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Frank Wawrzos

Boron Expert

Frank Wawrzos

Sales Director, Americas

Frank manages the sales teams for the Americas—both North and South America. He is an expert with more than 30 years of industrial and commercial experience. Prior to his sales role, Frank was U.S. Borax's research and innovation manager. He has spent more than 15 years in marketing and business development for:

In addition, he has 20 years of research and development experience. Frank has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Elmhurst College and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Resources

Boron added to 2025 List of Critical Minerals in U.S.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) officially named boron to its 2025 List of Critical Minerals. Explore what boron’s critical designation means and why it matters.

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Borates for wood protection: Forest-to-market

The wood and timber industries rely on borates for environmentally safe options for wood protection. Learn how borates protect, preserve, and extend the life of wood in a wide range of applications.

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Beyond commodity pricing

Not all borate products provide the same amount of useable boron. For applications that require consistency in formulation as well as practical economy, refined borates provide a better value than raw mineral borates.

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Borates in oil production energize a steady supply

Oil is a staple of our energy supply, and its numerous other industrial uses mean that it will be in demand for some time to come. Using borates in oilfield chemical applications helps make oil production more effective, more efficient, and cleaner.

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Borate wood protection in high humidity

You can help to protect homes and other wooden structures in humid regions from fungi, algae, and other threats. The key? Borates and continuous, innovative research.

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