Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island (RI) keeps students toasty during cold New England months with the help of SAFE-T-THERM® HD concentrate. The propylene glycol formula prevents pipes from freezing and corrosion at below-zero temperatures. Check out SAFE-T-THERM® HD’s product details at SAFE-T-THERM® HD Product Data
Colorful Tanks
“Who paints a chemical tank chiffon pink?” asked the Boston Globe in an article on Houghton Chemical in 2005. Travelers and commuters have been able to view our colorful tanks at our Allston Headquarters from the Mass Pike since the 1960s. Bruce Houghton, President, told the Globe of the pastel landmarks, “…we wanted [them] to […]
It’s easy being green
It’s easy being green. Houghton’s SAFE-T-THERM® PDO Biogreen makes HVAC maintenance easier. Pipes are protected from freezing and corrosion, and leaks in your system are more quickly detected using this inhibited 1,3-propanedial heat transfer fluid. Learn more at www.houghton.com/heat-transfer-fluids
Patricia Hanna
Patricia Hanna recalled being asked in for a same-day interview, “I almost refused because I didn’t have my hat and gloves with me.” She, Houghton’s longest serving employee, joined as a secretary in 1952. Coworkers remember her impeccable fashion sense over the years. “We looked forward to seeing the hats she’d wear,” said Patty Daly, […]
Do you remember?
Do you remember when we were neighbors to Coca-Cola? The Boston and Cambridge skylines have seen lots of change since Houghton was founded in 1927. Our Allston plant and pastel tanks have been iconic features of the landscape for decades. We’re proud to have been a part of these vibrant neighborhoods over the years. To […]
Inhibited 1,3-propanediol
Check out our newest product! SAFE-T-THERM® PDO BioGreen’s signature color helps identify leaks in residential and commercial hydronic systems. For more info on our inhibited 1,3-propanediol heat transfer fluids visit www.houghton.com/heat-transfer-fluids
Vintage Chemical Transportation Fleet
Check out this vintage chemical transportation fleet! Houghton has been a family-owned manufacturing business headquartered in Boston, MA since 1927. We proudly celebrate 90 years of service to our local, domestic, and overseas partners. Thank you for your continued support! www.houghton.com/about-us #tbt
Bruce, Mark, and Proctor Houghton
Happy 90th! Check out this photo from 1993. The Houghton family (Bruce, Mark, and Proctor Houghton) presenting one of their “sparkling” Kentworth tractors for a feature in Modern Bulk Transporter Magazine. Our devotion to high-quality chemical equipment and chemical service hasn’t changed! Clean Polished Image With Sparkling Tractors #tbt
New Product – SAFE-T-THERM® PDO BioGreen
Our chemists have been hard at work to create SAFE-T-THERM® PDO BioGreen, a heavy-duty inhibited 1,3-propanediol heat transfer fluid, for use in large-scale HVAC systems. Learn more about our products at houghton.com/heat-transfer-fluids
Alexandria Center
Cambridge, MA is home to Alexandria Center – a group of intelligently-planned and ever-expanding office, lab, and social venues. After our recent 3-tank delivery, Houghton’s SAFE-T-THERM® PDO BioGreen an inhibited 1, 3-propanediol based heat transfer fluid protects the HVAC system of one of the newest developments located at 100 Binney Street. Visit houghton.com/heat-transfer-fluids for more […]
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Project of Distinction! Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital was renovated in 2015 and now beautifully stands along the shore in Charlestown, MA. In the final stages of construction, Houghton was called upon to help problem solve the unique glycol delivery needs. Case Study coming soon! #glycoldelivery
Boeing Case Study
Houghton Chemical Case Study: The Ultimate Glycol Delivery Challenge! Can Houghton deliver 85,000 gallons of inhibited ethylene glycol in under five days? YES! The Boeing Dreamliner facility ice bank system in Charleston, South Carolina put us to the test. Houghton optimized four chemical & glycol manufacturing facilities (Boston MA, Carlstadt NJ, Scranton PA, Chicago IL) […]