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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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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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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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Leawood, KS, February 8, 2021 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is excited to announce the implementation of a Customer Portal to provide customers with on demand online access to account, product and order information. 

Peninsula Polymers has continuously evolved their online presence and invested in digital tools to enhance its customers’ experience.   Most recently, they have partnered with Datacor to deliver a fully functional portal to support and accelerate day to day interactions with their customers.  Customers can place orders outside of business hours and streamline common tasks with 24/7 access to all of their data.   

“Our goal is to be ahead of the curve in terms of providing the information our customers want to see, when they want to see it,” said Ken Moran, President.   “We view the Customer Portal as a great first step to achieving that objective and also to demonstrate to our strategic suppliers that Peninsula is committed to serving our mutual customer base in a superior manner.”

Customers may contact their respective seller or customer service representative to set up Customer Portal access or go to penpoly.com and select Customer Portal from the main menu. 

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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