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2023: A Year of Growth at All Chemical

Written by SysAdmin on December 13, 2023. Posted in Construction Updates.

2023: A Year of Growth at All ChemicalYear’s end brings reflection. We’re taking the opportunity to reflect upon what the year brought us—and to envision what’s ahead.

Here at All Chemical, we’re always busy, upholding our high standards and developing innovations that will enable us to provide our customers with increasingly excellent service. Yet now and then, we like to pause in retrospection. In addition to our 45th anniversary milestone this past November, it’s been a busy year at All Chemical’s HQ!

Accomplishments of 2023

Our Lakewood headquarters was filled with activity this year as we undertook major expansion projects. The goal? To drastically increase our wash rack, storage, and processing capacity, so we can better serve you! Talking numbers, this means:

2 added wash rack bays
An improved wastewater treatment filtration system
16 additional steam stations
4 new ISO container storage pads

We are near completion on all our proposed projects, which has us excited and optimistic as we look to the coming year.

2 Additional Wash Bays

The roof overhang will be installed within the coming weeks. Our wash types:

Standard chemical
Diesel
Specialized for heavy, oil-based products
Food grade
Kosher-certified: Standard wash, tank upgrade and maintenance
Re-Kosherization

Wastewater Treatment Facility

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, this maintains 100% compliance with the NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection).

16 Additional Steam Stations

In addition to our overall expertise, we boast these unique options:

Low and high pressure capabilities
Steam-regulating capabilities
Hot water heating
Capability to put 50+ containers out on a steam
Redundancy with two independent steam boilers
24/7/365 On-call boiler maintenance to fix an issue immediately
24/7 monitoring with fixed interval monitoring as required by the customer

4 New ISO Container Storage Pads

We have the capacity, redundancy, and resources to pick up and deliver your container, and provide long-term storage.

Even better, we achieved these goals while remaining 100% operational. While expanding our wash bays and wastewater facilities, we utilized 3 roof overhangs to address the issue of secondary containment. Installing these overhangs extended the longevity of our systems and our technology—all while making it possible for us to continue servicing our full customer base without interruption.

And we didn’t just do this in the arena of construction and expansion. We took our passion for improvement into other technological systems and processes at All Chemical this year.

Our customers know us as innovators who constantly bring them the best that’s on offer in this industry. In 2023, we reached a new level of technological efficiency, fully digitizing our wash rack and steam informational systems. Not only did this boost efficiency, but it also increased our transparency, reduced redundancy issues, and further streamlined our service processes—a win for all concerned!

Finally, taking care of our team is always forefront in our minds, and 2023 was no exception to this. We set goals for ourselves to improve several internal systems and launch initiatives that would improve our already high-quality company culture. In short, our team is incredible, and we know it. Not for a moment do we lose sight of the fact that our people are integral to our success.

Looking Ahead to 2024

Several projects and goals have us enthusiastic as we plan for the coming year. Chief among them is our goal of garnering recognition as a Responsible Distribution member with the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD).

The ACD Responsible Distribution program is a well-respected name in this industry, providing a comprehensive set of security, health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards for players in the bulk liquid transportation game. Their guidelines and framework align with our own company values for transparency, stellar communication, and upholding the highest safety standards.

With dips in the last handful of years, the market is inching upward once again, and we at All Chemical are attuned as ever to our customers’ needs, responding and pivoting as the situation requires. In 2024, we’ll be holding to our motto, “There’s nothing we cannot, will not, or do not do for our customers!”

What It’s All About

So, as we approach the end of 2023, what do we most want our current and prospective customers to know?

We care.

We’re not some huge, faceless corporation to whom clients are numbers and all that matters is the bottom line. At All Chemical, we pour our attention and passion into each customer’s order, with great concern for what your service experience is like with us—from the point of first contact through each shipment we complete.

At the other end of every email, every phone call, is a real person on the All Chemical team who genuinely cares about your needs. We put our full effort into each account and every single order we fulfill. And we’re constantly attending to quality: taking to heart whenever something goes awry and putting tremendous energy into improvement.

That’s why, as we enter 2024, we invite you to contact us here at All Chemical when it comes time to tackle your bulk liquid transport needs, and learn for yourself the benefits of working with a customer-centric company like us.

All Chemical Celebrates 45 Year Milestone

Written by SysAdmin on December 5, 2023. Posted in 45th Anniversary.

