MFG Chemical has been in the news a lot over the past several months. In late 2018, the company announced its acquisition of Gulf Bayport Chemicals LP; a multi-million-dollar upgrade investment at its recently acquired Pasadena, Texas, plant; recertification to ISO 9001: 2015 at its Dalton, Georgia, facilities; a new website launch; winning multiple SOCMA Awards for Safety; and new leadership appointments, including the promotion of the EHS&S Director to Vice President of Operations and the hiring of a new Director of EHS&S. In February, MFG announced a new Chief Financial Officer. PCI recently had a discussion with CEO Keith Arnold regarding the company’s activities, what a custom contract manufacturer does, as well as trends and growth in the coatings industry.