Congressman Billy Long Visits NACD Member Superior Solvents & Chemicals

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Superior Solvents & Chemicals facility in Springfield, MO, was honored with a visit from U.S. Congressman Billy Long (R-MO).  Superior Solvents & Chemicals, Inc.  is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

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Superior representatives including Dennis Parker, Regional Manager and Charles Snyder, Operations Manager, welcomed the Congressman with a tour of the facility and an opportunity to meet and speak with  its employees.  The Congressman learned more about NACD's Responsible Distribution program which Superior Solvents & Chemicals and all members of the Association adhere to each year.  Responsible Distribution is an environmental, health, safety and stewardship program for the chemical distribution industry.

Congressman Long remarked, "Today I was pleased to tour and meet with the employees at Superior Solvents & Chemicals. By focusing on innovation, companies like Superior provide American ingenuity that keeps our economy strong as well as providing jobs at a time when they are badly needed."

Superior Solvents & Chemicals  is a major provider of industrial products and services supplying a broad and diverse industry.  Superior prides itself with the highest commitment to technical innovation, unparalleled service, and sound environmental practices.  For more than 75 years, Superior has evolved into a leading independent chemical supplier and fiberglass distributor. Superior's growth has come from innovation — continuously searching for new, better ways to meet the needs of their customers, by bringing the best solutions to the marketplace and by providing the highest level of service to our customers.

NACD and its over 390 member companies are vital to the chemical supply chain providing products to over 750,000 end users. They make a delivery every five seconds while maintaining a safety record that is more than twice as good as the safety standards set by DOT. NACD members are leaders in health, safety, security, and environmental performance through implementation of Responsible Distribution, established in 1991 as a condition of membership and a third-party verified management practice. For additional information on our members, their safety record or NACD, visit NACD at www.nacd.com.

Contact: Matt Glaser

703/527-6223(NACD)

SOURCE National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)