing the environmental impact of their operations and reducing their carbon footprint has been at the forefront of their business planning.

Mike Rivet, Director of Special Projects in the General Manager’s Office at Formosa Plastics, said, “United Rentals understood Formosa Plastics’ commitment to meeting our sustainability goals. We take these commitments very seriously, and this is just the first of many examples to demonstrate our desire to be a leader in implementing sustainable solutions.”

“Both Formosa Plastics and United Rentals are committed to sustainability efforts that will have a tangible impact on the environment,” said Joli Gross, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at United Rentals. “This partnership is an example of teams using innovative and eco-conscious ways to Work United™ and build a better, more sustainable future together.”

Formosa Plastics is committed to converting its fleet of over 400 internal combustion vehicles to electric and hybrid by 2026. Formosa Plastics will lease some of these vehicles and will purchase others.

The company will install a sufficient number of charging stations at its facilities in Point Comfort, Texas for use by associates and business partners. Electric vehicle charging stations are also available for use by associates at the headquarters in Livingston, NJ and Baton Rouge, LA.

Additionally, Formosa Plastics is aggressively evaluating green power opportunities in South Texas. Formosa’s Sustainability information reflects its commitment to doing its part both as a member of the global economy and as an engaged corporate citizen at the local level.  

About Formosa Plastics

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, the company employs more than 2,500 people who operate over 20 production units in five business divisions – Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, and Chlor-Alkali.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. It markets polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® trade name; and markets its suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® trade name. It is certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 14001 environmental management system.

About United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,331 rental locations in North America, 13 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 21,600 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,400 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $16.57 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

On June 13, 2022, the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Department won two awards. The 2022 TCC/ACIT Excellence in Caring for Texas Award was given to EHS for promoting continuous improvement in the chemical industry in community awareness, emergency response, security, and pollution prevention. The Texas Chemical Council (TCC) program provides recognition for member facilities that, during the previous calendar year, have achieved exemplary results and demonstrated a strong commitment to their employees and their community.

The Distinguished Safety Service Award was presented to EHS for FPC TX meeting the Occupational Safety Committee participation requirements by attending at least three of the quarterly Occupational Safety Committee or Subcommittee meetings during the course of the year and demonstrating improvement in the injury and illness incident rate for 2021 when compared to the previous three years.

For more information, visit: https://texaschemistry.org/aws/TCC/pt/sp/TCC_industry_recognition

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Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas has awarded the prestigious “National Merit Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Scholarship” to senior, Kary Y. Xu.  Xu will graduate from Calhoun High School on May 27, 2022 and will be attending The University of Texas at Austin and majoring in Business.

For more than 20 years, Formosa Plastics has partnered with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to identify high school seniors that meet the most rigorous of academic standards, and whose parents work for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. We congratulate and applaud this year’s recipient, Kary Y. Xu for her outstanding academic achievements and for being Formosa’s 2022 National Merit® scholar!

You expect more.  And Formosa delivers. ®

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a vertically integrated producer of plastic resins and chemicals.  Its polyethylene and polypropylene resins are marketed under the Formolene® trade name; its polyvinyl chloride resins are marketed under the Formolon® trade name.  The company is headquartered in Livingston, NJ, has over 3,000 employees and is certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 14001 environmental management system.  See www.fpcusa.com for additional information.

Formosa Plastics Corp., Texas has awarded the prestigious $10,000 “National Merit Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Scholarship” certificate to senior, Jessica Zhang. Jessica will graduate from Calhoun High School on May 28, 2021 and will be attending Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and majoring in Computer Science.

PICTURE CAPTION: POINT COMFORT, TX (May 11, 2021) – Jack Wu, FPC TX Vice President (far right) and Rick Crabtree, FPC TX General Manager (far left), Jessica Zhang (center), daughter of Mr. Lei Zhang (Business Technology Division) and Mrs. Rongti Li (Business Technology Division) .

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PICTURE CAPTION: POINT COMFORT, TX (May 11, 2021) – Scholarship recipient Jessica Zhang with her parents, Lei Zhang and Rongti Li.

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