2017 ChemStewards Performance Improvement Awards

Nation Ford Chemical Receives National Performance Improvement Honor

SOCMA Recognizes Company’s Commitment to Improving Environmental, Health, Safety & Security

FORT MILL, SC – Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) is pleased to announce it has been recognized for outstanding efforts in improving its environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) management practices by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA), the leading trade association representing specialty chemical manufacturers.

NFC is an inaugural member in SOCMA’s ChemStewards® program, which encourages companies to operate their facilities in an environment that promotes safety and environmental compliance to all stakeholders.

Phyllis Douglas and Trey Morgan accepted two Silver Performance Improvement Awards on NFC’s behalf at SOCMA’s 96th Annual Meeting and Member Dinner on December 4 in New York City. The company has received 9 silver awards in as many years.

Nation Ford Chemical was recognized for its successful efforts to improve Employee Training and Engagement for one award. The second award involved enhancements in Environmental, Health & Safety in Planning and Operations. For example, NFC has implemented a digital safety to publish current safety topics along with the company’s safety statistics to employees. They also conducted a Health & Safety day allowing employees to receive health screenings, donate blood, and make safety improvements throughout the plant.

“We are extremely proud of the hard work our employees have accomplished in our EHS&S program. These awards reflect our commitment to constant improvement for our facility, our workers and our neighbors in the community,” said Vice President, Phillip McCarter.

“Congratulations to Nation Ford Chemical and its employees on this outstanding achievement,” said SOCMA President and CEO Jennifer Abril. “As specialty chemical manufacturers, it is incumbent upon companies to be good environmental stewards and create a culture at their facilities that will ensure the safety and security of their employees and community in which they live. Nation Ford Chemical has gone above and beyond to demonstrate its commitment to improving EHS&S efforts through participation in the ChemStewards Performance Improvement Program. We commend you on a job well done.”

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About Nation Ford Chemical

Founded in 1977, Nation Ford Chemical is one of America’s most respected custom manufacturers of specialty organic chemicals.  NFC’s products, including Sulfanilic Acid (CAS#121-57-3) and PANA (N-Phenyl-1-naphthylamine, CAS#90-30-2), are sold worldwide through offices in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.  NFC has a diverse background in toll manufacturing custom chemicals with production at our 27-acre site in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.  For more information, visit www.nationfordchem.com.