When it comes to chemical storage, you have options — but not all options are the same. What should you look for when considering which chemical storage company to partner with? Here are four key indicators of a good business partner.

1. Cutting-Edge Facilities

The chemical industry is constantly changing. Methods improve, best practices are updated and facility technology makes chemical storage safer and more efficient. As such, you want your products to be housed in a chemical storage facility that is equipped to change with the times. Before making your decision, ask for facility specs — and if possible, take a look for yourself.

2. Solid Safety and Compliance Record

Every chemical storage facility must adhere to strict OSHA regulations. What distinguishes one facility from another is the approach. Does the company meet standards or exceed them? What about industry best practices that fall outside of government regulations? Ask for documentation on specific safety protocol. As a business, your top concern should be the safety of personnel and the products, so make sure your warehousing partner is doing all it can.

3. Clean and Sanitary Conditions

It might not seem incredibly important in the grand scheme of your decision-making process, but it is. Behind compliance with regulations are conditions on the ground. How well is the facility physically maintained? You can tell a lot about a chemical warehousing company by the effort it puts into cleanliness and sanitation.

4. Experience in Multiple Sectors

Chemical storage and distribution isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different sectors have different chemical needs. For example, bulk storage and delivery might make sense for a company that moves through chemicals fairly quickly, but it might not for a company with more sporadic chemical needs. A chemical company’s experience will shape how it responds to customer needs. Do your homework, and find out how long the company has been around and what kind of businesses it has served.

A Chemical Storage Company That Fits the Bill

You’ve got a lot of boxes to check before deciding which chemical storage company to partner with. Luckily, SolvChem Custom Packaging Division makes it easy. We’ll gladly walk you through all of your concerns and show you firsthand why we’re one of the most respected chemical companies in the business. From chemical blending to warehousing and shipping, we set a high bar. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.