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Recent shocks in supply chains that manifested in increased inventory holdings and subsequent destocking have subsided, and the industry has relearned a critical lesson from the volatility—the importance of supply chain reliability.

Stringent regulations from agencies like the EPA and OSHA are placing increasing burdens on the chemical distribution industry. This article explores the impact on small businesses, supply chains, and economic viability.

In the competitive coatings industry, enhancing efficiency and accelerating the speed of innovation are key objectives. The digital paint formulation approach supports these goals by serving as a powerful tool for researchers.

AI and machine learning inspire the discovery/design of new materials and the processes to manufacture them. Autonomous R&D pushes the envelope for building predictive models and platforms that drive high-throughput innovation. How did we get here so fast, and where will this global megatrend take us? 

Moving industrial fluids can be dangerous and costly. Proper equipment can mitigate some of the challenges that come from liquid transfers. This article covers fluid-transfer equipment that promises to reduce spillage and waste, and eliminate downtime, among other benefits. 

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.

It all begins and ends with a clean hull. Bio-fouling management is a key to a cleaner shipping industry, however, bio-fouling increases fuel use and slows ships. High-quality anti-fouling coatings, as well as proactive monitoring and cleaning, can address decarbonization, protect bio-diversity, and save fuel.

This edition of the ACD’s quarterly column focuses on the issues facing the chemical distribution industry as ACD President Eric Byer reflects on the legislative and regulatory priorities that are central to growth.

On May 15, nearly 90 members and staff of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution descended upon Capitol Hill for the annual Washington Fly-In.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution released the results of its most recent survey on members’ rail use and issues during the final half of 2023.