California has recently been under widespread flood warnings for large amounts of snow and rain. Areas have reported different values with some mountain range communities being snowed in and receiving 16 feet in two weeks. Others have reported snow on beaches as well. The rain alone is a problem for low-lying areas already dealing... Read more »
ChemCeed will be attending ILMA Engage in Tuscon, Arizona from April 20-23, 2023. ILMA, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturing Association, hosts this event annually to discuss industry trends, sustainability and other important topics related the the lubrication industry. Engage also features several opportunities for networking. Tom Allred, National Sales Representative, and Vice President Rolly Enderes are... Read more »
ChemCeed will be attending the 2023 International Petrochemical Conference (AFPM) in San Antonio, Texas, from March 26-28, 2023. ChemCeed would like to invite customers and vendors to schedule meetings with our team by contacting us at inquiry@chemceed.com or (715) 726-2300. For more information on the 2023 International Petrochemical Conference, held by AFPM, please visit https://www.afpm.org/events/IPC23.
ChemCeed will be attending the 2023 Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP) Annual Conference & Expo (formerly NACE and SSPC). The event will be held in Denver, Colorado, from March 20-23, 2023. ChemCeed would like to invite customers and vendors to schedule meetings with our team by contacting us at inquiry@chemceed.com or (715) 726-2300.... Read more »
More than 15 million Americans are expected to be impacted by hazardous winter weather this week, as a storm system prepares to pummel the the US from Texas to West Virginia. In addition to winter precipitation, temperatures have reached dangerous and record lows in other portions of the country. Accidents and dangerous conditions have heavily... Read more »
ISO 9001 is a quality management system of standards that assists organizations with ensuring that standards are met for service and quality, as well as statutory and regulatory compliance. The current standard is ISO 9001:2015 and is the international standard for quality management. One of central tenets of ISO 9001 is improvement. Quality Management... Read more »
The performance additive market has seen tremendous growth in recent years and is expected to continue to gain strength. One of the driving factors has been a move away from single-function additives and a push towards multi-functional products. Manufacturers are reformulating, looking for the replacement raw materials that will provide cost savings and improve performance... Read more »
Chemical Distribution 2023 Economic Outlook NACD’s economic reports for December 2022 indicate that 2023 is likely to feel the impact of a recession (1). With high interest rates and increased consumer debt, chemical sales may be dampened if high users of chemical products are backing off purchases. With federal debt continuing to increase alongside interest... Read more »
At a time of year when transportation and freight are already pressed, the possibility of a major rail strike threatens to further disrupt the US economy. In September, a tentative agreement was made between rail companies and unions, temporarily preventing a strike. Now it appears that a strike may be imminent next month. Contract negotiations... Read more »
A second wave of Superfund taxes will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The new round of taxes will be applied to imported crude oil and petroleum products. The petroleum excise tax applies to crude received at a US refinery and is to be paid by the refinery operator. Taxes on petroleum products... Read more »
