Zochem Names Palmer Holland as Distributor of The Year

Palmer Supplies Co. Jan 03, 2019

Dedication and customer focus cited.

Dickson, TN, January 2, 2019—Zochem has awarded Palmer Holland its Distributor of the Year Award for 2018. Palmer Holland has been a Zochem distribution partner for many years and has earned this award, both for sales growth as well as customer service.

“We are especially pleased to honor Palmer Holland as the Zochem Distributor of the year,” said John Cartwright, Zochem Regional Manager. “With broad coverage and a highly dedicated work force, this award for Palmer Holland is well deserved.” The company’s focus on the areas of CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), agriculture, health & nutrition, and plastics markets are a strong fit for Zochem’s customer base.

Zochem Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ed Smith added that, “Everyone with whom we have worked at Palmer Holland has a real customer focus. And when the customer is happy, we’re happy!” In accepting the award, Ron Zmich, Business Director for CASE Products of Palmer Holland, voiced optimism for continued growth from Zochem product sales.

About Palmer Supplies Company

Established in 1925 as Palmer Supplies Company, today Palmer Holland is a national specialty chemical and ingredient distributor of raw materials. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has 40+ account managers and ingredient consultants stationed across the United States. By being employee-owned, the company has the flexibility to provide customers and principals with effective and efficient solutions to their needs.

About Zochem Inc.

Zochem LLC supplies zinc oxide to the tire, rubber, chemical, electronics, agricultural, plastics, USP/pharma, ceramics markets, and others. The company was founded in 1933 and manufacturers 18 standard formulations. Founded in 1933, Zochem has manufacturing operations in Dickson TN and Brampton Ontario. The management team has well over 250 years of zinc experience and is ready to tackle any challenge.

Additional Information on Zochem LLC

Founded in 1933, Zochem has been located in Brampton, Ontario since 1974. In late 2017, it was acquired by Zinc Oxide LLC. Led by a team of industry veterans, Zinc Oxide LLC had rapidly established itself as a major producer. Today, the combined company is a technological and market leader.

Nine muffle furnaces
Highly efficient “French Process” method
Large North American production capacity
700 customers
World-class North American Distribution network with 15 distributors having 35 strategically-located warehouses
Six export agents in Asia, Europe, Caribbean and India
Two plants for security of supply
Management team has 250+ years of combined zinc experience
Four pelletizers, with a capacity of 36,000 MT
Geographic footprint allows combined entity to reduce total miles transported for material freight savings, reduced shipping times and reduced carbon footprint
Broadest product range of high purity, high & low surface area, USP, pellets