Southern Ionics

Established in 1898, Eka Chemicals Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of bleaching and performance chemicals for the pulp and paper industry across the globe. Eka Chemicals Inc., a part of Swedish Nobel Industries, manufactures sodium chlorate, hydrogen peroxide, paper chemicals for the pulp and paper industry as well as products for the specialty chemicals market such as Kromasil and Purate. Its products and applications include pulp chemicals, paper chemicals, water treatment, microbiological control and other specialty products. The company s production process takes place at 36 locations across 19 different countries and it operates with an average workforce of more than 2,700 employees worldwide.

Founded in 1980, Southern Ionics is a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate inorganic chemicals. It provides a variety of customized products and by-products of various chemical formulations, including aluminum, magnesium, sulfur and zirconium. The company manufactures several products, such as concentrations of sulfuric acid and caustic soda, sodium carbonate solutions, inhibited sulfuric acid and ammonia hydroxide solutions. Additionally, it offers various products for potable water treatment, including alum, aqua ammonia and sodium aluminate. Southern Ionics serves the pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, cement and refinery industries. It has more than eight manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in West Point, Miss.

Newell Paper Company, located in Columbus, Miss., is one of the largest distributors of paper products, printing paper, janitorial supplies, and cleaning and floor care products in the Southeast. The firm supplies its products to hospitals, schools, commercial printers, hotels, motels and casinos. It offers food preparation-related products; maintenance equipment, sanitary maintenance, industrial supplies, swimming pool supplies, retail packaging materials, and hotel and motel lodging supplies. The company s products for food preparation include big drink cups, butcher paper, aprons, aluminum foil rolls, cling films, cake boxes, coffee cups, and foam and paper bowls. Additionally, Newell Paper Company offers industrial supplies products, such as filament tapes and gloves, corrugated paper, and acetate film, carton sealing and cellophane film tapes. The company s delivery area covers the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.