
Chemical Distribution Network
The Chemical Distribution Network Alliance Organization is a group of independent distributors with a proven track record of service excellence and stewardship in chemical distribution. We provide a world-class infrastructure with service, care and knowledge of local distributors. With a current network of 22 independently-owned member companies and 51 stocking locations across the United States, and combined revenues of $1.2 billion, our members are established leaders in their areas. The average CDN member has been in business for more than 45 years. We represent over 13,000 satisfied customers, over 300 suppliers, and we are the fifth largest distributor in the CPI Edition of Purchasing Magazine’s list of Top 100 North American Chemical Distributors.

International Organization for Standardization
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. International Standards gives state-of-the-art procedure specifications for products and services, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade.

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)
Alliance for Chemical Distribution(ACD) , established in 1971, is an international association of chemical distributors and their supply chain partners. Member companies process, formulate, bend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market these chemical products for over 750,000 customers.

Chemical Industry Council of Illinois
The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) is a state-wide business trade group that represents the interests of the chemical industry in the state of Illinois. CICI was first founded in 1951 as the Drug and Chemical Industries Activities Committee (DACIAC) formed by 16 companies with the main objective to promote excellence in education. Today, CICI has 210 members who represent over 700 facilities and employ over 47,000 people in Illinois.
National Science Foundation
The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. We fulfill our mission chiefly by making grants. Our investments account for about 25% of federal support to America's colleges and universities for basic research: research driven by curiosity and discovery. We also support solutions-oriented research with the potential to produce advancements for the American people.