Bakelite Synthetics Partners With Women in Chemicals Organization

Bakelite Synthetics and Women in Chemicals, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the chemical industry, have formed a partnership.

Bakelite is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions, and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of markets.

Founded in 2021, Women in Chemicals has more than 1,900 members from 500 companies. The nonprofit offers a diverse range of growth opportunities for women at all stages of their careers. This community provides members with valuable resources, including:

The aim of the organization is to create a community to combine women's respective super powers to connect, collaborate, share expertise, and continue blasting through the glass ceiling.

Bakelite's commitment to this partnership includes being an annual corporate sponsor plus being a sponsor of their inaugural conference taking place in Houston this September.

"We are thrilled to partner with Women in Chemicals and contribute to their mission of empowering women in the chemical industry," said Laura Boninsegni, VP, FP&A and regional finance leader and president of the Bakelite Women’s Network. "This initiative demonstrates our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse chemical industry, where women can thrive and contribute their unique talents and perspectives, and we are excited to contribute to the success and advancement of women in this vital sector."

Additionally, Boninsegni has been selected as a Women in Chemicals Ally Advisory Board member. In her three-year term, she aims to help to create personal, professional and networking opportunities for other women in the chemical industry.

From 10 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the organization is hosting "Introduction to Women in Chemicals," a virtual lunch and learn. All are welcome to learn about WIC.