All Chemical Celebrates 45 Year MilestoneAs we all make our way further into the holiday season, there’s a different kind of celebration taking place at All Chemical. While the world anticipates the joy of winter festivities, we are ushering in a milestone of our own.

On November 30th, we celebrated our company’s 45th anniversary!

This milestone has us reflecting on our history: where we began, the values that formed us, and the successes and challenges we’ve met along the way.

In short, we’re celebrating everything that brought us to where we are today as one of the leading, most trusted names in our industry.

It All Starts With Values

When our founder, Steve Quadrel, started All Chemical back in 1978, he modeled the company after the guiding values of his family’s business, Quadrel Brothers (already an early leader in the bulk liquid transportation industry):

Unparalleled customer service
Exceptional quality
Early adopters of innovation
Excellence in partnership

These were values that had become synonymous with the Quadrel name. So, when it came time to form the All Chemical leadership team and establish its company culture, Steve knew what to do. He’d lead with those values and watch the company expand and flourish, one relationship at a time.

Satisfied customers spread the word of our exemplary services, our dedication to meeting customers’ needs, and our exacting safety standards. Soon, our reputation solidified: All Chemical was known as a highly trustworthy bulk liquid transportation company that never hesitated to go the extra mile for those we served.

Taking Care of Our People

You don’t need to work with us long to learn: We’re all about taking excellent care of our people, whether that’s our staff or our customers.

How do we do this for customers?

We have a “yes, and” mentality when it comes to meeting our customers’ needs. Where other companies might keep to pre-determined limits, our policy is that there’s nothing we can’t, won’t, or don’t do for our customers.
We’ll work under weekend and off-hours time crunches to make sure we get the job done right.
When issues arise, we don’t quit; we just brainstorm solutions!

This leads to surprising innovations and levels of adaptability that keep us competitive and relevant, operating right at the cutting edge of our industry. In turn, our wonderful customers stay loyal to us, trusting us time and again with their portfolios of chemicals. They know that with us, they are always treated as our top priority.

And we don’t just do this in response to immediate needs. We also consider our customers’ long-term needs, anticipating these based on each customer’s array of services on offer. That way, when a new need arises, they don’t have to look any further afield. We’re already one step ahead, well situated to offer the services they didn’t know they were going to need.

In everything we do, we maintain short-term operational growth while simultaneously developing long-term strategic objectives to ensure sustainability far into the future.

A big part of this is how we treat our own team. Good businesses are built from the ground up, and that means taking care of your people. At All Chemical, we intentionally cultivate a positive employee culture, which naturally leads to a motivated team.

Leadership has been in our teams’ shoes, having to problem-solve and exercise ingenuity in demanding circumstances. That’s why we lead with empathy and an open-door policy. It’s important to us to stay in touch with what our team needs and expects from us.

In return, we err on the side of over-communication, so our workers understand all of our policies, protocols, and the reasons behind them. This, we have found, ensures the best safety outcome for all concerned.

In addition to those guiding values mentioned above, we’re also dedicated to maintaining a level of professionalism and courtesy that is no longer standard in the trucking industry. Because of how loyal we are to our team, our drivers take pride in their jobs. We ensure they have top-of-the-line equipment they feel safe to drive, and we provide them with competitive pay and benefits.

Being an All Chemical team member makes our employees stand taller, secure in the knowledge that we’ve got their backs.

Keys to Our 45 Years of Success

So, what key accomplishments have proved the most pivotal to our lasting success?

Our Lakewood, NJ property. All Chemical entered a new level of success with the acquisition of the 20-acre lot that is now our company headquarters. Property ownership gave us the critical foundation required to develop our exceptional one-stop-shop services, through the construction of our wash bays and wastewater facilities.
We expanded the reach of our business to ISO container storage. This meant drastically augmenting our wash rack and adding on further service offerings, causing us to grow into the self-sufficient bulk liquid transportation carrier we are today.
Our Kosher certification forms our third key accomplishment. While we ship throughout the continental U.S. and even parts of Canada, here in our local sector—the Northeast corridor—no other companies besides us provide certified services for transporting raw Kosher materials. This is a critical gap, since communities in need of these services are a growing and vital part of our world. They deserve trustworthy, certified carriers who can transport the materials they need while meeting all Kosher Law requirements.

