Congresswoman Judy Biggert Visits NACD Member TLC Ingredients

CREST HILL, Ill., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 16, 2011, TLC Ingredients, headquartered in Crest Hill, IL, was honored with a visit from U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL).  TLC Ingredients is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

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TLC Ingredients' President, Tommy Turriff, welcomed the Congresswoman with a tour of the facility and an opportunity to meet and speak with all of its employees.  The congresswoman learned more about NACD's Responsible Distribution program which TLC Ingredients 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.

During the visit, Congresswoman Biggert acknowledged the safety measures being undertaken by NACD and the chemical distribution industry.

"It was great to tour a fast-growing distributorship like TLC Ingredients and meet with local employees who are working hard to uphold the highest standards of safety, security, and efficiency," said U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL-13).  "Thanks to their innovative efforts, this important industry continues to create jobs and provide American manufacturers with the reliable products they need to produce high-quality goods here in the U.S."

"I really felt Congresswoman Biggert got to understand what we do at TLC.  Meeting face-to-face with her was a great opportunity for me to educate her on the issues that impact our business and our industry," said Turriff.

TLC Ingredients was founded in 2001 to distribute raw materials and ingredients. Their customers enjoy the highest level of service and personal attention.  From corporate offices near Chicago, TLC sells food ingredients and chemicals to customers in a variety of industries.  TLC represents some of the nation's finest ingredients manufacturers, and focuses on quality and service.  For more information on TLC Ingredients, visit their website — www.tlcingredients.com.

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's website — http://www.nacd.com.

Contact: Matt Glaser
703/527-6223(NACD)

SOURCE National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)