ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is proud to welcome 12 new members and affiliates. The addition of these companies brings the Association membership to 409 companies strong.

“At its most recent Board of Directors’ meeting, NACD approved the addition of an outstanding group of companies,” said Chris Jahn, President of NACD. “NACD members’ safety rating — 80% better than non-members — demonstrates that Responsible Distribution works. As companies join forces with our membership, they too will enhance our programs and the stewardship of the chemical distribution industry.”

NACD’s newest members and affiliates include:

Chemical Distributor Members:

Chemical Handler Affiliates:

Chemical Supplier Affiliates:

Non-Chemical Handler Affiliates:

For more information on NACD and its membership, please visit our website at www.nacd.com/about or contact Lucinda Schofer at (703) 527-6223.

NACD and its over 400 member companies are vital to the chemical supply chain providing products to over 750,000 end users. They make a delivery every six seconds while maintaining a safety record that is more than twice as good as all manufacturing combined. NACD members are leaders in health, safety, security, and environmental performance through implementation of Responsible Distribution, established in 1991 as a condition of membership and a third-party verified management practice. For additional information on our members, their safety record or NACD, visit NACD at www.nacd.com.

Contact:
Lucinda Schofer
(703) 527-NACD(6223)
LSchofer@NACD.com

SOURCE National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)