The specialty chemicals landscape continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, making it more important than ever to have the right distribution partner by your side. Many manufacturers are not large enough to purchase specialty chemicals directly from the source — and few have the budget for costly chemical management programs or large in-house procurement teams.

That’s why leading brands like 3M, Henkel, and AkzoNobel rely on trusted local distributors to deliver the materials they need efficiently and compliantly. Partnering with the right distributor frees up your team to focus on innovation, production, and growth, but choosing that partner can be a challenge.

This updated 2025 guide outlines 10 key factors to help you evaluate potential specialty chemical partners with confidence — so you can streamline your sourcing process, reduce risk, and ensure consistent supply for your operations.

Fill out the form below to discover what to look for in a trusted distribution partner — and simplify your selection process from the start.