Heartfelt Thanks as We Look to The Future

We’ve seen the industry change during these past four decades and watched many bulk liquid transportation companies rise and fall, unable to adapt in the face of a shifting landscape. But here at All Chemical, our deep commitment to our customers—and our willingness to go above and beyond to meet their needs—has kept us innovating and thriving.

This anniversary, we reflect on the contribution of our employees (past and present), our vendors, and our loyal customers, and we say “Thank you.” We appreciate your contribution to our success and look with great optimism to what the future has in store.

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Behind the Scenes: All Chemical’s Ingenuity

Written by SysAdmin on November 14, 2023. Posted in The All Chemical Team.

Behind the Scenes: All Chemical’s IngenuityAddressing the Problem

One of our customers hired another bulk liquid transportation company to ship Maleic Anhydride from Texas to Illinois from the shipper’s tank to the customers. It wasn’t the multi-state nature of the job that was presenting the biggest problem; it was the temperature-sensitive nature of the product.

The original carrier found this out the hard way. When they attempted to transfer the product in preparation for shipping, they failed to keep the temperature as precisely controlled as it needed to be. Sure enough, the product coagulated rapidly, thickening on the valve and halting the process completely.

To illustrate, imagine sticking a long, stainless-steel straw through a snowbank, trying to siphon water from a container on one end of the straw to a container on the other end. Since the straw isn’t insulated, any water flowing through it would freeze as soon as it’s exposed to the cold.

At that point, the carrier threw up their hands and said the job was a no-go, leaving the customer with a trailer full of coagulated product and no way to get it shipped to where it needed to go.

We’ll take it from here…

Finding a Solution

Immediately, our team jumped on board and started brainstorming with our bulk liquid intermodal services.

After returning the coagulated product to the correct temperature, how could we engineer the transfer process to guarantee success? Suffice it to say, the factors involved were complex; and with a product this temperamental, we knew we had a narrow margin of error if we wanted to get this done right.

Our team was determined to figure out a solution. Led by our resident problem solver, Director of Operations’ Jim Notarfrancesco, we workshopped a variety of solutions to land on an ingenious workaround.

The a-ha moment: retrofit our trailers to suit the demanding product specifics to keep it at a consistent temperature.

The solution we engineered was two-pronged.

1. We circulated engine coolant through a coil to keep the product warm by moving heat from the engine directly through the trailer.
2. We kept the valve stem warm throughout the journey to avoid it being clogged with the product.

As we discuss next steps with our customer, the trailer is in Channahon, Illinois. It’s on a steam pad to bump up the temperature to the required range while we steam the rear valve to loosen any coagulation that could possibly form around it. Delivering safely and efficiently is about getting into the most granular details of crossing our t’s and dotting our i’s.

No Matter What, We Deliver

Our commitment to innovative problem-solving, even in the face of complex challenges, is our industry calling card. Our customer’s distress call wasn’t the first time we’ve been asked to step in and fix a supposedly unsolvable issue that another carrier couldn’t handle.

Trust us to deliver solutions that safeguard your product and ensure a successful outcome…every time.

Stay tuned for more innovative solutions from our team. If you’re looking for a reliable and resourceful partner for your bulk liquid shipping needs, contact All Chemical today.

All Chemical: Always on the Job

Written by SysAdmin on November 7, 2023. Posted in The All Chemical Team.

All Chemical: Always on the JobWe can’t fall down on the job when so much depends on that job being done—and done right. So, we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard, making sure we’re a well-oiled machine so we can show up when it matters most.

This is how we have established our proven reputation in the bulk liquid transportation industry, as a known, reliable carrier for essential services, no matter what chaos is unfolding in the world around us.

We’re The Emergency Services First Call

Why are we so determined when it comes to emergency preparedness? It’s because we support crucial sectors:

Private and public utility companies
Government branches and services
Nuclear sites
Essential goods and services

When emergency strikes, we at All Chemical keep our hand at the helm. Through our decades of experience in this industry, we’ve developed detailed, thorough plans of action for a whole host of disaster situations.

How We Do It

We’re a company guided by our core values. When it comes to handling emergencies, we steer by our values of excellence in service and stringency in safety standards. In an emergency situation, that translates as unparalleled, rapid communication that enables us to turn on a dime to help our customers in times of extreme duress: no ifs, ands, or buts.

