February 20, 2026 – Mont Belvieu, TX - TALKE USA, Inc. has been named Industry Partner of the Year at the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards, earning the distinction by unanimous vote and standing alongside some of the most influential companies operating in the nation’s premier energy and petrochemical hub.

TALKE USA was nominated among an elite group of finalists — Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products, ExxonMobil, ONEOK, and Targa Resources — making the recognition a powerful reflection of the company’s impact within the Mont Belvieu industrial ecosystem.

Mont Belvieu is widely recognized as a critical center for NGL storage, processing, and petrochemical manufacturing, and TALKE USA plays a key role in supporting the safe, efficient movement, storage and handling of materials that keep the region’s operations running. Through its specialized chemical logistics, operational expertise, and strong focus on safety and reliability, the company has become a trusted partner to producers, midstream operators, and manufacturers across the hub.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Richard Heath, President & CEO of TALKE USA Inc. “To be nominated alongside companies that are foundational to the global energy and petrochemical value chain was already a significant achievement. Winning the award — and learning it was a unanimous decision — is a testament to our team’s commitment to operational excellence, safety, and the long-term partnerships we’ve built in Mont Belvieu.”

“This year, the award went to a Partner that not only made a significant investment toward the new Chamber building, but also helped meet a major need in our community,” said Macie Schubert, President & CEO of the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Recycling Support Center is part of the Chambers County Recycling Collaboration, a public-private partnership among Chambers County, the City of Mont Belvieu, ExxonMobil, and TALKE USA, that is working to increase residential post-use plastics collected for recycling and to build circular infrastructure for our region. We are grateful for industry partners like this one, that make our community better. This is the very first time they’ve ever won this award, and they are so deserving of it! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR – TALKE USA!”

TALKE USA attended the event to celebrate the region’s business community and to underscore how recycling and sustainability remain central to its ongoing partnership with local leaders and the Baytown community. “Our work in Mont Belvieu goes beyond logistics. We are part of the infrastructure that enables this hub to operate at the scale and efficiency the world depends on,” Heath added. “This award reflects the dedication of our employees, who deliver critical services every day, and our ongoing commitment to supporting the growth, sustainability, and success of this industry and this community.”

“TALKE USA embodies what it means to be a true industry partner,” ​​City Manager Brian Winningham, said. “TALKE’s commitment to Logistics and Transportation sets the standard for the industry with its support of the ExxonMobil Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant. Now, with the innovative recycling support center, we know our community is on track to make our recyclables truly reuseable!” 

The Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, and investment in the region’s future. As Mont Belvieu continues to expand as a global energy and petrochemical center, TALKE USA remains focused on delivering the specialized solutions and trusted partnerships that help power its continued development.

TALKE is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions for the world of chemistry. More than half of the world's top 50 chemical companies already rely on the services of this family-owned company, founded in 1947. TALKE unites more than 4,800 people on three continents under its roof. With pioneering spirit, expertise, and dedication, they turn chemical logistics into a catalyst for future success. Responsibility and safety are key drivers: TALKE thinks and acts in terms of generations - for a better society, for a sustainable environment, and for healthy and satisfied employees.

Today's core competencies are transport, packaging, storage and handling of hazardous and harmless substances of all aggregate states. TALKE also advises on, designs and implements logistics processes, buildings and facilities. Digital services round out the portfolio of customized customer solutions. Offering all these competencies from a single source along the entire supply chain is a unique selling point of TALKE and a key customer benefit.