Certainty Starts Here - Seeing Beyond the Furnace with Zochem

Go behind the scenes on the factory floor of Zochem’s Dixon, Tennessee facility with Plant Manager Jimmy Kight to see how our zinc oxide manufacturing delivers quality and certainty 24/7.

On part 2 of Episode 1 of the Zochem podcast, Jill speaks with Seth, VP of Sales and Marketing, about the many uses of zinc oxide - from sunscreens and baby creams to tires, fertilizers, batteries, EVs and data centers.

They discuss why French‑processed zinc oxide is a specialty chemical, the importance of purity and GMP compliance for personal care and pharmaceuticals, the non‑nano approach to safety, and Zochem’s commitment to consistency and global standards.

In the conclusion of our conversation of the first episode of the Zochem Podcast, Certainty Starts Here: Seeing Beyond the Furnace, Mo dives into why Zochem treats zinc oxide as a specialty chemical rather than a commodity. We discuss the aggressive capital expenditures behind their state-of-the-art muffle furnaces and how new technology improves operator safety and environmental performance. Mo also shares the "Dream Team" culture and the complex science of recyclability, explaining why "Certainty Starts Here" is more than just a slogan, it’s a commitment to a cleaner, more reliable supply chain.

In the series premiere, Zochem CEO Mo joins the show to discuss his journey from the automotive industry to leading a global zinc oxide powerhouse. This episode explores why zinc oxide is a "critical ingredient" for road safety and the high-speed demands of the tire industry. Mo explains the rigorous standards of Zochem’s pharmaceutical-grade GMP facility and breaks down the science of vulcanization, revealing how their unique French Process acts as a catalyst for greater manufacturing efficiency.