Our team includes reserve staff: select CDL-certified employees who are constantly on call in case we need them to drop everything and aid us in addressing a customer’s emergency. And to better equip us to do that, we’ve allocated our services and equipment nationwide—whether holding tanks, cargo tanks, or standing agreements—with a focus on key areas we know are in need of extra on-demand help, in addition to our 24/7/365 staff.

Almost all of our drivers have their HME endorsement, and their TWIC card, and are vetted for nuclear power plants, Department of Defense (DOD) and water treatment facilities.

It all comes down to this: There’s nothing we can’t, don’t, or won’t do for our customers. We are prepared down to the smallest detail, and we always follow through.

An Insider’s Look at All Chemical’s Tank Leasing Services

Written by SysAdmin on October 17, 2023. Posted in Service Capabilities.

An Insider’s Look at All Chemical’s Tank Leasing ServicesAt All Chemical, we’re a customer-first bunch, and that means there is no job that we can’t, won’t, or don’t do! (In our industry, that is. We don’t do your taxes or anything.) From washing and steaming to storage and leasing, our valued customers need look no further for all their bulk liquid transportation needs.

You may already be familiar with our tank washing and steaming here at All Chemical. Maybe you’ve experienced our services firsthand, or perhaps you’ve read our behind-the-scenes look at our steaming and washing processes.

Since we have such a large fleet, we also offer tank leasing services!

How Tank Leasing Works

It begins when we receive your call inquiring about leasing a trailer. Our team then verifies the type of product you need to load onto the trailer: an essential step of due diligence, ensuring we lease you a trailer that’s compatible with your product.

We have the fleet capacity to lease to customers for a variety of loads:

Chemical trailers
Food-grade trailers
Kosher-Certified trailers
ISO Container chassis

For new customers, we’ll send you a credit application. After receiving approval, we then proceed with setting up your trailer for lease. Once we’ve verified your product, our dispatch team checks our trailer availability and assigns your trailer number.

If you’re an existing customer, we can move straight to the trailer setup, and your trailer can be ready in as little as 24–48 hours.

After the trailer setup, we dispatch a Master Lease Agreement and addendum that you sign and return to us with a COI for each leased trailer. This agreement outlines your responsibilities under the lease, while the addendum includes information about the trailer, lease terms, and cost. Lease lengths vary, from a single day to several months, a full year, or even multiple years!

Why Lease with All Chemical?

So, why choose All Chemical for your tank leasing needs? It’s simple. We offer:

better capacity
greater flexibility
and a more streamlined service experience.

Our fleet capacity at All Chemical is broader than most other bulk liquid transportation companies can provide. Nearly all of our trailers are DOT 407’s, which means they’re designed to transport a wide range of products. Moreover, Kosher-certified carriers like us are hard to come by, and we have the ability to lease Kosher-certified tanks. Our large fleet of FRP tankers are particularly well-suited for carrying commodities corrosive to metal.

Then there’s the flexibility you enjoy as an All Chemical customer. When leasing our trailers, you can choose from an array of pickup and return options. Those who prefer to handle the logistics themselves can collect a trailer from our main terminal in Lakewood and return it to the same location. For those preferring an even more streamlined experience, we also offer delivery services, bringing the trailer directly to your chosen job site.

When you sign with All Chemical, you’re signing on to an optimized, one-stop-shop experience. As with our washing, steaming, and storage services, our tank leasing is conducted entirely in-house, and our fleet is large enough to allow us to provide leasing services without the slightest disruption to our other operations. We eliminate multiple vendor syndrome so that you have the peace of mind that comes with a single point of contact.

Working at All Chemical: A Day in the Life

Written by SysAdmin on October 12, 2023. Posted in Employee Spotlight, The All Chemical Team.

Working at All Chemical: A Day in the LifeLots of companies say it’s great to work for them. They talk a big game about how they treat their workers well and provide good benefits.

It’s easy to make claims, but the real test is on the ground. How well do these companies live out their values? What do their employees have to say about what it’s like to work for them?

At All Chemical, we pride ourselves on how well we treat our people: both our customers and our team. And that isn’t something we claim about ourselves because it sounds good. We say it because it’s true—and we have the data to back it up. We hear the satisfied customer and staff testimonials; and in the chemical transport trucking industry that’s plagued by driver retention problems, our impressively low turnover rate speaks for itself.

But we don’t think you should have to take our word for it. So, we thought we’d pull back the curtain again, and let you meet a couple of our employees.

That way, you can hear it straight from them: what do they love about working for All Chemical?

