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.

An innovative solution for managing surplus chemicals can help the chemical industry significantly reduce its environmental footprint.

This year, CIEX is taking place October 23-24 in Indianapolis, and is focused on Green Chemistry, IoT, Data Analytics, AI, and Advanced Manufacturing. 

The testimony to the Surface Transportation Board centered on recent trends in the freight rail industry, and the growing concerns about recent changes to insurance liability requirements. 

The company announced a strategic acquisition of significant methanol production facilities and a low-carbon methanol business.

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 coalition is urging Congressional leaders to support a resolution of disapproval of the EPA’s HON rule, which targets over 200 chemical plants, and could limit manufacture of critical chemistries, including ethylene oxide.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution President and CEO, Eric R. Byer, released a statement applauding Representatives for introducing H.R. 8996, a bill to enhance freight rail safety across the nation.