The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), established in 1971, is an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners. Member companies process, formulate, blend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market chemical products for over 750,000 customers.
The chemical distribution industry that NACD represents is a major economic engine, employing over 80,000 people and generating nearly $7.5 billion in tax revenue for local communities across the country, all while delivering valuable products to every industry sector.
To enhance and communicate the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry.
To be the premier authority for chemical distribution in the United States, to strive for excellence in its Responsible Distribution Program, to advocate sound government policies, and to promote the continuous improvement of member companies.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community where there are equal opportunities for all. Our commitment to this work is central to our mission of enhancing the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry. We know that fostering an equitable and empowered community is the best way to move our industry forward. NACD does not discriminate or tolerate any actual or perceived discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Our organization is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
NACD's professional conduct and harassment policy can be found here.
NACD's antitrust guidelines can be found here.
NACD's nearly 450 member and affiliate companies represent more than 85% of the chemical distribution capacity in the nation and 90% of the industry's gross revenue. They are typically small businesses, although some companies are national or international in scope. They know their products and processes and provide value-added services to their customers in a professional, responsible manner.
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Approximately $31.2 billion of U.S. chemical industry sales are through chemical distributors, who are also actively engaged in various phases of import/export trade. The industrial customers served by chemical distributors use these materials to produce products for the following industries:
Adhesives & Sealants
Agriculture
Automotive
Cosmetics/Personal Care
Electronics
Food & Beverage
Municipal
Paints & Coatings
Pharmaceuticals
Plastics
Pulp & Paper
Soaps & Detergents
Textiles
Other
A member-voted condition of membership in the Association is a signed commitment to NACD Responsible Distribution®, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016. Responsible Distribution requires members to continuously improve performance in protecting health, safety, security, and the environment. All member companies are committed to product stewardship and responsible distribution in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal. Learn more
NACD connects members with the pressing legislative and regulatory issues affecting the chemical distribution industry, including environment, health, safety, security, transportation issues on a national, international and state level.
NACD’s meetings and trade shows provide members with the ability to network easily with industry peers from inside and outside a company’s competitive marketing area. Conferences, webinars and other educational events provide member companies with opportunities to expand their knowledge in a variety of areas applicable to the chemical distribution industry, including sales, regulatory and legislative, and other general business issues.
The NACD Educational Foundation was founded in 1989 to establish a chemical product stewardship network to disseminate an important message to the NACD distributor members' 750,000 customers and their communities. The NACD Educational Foundation became the Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) in October 1997.
Today, CEF is focused on building the future STEM workforce through FREE science programs that engage students to explore sustainability questions and community solutions. Science and chemistry industries have invested in CEF’s You Be The Chemist programs; uniquely connecting business and education in local communities to prepare students for high school, skilled trades, college, and as future STEM-related employees.
