Responsible Distribution

Coast Southwest is committed to health, safety, security, and caring for the environment and our community.

We're Proud to Help Drive Progress As a member of NACD…
...we're part of an international association representing more than 380 chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners, where we and other members meet the highest standards in environmental safety, performance and security. With presence in all 50 states, comprising more than 85% of the chemical distribution capacity in the nation and 90% of the industry's gross revenue, we help create and drive industry best practices and economic progress.

Where Progress Meets Safety
We and other NACD members play a vital role in the national and world economy by directly creating more than 136,000 direct and indirect jobs. In 2009 alone, NACD member companies sold $18.6 billion of product through distribution to approximately 750,000 end-users in markets like Adhesives & Sealants, Agriculture, Automotive, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Electronics, Paints and Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Textiles and more. By following NACD's Responsible Distribution guidelines, NACD members also earned an exemplary safety record.

Responsible Distribution
...is NACD's mandatory, third-party verified environmental, health, safety & security program. Achieving Responsible Distribution Verification, means we can assure you and other customers that we meet the highest standards in safety and performance, distinguishing ourselves from the competition.

Advocacy
NACD gives us a voice in promoting sensible laws and regulations to protect employees, customers, communities and the chemical industry's ability to compete in global markets and create and maintain jobs.

Uniting the Entire Supply Chain
NACD activities throughout the year allow Members and Affiliates — like chemical manufacturers, warehousers, handlers, transportation firms and a variety of other companies — to share information and best practices, and connect with key decision-makers in the chemical industry supply chain…making for a smarter, safer industry.