Advancing Stewardship, Creating Connections

Serving a critical industry, and the customers it supplies and supports.

Since 1971, NACD has united an international community of distributors and supply-chain partners who formulate, blend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market chemical products for over 750,000 customers.

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Member Center

NACD is the leading organization representing the business of chemical distribution. It continues to expand and improve membership services. Whether you are a chemical distributor, warehouse, manufacturer, transporter or service provider to these firms, you can find value at NACD.

Government Advocacy

NACD works with its members to promote sensible laws and regulations.

Write to Congress

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Responsible Distribution

Responsible Distribution is NACD’s mandatory, third-party verified environmental, health, safety & security program where members demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

Conferences/Training

NACD’s events bring you speakers that will enhance your business with their expertise. Renowned speakers from industry and government alike grace our programs and visit with our attendees at networking events too.

Upcoming Events

University of Industrial Distribution
Mar 05, 2012
Purdue Univ, Indianapolis, IN

Responsible Distribution Workshop
Apr 02, 2012
Houston, TX

Western Region Annual Meeting
Apr 17, 2012
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast, HI

Southern Region Annual Meeting
Apr 30, 2012
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

2012 Washington Fly-In
May 16, 2012
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, Arlington, VA



NACD News/Highlights

NACD Releases 2011 Membership and Safety Report
2010 was a growth year for NACD members. The 2011 Membership & Safety Report shows 2010 saw an increase in overall sales, employment, and in the number of facilities. Our members maintained a safety performance rating that is 30% better than their peers in the chemical distribution industry and more than 50% better than all manufacturing. This is a tremendous testament to our member companies' commitment to Responsible Distribution. Click the title above to view the report in full.

More than 90% of the North American Chemical Distribution Leaders on ICIS Magazine's Top 100 listing (released on July 18, 2011) are NACD members!

NACD Presents 2011 Distributor of the Year to Donna and Jim Boldt

NACD Member Companies Deliver Safety Rating Excellence

Chemical Distribution Industry Posts Impressive Growth During 2010

NACD Announces 12 New Members and Affiliates in 3rd Quarter of 2011

On the Anniversary of September 11, Safety and Security Remains Top Priority for NACD