What's New at NACD

Eighty-three percent of the 2008 Top 100 distributors are members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), according to the annual report published in Purchasing magazine this month. NACD congratulates these leading companies on this accomplishment.

Total sales of the top 100 distributors, as reported to Purchasing, equal $23.754 billion. NACD members are accountable for 81%, or $19.145 billion. The 17 companies that are not members of NACD are scattered in ranking among the list of 100.

NACD welcomes chemical distribution and other companies vitally important in the chemical commerce supply chain to join NACD. NACD is the premier authority for chemical distribution in the United States, and strives for excellence in its Responsible Distribution Process, effective advocacy of sound government policies, and promotion of the continuous improvement of its member companies.

“NACD congratulates its members in the Top 100 for their achievement. NACD members have consistently been leaders in the chemical distribution industry and this report is another measure of their success,” said NACD President Christopher L. Jahn. “NACD members produced these results while also lowering their emissions, reducing their accidents, and improving their security. This is another example of how NACD’s Responsible Distribution Process, and our members’ efforts towards making continuous improvement in their health, safety, security, and environmental management practices have paid off.”

Last week, NACD members met in Washington for the Association’s annual Fly-In.

During the event, 49 NACD member company participants held 151 meetings with Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff members representing 30 states. In the meetings, NACD members urged Congress to allow the new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) to be fully implemented and tested before enacting new chemical security legislation, to refrain from enacting hazardous materials transportation security legislation that would be duplicative of current requirements or impose mandatory re-routing of certain HazMat shipments, to enact legislation to increase competition in the rail industry, and to enact legislation to make the research and development tax credit permanent.

Other highlights of the Fly-In included a presentation on chemical and transportation security initiatives by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX/18th), Chair of the House Homeland Security Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, a presentation on the upcoming elections and the outlook for business issues by National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Sr. VP – Government Relations Jade West, and a meeting with the new Chemical Safety Board Chairman John Bresland.

NACD President Christopher L. Jahn said, “We are pleased that so many NACD members took the time to come to Washington to meet with their Senators and Representatives about issues important to the chemical distribution industry. A personal visit to a congressional office by a constituent is by far the most effective way to make an impact on a Senator, Representative, or congressional staff member. Thanks to the more than 150 meetings last week between NACD members and congressional offices," he continued, "there is now a much greater awareness on Capitol Hill about how key legislative proposals would impact the chemical distribution industry.”

Have you registered for the May 5-6, 2008, RDP Code Coordinator Orientation and Workshop in Chicago? This workshop offers not only an invaluable learning experience but will help you pass document verification and RDP Verification (site verification) the first time!

Save time and money by attending this important event, and
• Receive the latest RDP Code Coordinator Manual, which contains guidance and timelines for both document and site verification, contact information, list of common acronyms and definitions, FAQs, and more.
• Witness our very first mock audit.
• Meet your verifier, as well as other RDP industry experts.
• Learn about various topics including RDP and Public Warehouses, Carrier Selection, Storage & Handling, and more!

For those who have already registered, thank you for your early response. If you have not registered yet, don’t wait another day. Register now!

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