As the 2026 midterm elections approach, conversations about the policies that will shape the next Congress are happening across the country. For the chemical distribution industry, there is no better time to make sure elected officials and candidates understand exactly what is at stake for our businesses, employees, customers, and communities.
Next month, ACD members and fellow chemical distribution professionals are convening in Morristown, New Jersey for our 2026 Autumn Regional Meeting. On September 14 and 15, we are coming together for education, networking, and conversations focused on the issues shaping our industry.
During last week's ChemEdge Conference and Pre-Conference Regulatory Workshop, one message came through loud and clear: trade enforcement is no longer just a customs issue—it is a top federal enforcement priority with significant implications for the chemical distribution industry.
For 250 years, Americans have built, invented, and innovated. Behind nearly every breakthrough, every shipment and every success story is a network of people helping move this country forward: members of the chemical distribution industry.
ACD Responsible Distribution™ is built on continuous improvement. For decades, ACD members have not only met compliance standards, but they’ve gone above and beyond what is required. This is integral to our core identity and makes us true leaders in the chemical distribution sector.
Our members drive what we do here at ACD, and we are most effective in our joint advocacy work when we have the resources, information, and background on the members we serve and the challenges they face. Many might remember ACD’s annual membership survey. Up until a few years ago, we regularly asked our members to share data on their work, the size of their business, and the logistics involved in safely delivering the chemical products essential to everyday life.
This June, ACD members are gathering in Cleveland, Ohio, for our 2026 Spring Regional Meeting. This two-day event brings together chemical distribution industry professionals for timely education, meaningful connections, and practical insights to support your business and prepare for potential regulatory changes and evolving risks.
With supply chain uncertainties now the new “normal,” it’s more important than ever for the chemical distribution industry to understand the latest tactics for managing and safely delivering chemical shipments used in nearly every U.S. industry. Last month, Alliance for Chemical Distribution hosted a webinar with Uber Freight to explore how to reduce handling-related exposure in chemical logistics and introduce the latest practices for partial truckload (PTL) and other consolidation strategies.
State advocacy moves quickly, with legislation often introduced, heard, and voted on within weeks. As a result, the full impact of these policies isn’t always immediately clear. To help close that gap, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) is committed to making state-level legislative information more accessible, timely, and actionable for its members.
At the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), our goal is to proactively lead on the issues that matter most to our members, their businesses, and the communities they serve. We take our role very seriously as advocates for the industry, ensuring that our members are heard, represented, understood, and well-positioned to succeed.