BLUE BELL, PA – Acme-Hardesty has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution^® verification for the current three-year cycle, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the health, safety and security of its employees, communities and the environment. Responsible Distribution is the National Association of Chemical Distributor’s (NACD) third-party-verified environmental, health, safety and security program that allows members to demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation and disposal.

“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 30 million tons of product every year,” said NACD President Eric Byer. “Through their successful verification, Acme-Hardesty and its senior leadership have committed to the continuous improvement in the chemical distribution industry’s responsible management and handling of chemicals that ensures NACD members effectively support the industries America relies on most, like agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”

The Responsible Distribution program requires on-site, third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles, including strict adherence to laws and regulations, and participation with interested entities in creating responsible laws, regulations and practices to help safeguard the community, workplace and environment.

Participation in Responsible Distribution has significant benefits, including lower instances of safety and environmental incidents, better documentation of company policies, better communication with local communities, reduced audit time and costs, and increased credibility.

“NACD verification has been a long and important journey for us at Acme-Hardesty Co.,” said Jeff Kenton, President of Acme-Hardesty. “I am extremely proud of our team for their persistent dedication in achieving this milestone.”

To learn more about Responsible Distribution, visit www.nacd.com/rd/about/.