Dean Houston, Author at Cremer North America

From Liquid to Solid: The Value of Pastillation

Dean Houston September 28, 2023 No Comments

Chemical products have a vast range of applications in dozens of industries including pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and industrial among others. From the initial sourcing to final packaging, there are…

The Benefits of Product Repackaging

Dean Houston August 25, 2023 No Comments

When it comes to the handling and transport of oleochemicals and other products, proper packaging is most critical. Correct packaging ensures the product is safe, secure and maintains its stability…

The Importance and Impact of Palm Oil

Dean Houston August 1, 2023 No Comments

When it comes to globally traded commodities, palm oil is among the most versatile. Palm oil is the leading vegetable oil on the global market, widely used as an oleochemical…

The Importance of Transloading and Packaging Services

Dean Houston June 21, 2023 No Comments

Many industries around the world rely on oleochemical suppliers to provide the ingredients needed to develop their end products. But first, the products from the supplier must get to where…

What Do Food Additives Consist Of?

Dean Houston May 24, 2023 No Comments

When you hear the term “food additives”, you may wonder what they are or what they consist of. In either case, it’s nothing to be alarmed about. Food additives are…

Supplying a Healthier World: Oleochemical Use in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Dean Houston April 21, 2023 No Comments

For the pharmaceutical industry, oleochemicals like fatty alcohols, fatty acids and glycerin are typically used as excipients in various medicines and personal care products. The Role of Excipients Medicinal tablets…

How Fatty Alcohols Are Used in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

Dean Houston March 21, 2023 No Comments

Personal care products like lotions, skin creams, shampoos, conditioners and petroleum jelly are found on store shelves and in household medicine cabinets across the globe. While the ingredients in each…

Glycerin – A Common Ingredient in Pet Treats

Dean Houston February 16, 2023 No Comments

Pets sure do love their treats – and their owners relish in handing them out. So much in fact, that the global pet snacks and treats market eclipsed $33 billion…

Cremer North America Acquires Volunteer Pastilles, LLC.

Dean Houston January 3, 2023 No Comments

Cremer North America, a subsidiary of CREMER Holding Company and a worldwide leader in contract manufacturing, oleochemical sourcing and chemical services, announced today that it has acquired the business of…

Three Years of Chaotic Success: A Chat with Cremer North America’s Bradley Drury

Dean Houston December 1, 2022 No Comments

A lot can happen in three years. Much has changed since Bradley Drury joined Cremer North America as vice president of sales and marketing in September 2019. After spending more…

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