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From Reform to Recovery; Policy, Progress and the Chemical Supply Chain

Brian Callahan
October 7, 2025
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Shifting tax, trade and regulatory policies are reshaping the chemical supply chain, creating both challenges and opportunities for paint and coatings manufacturers.


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Moving Beyond Transportation to Meet Customer Needs and the Market

Eric Byer
August 6, 2025
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Today’s chemical distributors serve as strategic partners, offering tailored services that go far beyond transportation and raw material supply.


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Natural Disasters: top view of a hurricane

Best Practices for Crisis and Disaster Response

Preparing for the Unexpected
Caroline Brooks
April 7, 2025
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The evolving landscape of chemical distribution presents challenges and opportunities, from regulatory shifts to market consolidation shaping the industry's future.


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How a New Administration and Congress Will Impact Policy Central to Supply Chain, Business Operations

The Election’s Impact on Chemical Industry
Eric Byer
January 7, 2025
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A new administration and Congress could reshape regulatory, tax and trade policies impacting the chemical distribution industry and its supply chain partners.


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Chemical Supply Chain Braces for Onslaught of New Regulatory Burdens

Eric Byer
October 10, 2024
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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.


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Maintaining a Competitive Edge Through Value-Added Chemical Distribution Services and Innovation

Eric Byer
July 12, 2024
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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.


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Chemical Security, Freight Rail Reform, and Increased Regulations

Eric Byer
April 2, 2024
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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.


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Turning Over a New Leaf

Growth, Evolution, Interconnectivity, and Collaboration
Eric Byer
January 2, 2024
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Both the paint and coatings and chemical distribution industries are undergoing various changes, which have brought new technological advancements and sustainability initiatives to the forefront of their businesses. These changes ensure that companies, end users, partners, and producers remain competitive in an evolving global landscape.


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Prioritizing Sustainable Solutions in Chemical Distribution

Caroline Brooks
October 3, 2023
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Although sustainability isn’t a new concept, its integration into daily business practices is prevalent, and important to shareholders, investors, customers, and employees. The NACD recognizes the great responsibility of applying and developing commonsense, sustainable business practices and supply chain operations. The organization describes its ongoing progress to reaffirm to industry partners and customers that it is focused on building a business that delivers a better future.


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Safely Transporting Essential Ingredients

Eric Byer
July 13, 2023
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This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.


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