PQ Named Responsible Care® Member Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council

Industry’s Top Safety and Sustainability Honor Awarded to PQ

MALVERN, PA – April 26, 2026 – PQ (www.pqcorp.com), a leading global provider of silicates, silicas, and derivative products, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Responsible Care® Member Company of the Year (Small Size Category) by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

The Responsible Care® program is the chemical industry’s premier environmental, health, safety, and security initiative, holding member companies to the highest standards of performance and continuous improvement. Being named Company of the Year is the program’s top honor, reflecting a company’s exemplary commitment across every dimension of responsible operations.

“We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from the ACC.  It is a testament to the extraordinary people across PQ who bring our core values to life every single day,” said Al Beninati, Chief Executive Officer of PQ. “This award celebrates what makes PQ truly special.  We have a global team that operates with uncompromising integrity, puts safety first, and is relentlessly focused on delivering sustainable, innovative solutions for our customers and the communities we serve. I’m extremely proud of what this team has built together.”

PQ’s recognition reflects the company’s five core values, which guide every decision and action across the enterprise: Integrity, Safety, People, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

PQ is proud to be named alongside a distinguished group of 2026 Responsible Care® Award recipients honored across member and partner company categories for leadership in facility safety, energy efficiency, waste management, sustainability, and AI-driven innovation.