Peninsula Polymers Completes Acquisition of New Distribution Center in Indiana

Leawood, KS, December 1, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new 32,000 square foot facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

“We are always looking for opportunities to better serve our customer base and we felt this warehouse was the perfect addition to our Midwest footprint,” said Ken Moran, President. “We are excited about the strategic investment in the region and are looking forward to 2024.”

“We have started ramping up operations at the Fort Wayne distribution center and expect to be fully operational by year end,” said Richard Daigle, Director of Operations.

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving
customers in North America for over 30 years. With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at [email protected].


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Peninsula Polymers awarded Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

Leawood, KS, November 27, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, was awarded the Silver medal from EcoVadis, an independent, trusted ratings provider that assesses environmental performance, labor and human rights practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. 

This recent recognition of Silver places Peninsula’s sustainability performance in the top 25% of companies across all industries and represents an improvement over its prior rating of Bronze for 2022.   “We are especially proud of this rating because it validates the efforts we have made internally to ensure every decision is made with exemplary Corporate Social responsibility in mind,” said Ken Moran President. “We will continue to look for ways to improve upon our existing practices or implement new initiatives that advance our strategic sustainability goals for the benefit of our employees, customers, suppliers and the environment.”

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years.  

With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at [email protected].


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Peninsula Polymers and Westlake Epoxy expand their longstanding National Distribution Agreement into Mexico markets

Leawood, KS, November 17, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce that they are expanding their National Distribution Agreement with Westlake Epoxy into Mexico for 2024.

“We have been proud to call Westlake Epoxy a long-term strategic partner, and we see entering the Mexico market with them as the next logical progression. We could not be more pleased to have Westlake Epoxy by our side in this endeavor,” said Ken Moran, President. “As we evaluate how to add value and best serve our customers and strategic partners, it is important to us to provide stability and continued investments for mutual growth.”

“The professionalism and technical expertise Peninsula provides to our mutual customer base has always been exemplary, so it was an easy decision to work with them as they move into the new region. We are looking forward to a successful 2024 as well as pursuing opportunities outside of the US into Mexico,” said Adam Houseman, Distribution Manager – Americas, Westlake Epoxy.

About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the Company’s web site at www.westlake.com.

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years. With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at
[email protected].


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Peninsula Polymers awarded Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis

Leawood, KS, January 16, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce that it has received the Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis, an independent, trusted ratings provider that assesses environmental performance, labor and human rights practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.


Using international sustainability standards, EcoVadis has rated more than 100,000 companies globally across all industries and sizes. “We are happy to receive this recognition from EcoVadis for our ongoing efforts to put sustainability at the forefront of all of our actions as a company. Whether internally focused or in conjunction with our strategic partners, we see this as just the beginning of our ongoing evolution and will continue to prioritize efforts that exhibit exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility” said Ken Moran, President.


As a result of the recent EcoVadis assessment, Peninsula is in process of implementing new internal programs to address opportunities for improvement and has earmarked several capital expenditures to enhance their facilities in Stone Mountain, GA, New Orleans, LA, and High Point, NC in 2023.

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years.

With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at [email protected].


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Peninsula Polymers awarded national distribution rights for Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) products in the C.A.S.E. markets.

Leawood, KS, June 16, 2022 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce expanded recognition with Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) for WB systems. Effective July 1, 2022, Peninsula will have distribution rights throughout the US for the Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, and Elastomers (C.A.S.E.) markets.

Peninsula Polymers has worked closely with Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) since 2019. “As a team we have worked hard to solidify our relationship with Arkema and deliver value to the market,” said Ken Menzel, Director of Marketing/Supplier Relations. “We are positioned well to flourish with this new recognition and will be proactive to ensure a smooth transition for our mutual customers. We do not take national distribution rights lightly and are excited to demonstrate to Arkema that they have chosen the right partner.”

“Over the past four years, Peninsula’s efforts with our customers have been exemplary and we are happy to announce this national relationship into the CASE markets,” said Eric Kaiser, Regional President – North America, Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives. “We know Peninsula will continue to serve us and our mutual customers well through this transition.”

About Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex)
Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) designs and produces rheology additives for aqueous formulations and water-borne processes. With Innovation for Sustainable Development as a core strategy, Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) is developing high performance additives to serve a wide variety of applications, such as Waterborne Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Paper Coatings, Minerals Processing, Construction, Homecare and Water Treatment. With production sites in France, the Netherlands, USA, China and Brazil, Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) employs more than 450 people. Coatex is a subsidiary of the ARKEMA group, France’s leading chemicals producer.

For more information, please visit Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) website: www.coatex.com

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years. With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at
[email protected].


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Peninsula Polymers Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

Leawood, Kansas, March 21, 2022 – Today, Peninsula Polymers announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the health, safety, and security of its employees, community, and the environment. Responsible Distribution is the National Association of Chemical Distributor’s (NACD) third-party-verified environmental, health, safety, and security program that allows members to demonstrate their pledge to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 30 million tons of product every year,” said NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer. “Through their successful verification, Peninsula Polymers and its senior leadership have committed to continuous improvement in the responsible management and handling of chemicals that ensures NACD members effectively support the industries America relies on most, such as agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”

The Responsible Distribution program requires third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles, including strict adherence to widely accepted industry and business practices and participation with interested entities in creating responsible laws, regulations, and systems to help safeguard our communities, workplaces, and environment.

Participation in Responsible Distribution has significant benefits, including education and training in health, safety, security, and environmental performance; better documentation of company policies; improved communication with local communities; reduced audit time and costs; and increased credibility.

“Responsible Distribution has helped Peninsula Polymers establish and maintain industry best practices that ensure a safe working environment for our employees as well as help protect the communities we operate and live in,” said Richard Daigle, Director of Operations, Peninsula Polymers.

To learn more about Responsible Distribution, visit www.nacd.com/rd/about/

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years.  

With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at [email protected].


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