The Great Supply Chain Crisis of 2021-2022 acted as a very loud and exceptionally clear wakeup call for all participants within the specialty chemicals value chain. As we move forward, everything needs to be re-examined in the light of the crisis.
The supply chain crisis, which began as a shortage of shipping containers and labor at certain west coast port facilities, quickly morphed into a long-term breakdown of the nation’s supply chain infrastructure. The NACD explores the ongoing U.S. supply chain crisis as it relates to the paint and coatings industry.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) joined other members of the Council of Chemical Association Executives (CCAE) in submitting a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that called on the agency to use its regulatory authority to investigate ocean carriers over concerns that carriers are intentionally refusing to move hazardous materials.
Distributors face a number of challenges right now. PCI recently spoke with Randy Griffin, Director, Operations, at Lintech International, LLC, to get his insights into regulations, raw material supply shortages, how COVID-19 has affected chemical distributors, and more.
In its ongoing effort to continue supplying specialty silane, silicone and metal-organic materials efficiently and in a timely manner, Gelest Inc. has relocated its packing and shipping operations.
Samuels is the developer of the Spacemaster flip placard system that allows trucks and tankers to easily display signage that indicates the presence of dangerous goods (DG) on board, so critical to alert first responders to any potential hazards if an accident occurs.
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) deadlines that went into effect on June 1 and December 1, 2015, respectively, have had a significant impact on U.S. chemical manufacturers and distributors.
