Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates

November 13, 2025

What are the key priorities for the chemical distribution sector right now?

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HIGHLIGHTS

Distributors navigate tariff impacts, regulatory changes

M&A remains active in consolidating distribution sector

Eric Byer, president of distributor trade group Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), joins podcast host Jameson Croteau for a discussion of the state of the chemical distribution sector. Key topics include the impact of tariffs on the outlook for distributors, the sector's view on Trump's regulatory agenda, and the M&A market in the perpetually-consolidating distribution industry.

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