The chemical distribution industry is facing a surge in sophisticated fraud schemes, with criminals increasingly targeting payments and chemical deliveries. Today’s schemes are increasingly sophisticated, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and scams are harder to spot than ever.
It’s now only a few weeks until the year’s premier event for chemical distribution operations and logistics professionals – and from an exhibitor’s perspective, the 2025 ChemEdge Trade Show and Conference is perfect for reuniting with customers and building relationships with new prospects.
ChemEdge 2025 is just around the corner, and as the leading operations and logistics conference in chemical distribution, it’s more than just a conference – it’s a hub for innovation and collaboration. Taking place this year in Louisville, Kentucky, from August 13-15, ChemEdge is a place for industry professionals to share best practices, explore emerging market trends, and broaden their networks.
As summer temperatures continue to rise, there’s no better time to talk about what ACD members can expect this summer and what precautions businesses can take to protect workers from extreme temperatures.
At ChemEdge 2025, the future of chemical distribution isn’t just discussed—it’s demonstrated. The Innovation Demo Stage at the ChemEdge 2025 Conference and Trade Show returns this year to offer attendees an exclusive look at the latest tools and technologies that help businesses in the chemical distribution industry stay competitive, productive, and compliant.
In April, ACD members gathered in Ohio for a special one-day regional Responsible Distribution Spring Workshop to learn about the progress being made with RD23 and some of the common non-conformances seen over the first two years of the program.
For the first time ever, ACD is uniting the Northeast and Western regions in one dynamic meeting! Join us in Denver, Colorado, from September 15-17, 2025, for three days filled with professional development, strategic insights, and unmatched networking opportunities.
As one of ACD’s core pillars, advocacy is central to everything we do in support of the chemical distribution industry. We take this responsibility seriously as the regulatory landscape of chemical distribution is constantly changing. Throughout the year, we partner with lawmakers to help us advance policies that support the competitiveness of our industry and the countless other industries our members serve.
The first 100 days of a presidency are seen as a symbolic period often used to measure the early success of an administration. This time is often marked by a flurry of activity and the implementation of new policies. This may never have been more true than the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. With all of the changes the last 100 days have brought, we are reflecting on the headwinds and tailwinds the chemical distribution industry is now facing and how that will impact the chemical distribution industry, our supply chain partners, and – ultimately – the American people.
To help ACD members make their training efforts more efficient and effective, we have launched the new ACD U Training Administrator Initiative —a smart, time-saving tool built to manage training for your entire team.