The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is an international association based in Arlington, Virginia, with more than 430 chemical distribution companies and their supply-chain partners. NACD member companies represent more than 85 percent of the chemical distribution capacity in the nation and generate 93 percent of the industry’s gross revenue. NACD members, operating in nearly every U.S. state through more than 3,000 facilities, are responsible for more than 75,000 direct and indirect jobs in the United States. Chemical distributors in the U.S. are predominantly small regional businesses, many of which are family owned and multi-generational. The typical chemical distributor has 26 employees and operates under an extremely low margin.
NACD members meet the highest standards in safety and performance through mandatory participation in NACD Responsible Distribution®, the association’s third-party-verified environmental, health, safety and security program. Through Responsible Distribution, NACD members demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation and disposal operations. Owners and operators of NACD member companies have a personal stake in the safety and security of their employees, companies and communities. They demonstrate this through their commitment to Responsible Distribution, relationships with employees, involvement in local communities - including participation in Local Emergency Planning Committees - and careful compliance with numerous environmental, safety and security regulations at the federal, state and local levels.