The Chemical Company Earns No. 32 Ranking on 2026 ICIS Top Chemical Distributors List
The Chemical Company is proud to be recognized as No. 32 on the ICIS Top Chemical Distributors list for North American Sales. This recognition represents more than growth. It reflects a long-term commitment to creating a better customer experience—one built on responsiveness, reliable supply, market knowledge, strong relationships, and the ability to act quickly when […]
Summertime Freight Update & Challenges
Freight markets continue to tighten across both domestic and international transportation, creating new challenges for shippers as peak season gains momentum. Recent market updates highlight rising transportation costs, constrained capacity, and the importance of proactive planning to avoid disruptions. On the domestic side, truckload capacity remains under pressure as demand strengthens ahead of the July […]
Chemical Industry M&A Trends for 2026
The latest PwC Chemicals Deals Outlook highlights a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market that remains active but highly selective, with investors focusing on quality over quantity. Rather than pursuing broad expansion, buyers are targeting specialty chemical businesses that offer resilient margins, differentiated technologies, and exposure to high-growth markets such as advanced materials, coatings, water treatment, […]
PMI Manufacturing Growth Update
The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report points to continued momentum in the U.S. manufacturing sector, with May marking another month of expansion driven by stronger demand and increased production activity. The headline PMI rose to 54.0%, reflecting the fastest pace of manufacturing growth since 2022 and signaling improved business conditions across much of the sector. […]
Corporate Management & Focus on Supply Chain Volatility
Global supply chains are becoming more complex and unpredictable as companies face rising tariffs, geopolitical instability, regulatory pressure, and persistent disruptions in trade flows. According to Thomson Reuters’ 2026 Global Trade Report, supply chain concerns have nearly doubled compared to the previous year, with tariff volatility emerging as the biggest challenge for global trade professionals. […]
