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Emmanuel Laval: A Customer-Centric Technical Expert

:: Friday, March 8, 2024
Emmanuel Laval: A Customer-Centric Technical Expert

Specializing in polymers and wood materials, Emmanuel Laval is committed to helping customers develop effective boron formulations. Learn more about his customer-centric approach as technical marketing specialist at U.S. Borax.

Decarbonize with Borate-Treated Cellulose Insulation

:: Friday, March 8, 2024 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Decarbonize with Borate-Treated Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose insulation helps construction companies lower both their embodied and operational carbon footprint. See how refined borates improve the safety and durability of cellulose insulation.

U.S. Borax Becomes an ENERGY STAR Partner

:: Monday, February 19, 2024 :: Posted By Jen Brown
U.S. Borax Becomes an ENERGY STAR Partner
U.S. Borax is officially an ENERGY STAR® partner, demonstrating our commitment to finding better, more energy efficient ways of operating. Learn more about ENERGY STAR and our sustainability initiatives.

Boron and Lithium in EVs: The Perfect Pair

:: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Boron and Lithium in EVs: The Perfect Pair
The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing rapid growth, which increases the need for high-quality boron and lithium sources. Discover how these materials improve the performance of EV batteries and other important components.

Sandip Shinde Brings Innovative Eye to Technical Marketing

:: Monday, January 22, 2024
Sandip Shinde Brings Innovative Eye to Technical Marketing

A proven track record for innovation, cross-industry experience, and deep technical knowledge makes Sandip Shinde the right fit for our technical marketing specialist role at U.S. Borax.

Borax Europe: The Partner You Can Trust

:: Thursday, January 4, 2024 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
Borax Europe: The Partner You Can Trust
Price isn’t the only factor you should consider when choosing a borates partner. Discover the high-quality service, reliability, and efficiency Borax Europe offers our customers.

Blueprints of Time: Unraveling the Rich History of Our Frankfurt Office

:: Friday, December 1, 2023 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
Blueprints of Time: Unraveling the Rich History of Our Frankfurt Office
When the Rio Tinto Frankfurt office opened in the mid-1960s, it was the company’s gateway to the European market—and one of the company’s first sales offices. Rio Tinto acquired U.S. Borax shortly thereafter in 1967. And our operations throughout Spain, France, and the Netherlands began to work closely with sales teams in Germany.

Multi-Materials Expert Allen Zheng Blends Passion with Purpose

:: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Multi-Materials Expert Allen Zheng Blends Passion with Purpose
Products critical to modern life are often made with multiple materials and compounds. That’s why it’s important to have experts such as Allen Zheng, who applies his rich cross-commodity experience to serve refined borates and aluminium customers. 

New Lab Reinforces Commitment to Customer Assurance

:: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 :: Posted By Bassine Simon
New Lab Reinforces Commitment to Customer Assurance
We're excited to announce a new lab building is officially online at Borax Français in Coudekerque. The lab enables better customer support and advances refined borate product research and development.

Working on the Railroad: How Borates Protect Wood Railroad Crossties

:: Friday, October 13, 2023 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Working on the Railroad: How Borates Protect Wood Railroad Crossties
The North American rail system runs on top of millions of wooden crossties. Borates provide wood protection that increases the service life, safety, and sustainability of this essential infrastructure.
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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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