NACD Letter Emphasizes Crucial Role of Chemical Industry Operations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer issued the following statement regarding a letter the association sent to President Trump and all 50 U.S. governors urging them to keep chemical distribution operations open because of the industry’s crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing of both citizens and businesses across the country.
“Chemical distributors play a vital role in the U.S. economy, delivering products to more than 750,000 customers across the country. Many of these customers are in industries critical to public health, such as food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, soaps and detergents, water treatment, and more. As cities and states across the nation respond to the COVID-19 crisis, it is imperative that chemical distributors are allowed to continue their important work to support their communities by delivering valuable products that keep the U.S. economy functioning and can help mitigate the worst impacts of this coronavirus.