When it comes to its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific seems increasingly intent on monopolizing not only the nation's freight rail system, but the debate over whether the deal is good for America.

UP executives have attacked trade associations for speaking out against the merger, arguing that because the railroad does not directly serve our organizations, we should not have a voice in the debate.

They have it backwards.

As part of our mission to help our members stay informed on what they need to know to keep their facilities compliant, last month ACD hosted a webinar, Protecting Chemical Distribution Facilities: Rolling Door Requirements for Energy, Fire and Life Safety, and Security Needs. Presented by McKeon, a leading manufacturer of fire doors, the webinar detailed rolling door requirements for chemical facilities and how these systems help chemical manufacturing and distribution facilities improve energy efficiency, maintain code compliance, protect occupants, and strengthen security. Over the course of the webinar, McKeon discussed three categories of rolling doors that are of use to our industry: energy, fire and life safety, and security.