To support and champion members of the chemical distribution industry through education, connections, standards, and advocacy.
To promote excellence among the experts the world depends on to safely and reliably process, formulate, repackage, warehouse, transport, and market the high-quality chemical products essential to our daily lives.
The chemical distribution industry employs approximately 20,000 people directly and more than 75,000 people indirectly with an average wage of more than $82,000. Companies engaging in chemical distribution have a total direct economic impact of more than $27 billion.
Chemical distribution companies formulate, blend, repackage, warehouse, transport, and market the chemical products produced by large-quantity manufacturers to 750,000 end users in nearly every industry sector, including:
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The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community where there are equal opportunities for all. Our commitment to this work is central to our mission of enhancing the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry. We know that fostering an equitable and empowered community is the best way to move our industry forward. ACD does not discriminate or tolerate any actual or perceived discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Our organization is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
ACD's professional conduct and harassment policy can be found here.
ACD's antitrust guidelines can be found here.
Learn more about how ACD supports DEIA in the Chemical Distribution Industry.
CEF was founded by the Alliance for Chemical Distribution in 1989. Since becoming a distinct entity in 1997, CEF continues its strong relationship with ACD members who see the growing need for a skilled, qualified workforce. CEF’s circle of supporters now also includes consumer product corporations and a range of STEM and science-related businesses that are U.S. and global leaders.
CEF inspires students, engages educators, and strengthens communities to build the future STEM workforce. When it comes to preparing the STEM workforce – those industries relying on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – often the focus is on students in high school and post-secondary education. But the truth is, if students aren’t inspired by science when they are young – as early as five years old – it gets increasingly harder to engage them in learning and ultimately, enter careers in STEM industries. CEF’s programs uniquely connect business and education in local communities to reach students early in life and ignite a passion for chemistry and science-related careers.
