DICKSON, Tenn.—For its timely communications and excellent customer service, Zochem L.L.C. has named Palmer Holland as Distributor of the Year.
According to the zinc oxide supplier, Palmer Holland has been a distribution partner for many years. The honor marks the second win for the Cleveland-based specialty chemical and ingredient distribution company.
"We are especially pleased to honor Palmer Holland as the Zochem Distributor of the Year," said Josh Lazar, Zochem regional sales manager. "With broad coverage and a highly dedicated work force, this award for Palmer Holland is well deserved."
Palmer Holland works in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and plastics markets, all spaces that are "a strong fit" for Zochem's customers.
"Palmer Holland's customer focus approach to service aligns well with Zochem's dedication to providing our accounts with the certainty of product service and quality, day in and day out," said Zochem President and CEO Mo Sharma. "Palmer Holland does a great job of communicating with customers and Zochem so that everyone functions as a team."
Palmer Holland Business Manager Dane Kenney and Alison Thacker, key account manager, accepted the award.
Established in 1925 as Palmer Supplies Co., Palmer Holland is a national specialty chemical and ingredient distributor of raw materials. The company has more than 40 account managers and ingredient consultants stationed across the U.S.
Zochem, with a second location in Brampton, Ontario, supplies zinc oxide to the tire, rubber, chemical, electronics, agricultural, plastics, USP/pharma and ceramics markets, among others. The company was founded in 1933 and manufactures 18 standard formulations.