Cornerstone Chemical Company
Privately held intermediate chemical producer operating an 800-acre manufacturing site (Cornerstone Energy Park) in Waggaman, Louisiana. The site produces large-volume intermediates (acrylonitrile, melamine, sulfuric acid, urea), operates on-site emergency and safety services, and runs programs for environmental management, waste recycling and community engagement. The site supports co-location of tenant manufacturers and offers site leasing, customer service, and product stewardship.
Industries
N/A
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Cornerstone Chemical Company
Cornerstone Energy Park, 10800 River Road, Waggaman, LA 70094
Products
Acrylonitrile
Reactive monomer used to manufacture acrylamide, acrylic fibers, nitrile rubber, elastomers, ABS plastics and other industrial materials; cited as a feedstock for aerospace-grade carbon fibers.
Melamine
Raw material used in coatings, resins, laminates, flame retardants, molding compounds and wood adhesives; also used as a formaldehyde scavenger in engineered wood products.
Sulfuric acid
Industrial-grade sulfuric acid used broadly in chemical manufacture, refining and as a drying/processing agent; site includes a spent-acid regeneration capability.
Urea
High-quality urea solutions for fertilizer, stationary NOx abatement and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) markets.
Acrylonitrile
Reactive monomer used to manufacture acrylamide, acrylic fibers, nitrile rubber, elastomers, ABS plastics and other industrial materials; cited as a feedstock for aerospace-grade carbon fibers.
Melamine
Raw material used in coatings, resins, laminates, flame retardants, molding compounds and wood adhesives; also used as a formaldehyde scavenger in engineered wood products.
Sulfuric acid
Industrial-grade sulfuric acid used broadly in chemical manufacture, refining and as a drying/processing agent; site includes a spent-acid regeneration capability.
Urea
High-quality urea solutions for fertilizer, stationary NOx abatement and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) markets.
Services
Dedicated regional customer service lines and a 24/7 product stewardship contact for product, safety and logistics inquiries.
Land leasing, site selection assistance and tenant integration services for co-locating manufacturers on an industrial energy park with shared utilities and feedstocks.
Registration-based alerting service that delivers site event notifications to residents and stakeholders via text, recorded calls and email.
Direct support for prospective tenants and site selection inquiries including a designated site selection email and phone contact.
Dedicated regional customer service lines and a 24/7 product stewardship contact for product, safety and logistics inquiries.
Land leasing, site selection assistance and tenant integration services for co-locating manufacturers on an industrial energy park with shared utilities and feedstocks.
Registration-based alerting service that delivers site event notifications to residents and stakeholders via text, recorded calls and email.
Direct support for prospective tenants and site selection inquiries including a designated site selection email and phone contact.
Expertise Areas
- Intermediate chemical manufacturing
- Sulfuric acid regeneration and acid management
- Process safety and emergency response
- Environmental monitoring and emissions management
Key Technologies
- Sulfuric acid regeneration
- Leak detection and repair (LDAR) technology
- Fence-line and mobile air quality monitoring
- Emissions modeling
News & Updates
Announcement that acrylonitrile production operations will end by June 2025 due to global market challenges.
Sale of sulfuric acid production operations to a third party as part of strategic objectives.
Article about a planned $500M facility co-locating at the energy park to produce components for EV batteries and semiconductors.
Notice of melamine price increases (multiple announcements in 2025).
Community development article about new public computer labs; highlights local community engagement.
Multiple plant safety awards including CN Safe Handling Awards, LCA SAFE Award, AFPM Safety Achievement, CSX Chemical Safety Excellence and PIP participation awards.
Announcement that acrylonitrile production operations will end by June 2025 due to global market challenges.
Sale of sulfuric acid production operations to a third party as part of strategic objectives.
Article about a planned $500M facility co-locating at the energy park to produce components for EV batteries and semiconductors.
Notice of melamine price increases (multiple announcements in 2025).
Community development article about new public computer labs; highlights local community engagement.
Multiple plant safety awards including CN Safe Handling Awards, LCA SAFE Award, AFPM Safety Achievement, CSX Chemical Safety Excellence and PIP participation awards.