The 2023 Alliance for Chemical Distribution annual meeting was one for the books. Led by Chairman Mat Brainerd, President Brian Miller and COO Neil Morgan, Team Brainerd had a great time networking with industry stakeholders, learning from impactful speakers and sharing our insights.
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Tulsa, OK Nov. 21, 2022 // Brainerd Chemical Company, an industry leading chemical manufacturer and hybrid distributor is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for the fourth year in a row.
Brainerd Chemical was recognized with the Oklahoma regional award as a top employer within the mid-sized company category (35 to 149 employees) by The Oklahoman, a leading regional media company.
“Being named a Top Workplace for four consecutive years is an incredible achievement that underscores our workforce’s commitment to stewardship.”
– Neil Morgan, COO Brainerd Chemical Company
Brainerd Chemical is proud to represent the chemical manufacturing & distribution industry alongside the diverse range of companies. We value employee engagement, its impact on performance and how employee feedback provides critical business intelligence that helps our leadership continuously improve health, safety, security, and environmental procedures in every phase of chemical manufacturing, production, service, storage, handling, transportation and disposal.
Award Criteria
The Top Workplace selections were made based on feedback from participating companies’ employees. In the Spring of 2022, Brainerd Chemical staff members were offered an opportunity to complete an anonymous employee engagement survey which polled for feedback on various topics related to job satisfaction and company culture. Response was overwhelming with Brainerd employees completing well beyond the minimum rate of 35% participation to be considered for the Top Workplace award. The results were then compared to other participating companies and ranked accordingly, with the highest-scoring companies receiving Top Workplace designations.
About Brainerd Chemical Company:
Brainerd Chemical specializes in high hazard chemistries and their transportation. More than toll blenders, Brainerd creates, builds and manages specialized manufactured chemistries.
As a hybrid distributor, we’re transforming the industry, supporting clients with faster, safer and more efficient delivery. Our robust rail terminals and bulk storage warehouses are strategically positioned across the U.S. for domestic and international delivery.
For over 64 years, Brainerd has dared to do the challenging work that builds a more sustainable chemical industry.
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Tulsa, OK Nov. 29, 2021 // Recognized as a Top Workplace for the 3rd consecutive year, Brainerd Chemical Company leads the way in the chemical manufacturing industry with a workforce culture second to none that endeavors to create safer communities in the areas we serve and greater accountability for a more sustainable future.
“Join us in celebrating the companies that excel in creating a positive and fulfilling work environment. We are honored to be again recognized as a Top Workplace as we continue delivering on our commitment to environmentally sustainable and responsible business practices.”
Gregg Johnson, Human Resources Director of Brainerd Chemical Company
Award Criteria
The selection of Top Workplaces is determined by gathering feedback from employees of participating companies. Every spring, the Brainerd Chemical team is given a chance to complete an anonymous employee engagement survey, providing valuable insights on job satisfaction and company culture. To be eligible for the Top Workplace award, a minimum participation rate of 35% is required. However, this is rarely an issue at Brainerd due to high engagement levels. The results are then compared to those of other participating companies, and the companies with the highest scores are recognized with Top Workplace designations.
About Brainerd Chemical Company
Brainerd Chemical specializes in high hazard chemistries and their transportation. Brainerd creates, builds and manages specialized manufactured chemistries. As a hybrid distributor, we’re transforming the industry, supporting clients with faster, safer and more efficient delivery. Our robust rail terminals and bulk storage warehouses are strategically positioned across the U.S. for domestic and international delivery.
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Source: Brainerd Chemical Company
PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) today named Mathew A. Brainerd, chairman and owner of Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc., the 2016 Distributor of the Year.
Recipients of this award demonstrate outstanding commitment to the chemical distribution community and work steadfastly on behalf of NACD and the entire industry.
Brained is currently the immediate past-chairman of NACD, and has served in several positions within the association since 2009. He also worked to promote global harmonization of the chemical industry during his time as President of the International Council of Chemical Trade Associations.
“Mat has played a critical role in making Brainerd Chemical a best-in-class industry leader,” said Eric R. Byer, president of NACD. “He has devoted an incredible amount of time and effort to his company and the industry as a whole. His leadership of our board and association over the last two years has been exemplary. No one deserves this year’s award more.”
The award was presented at NACD’s 45th Annual Meeting by Tommy Turriff, president of TLC Ingredients, Inc., and the 2015 Distributor of the Year. In presenting the award, Turriff praised Brainerd for his commitment to the industry, saying, “Mat has an incredible enthusiasm for Responsible Distribution and the association’s membership. He has dedicated countless hours and traveled many miles over the years in helping NACD achieve its goals, and it’s an honor to present him with the 2016 Distributor of the Year Award today.”
With more than 3,000 customers in 40 states, Brainerd Chemical is among the ICIS Top 100 U.S. Chemical Distributors and is a major regional provider and distributor of chemicals for research facilities, industrial plants and agricultural operations.
NACD and its over 440 member companies are vital to the chemical supply chain providing products to over 750,000 end users. NACD members are leaders in health, safety, security, and environmental performance through implementation of Responsible Distribution, established in 1991 as a condition of membership and a third-party verified management practice. For more information, visit www.NACD.com.
Contact: Matthew McKinney
(571) 482-3074
mmckinney@NACD.com
SOURCE National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)