Congressman David McKinley Visits NACD Member SAL Chemical

WEIRTON, W.Va., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the SAL Chemical facility in Weirton, West Virginia was privileged with a visit from U.S. Congressman David McKinley (R-WV).  SAL Chemical is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

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SAL Chemical President, Steven M. Fenell, welcomed the Congressman with a tour of the facility and an opportunity to meet and speak with the executive leadership of SAL Chemical.  The Congressman learned more about NACD's Responsible Distribution program which SAL Chemical and all members of the Association adhere to each year.  Responsible Distribution is an environmental, health, safety and security program for the chemical distribution industry.

"It's an honor to meet hard-working employees and accountable business leaders like those I met at SAL Chemical today", said Congressman McKinley.  "I commend SAL Chemical, a family-owned business, for continuing to do business in West Virginia for nearly fifty years. They recognize that our community has a second to none work force. Our distribution and manufacturing jobs are so important to the First District as well as our entire country.  SAL Chemical is instrumental in safely providing important products to American manufacturers through Responsible Distribution, and they are creating good jobs here in West Virginia for our neighbors, friends and families."

SAL Chemical has been a family owned commodity and specialty chemical distributor serving many diverse industries from its inception in 1965. SAL Chemical's commitment to ISO 9001 Quality Process has set high standards for their products and services. Furthermore, their commitment to NACD's Responsible Distribution program means they abide and encourage responsible practices in health, safety and the environment. Quality at SAL Chemical is a vital element in satisfying their customers' needs. SAL Chemical employs an operational process designed to ensure that their customers receive "on spec" products every time.

NACD and its over 400 member companies are vital to the chemical supply chain providing products to over 750,000 end users. They make a delivery every six seconds while maintaining a safety record that is more than twice as good as all manufacturing combined. 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)