Meet Geoff McDade, Truck Driver

Geoff’s worked in trucking for fifty years. He’s been around the block more than once, so he knows what’s out there.

“In all my years in the workforce,” he told us, “All Chemical is by far the best place I’ve ever worked. I left for a bit in the 90s, and I tell Anthony all the time—that was the biggest regret of my life!

“All these years, I’ve seen how they work. They’ve put great systems and processes in place, and the communication from leadership is clear. They’re responsive, too. I remember once I had an issue with a Sunday drop-off, and Matt answered his phone right away and got me the quick, reliable answer I needed.

“It’s a family business, and everyone in the family is a hard and talented worker, bringing something different to the table. They actually treat you like part of their family, too: birthday and work anniversary cards, small meaningful touches like that. The team treats everyone as equals, and they share this honest, hard-working ethic that’s great to be around.

“They train right, too. They’re always telling their drivers to take their time, check their equipment, and make sure everything’s in order, so it’s done right the first time.

“Plus, they go out of their way to make life easier on us: the best tech, the best trucks, the best equipment. Steve just got me the 2023 Kenworth sleeper, and let me tell you, I’m thrilled. All Chemical’s fleet has all the bells and whistles: extra chrome, extra lights. Looks amazing driving down the road.

“Honestly, no company I’ve ever worked for compares!”

Meet Bruce O’Hora, Wash Rack Staff

Bruce has worked on our wash rack for over 3 years. When we asked him what he loved about working for All Chemical, he had this to say:

“The way I see it, this company is doing business the way it should be done, and that’s great to be a part of. Safety’s a top priority, even over productivity. The company values hard work and integrity, and they really walk the walk as far as that’s concerned.

“They make it clear how much they value our health and wellbeing as employees. The pay is well above average, great benefits, and there’s a high quality of life on the job. They provide us with the best equipment and technology. They even make little gestures of appreciation, like weekly lunches.

“Company communication is top-notch. Management has an open-door policy: come in whenever and talk directly to them. Trainings are interactive and involved, so we’re a part of the process, and they really prioritize ensuring that everyone understands. It’s the same with workplace changes, too: anytime something’s new or changing, they include all employees in the plans so everyone knows what to expect and how we’ll be affected.

“There are so many signs that the company is growing, like the new construction at the Lakewood facility—so I’m definitely excited to see what the future holds!”

And there you have it. At All Chemical, we have an excellent company culture not because we say it, but because we do it. We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it. Because our team feels appreciated, they go the extra mile—for you.

Reach out today to discuss your needs and find out how you can benefit from our thriving company culture.

Leading from Your Values: Meet All Chem’s Founder, Steve Quadrel

Written by SysAdmin on September 19, 2023. Posted in Steve Quadrel, Founder and Owner.

Leading from Your Values: Meet All Chem’s Founder, Steve QuadrelOur customers know we’re a family business, and we have been since the beginning. We’re value-led, committed to our team and our customers, and driven by excellence and innovation. Since our founding in 1978, we’ve been an industry leader in chemical processing and manufacturing.

We learned it all from our company’s founder and owner, Steve Quadrel. He established the very foundation we stand on today, whose values guide not just what we do but how we do it.

You’ve been getting to know us behind the scenes: what makes us tick, what keeps our business successful even in uncertain times. You’ve met our COO, Anthony, and now it’s time to meet Steve.

Sitting Down with Steve

To know Steve Quadrel is to understand his commitment to quality and attention to detail. He has an informal, easy-going personality that belies a sharp business acumen.

We sat down with Steve to ask about his values, his advice, and his thoughts on the business; and we’re excited to share that conversation with you!

So tell us, would you have any advice for someone starting out in this industry?

“My biggest piece of advice is to share ideas and camaraderie among your peers. You’re not gonna go this alone. Building a team you can trust is what will make or break you in this business. Don’t make the mistake of underestimating that. People who think they can just lone-cowboy their way to the top . . . well, let’s just say, they don’t last long around here!

“Make your company recession-proof. We’re lucky in this industry; chemical companies are natural canaries in the coal mine. When there’s a recession on the horizon, we’re the first to know, because ordering of non-essentials slows down. And when the recession comes, you need a business that’s strong in the essentials. Our mainstays at All Chem—water, power, and pharmaceuticals—are recession-proof. Sure, the world might be falling apart, but people are still gonna need their meds. They still need to flush their toilets, wash their dishes, stay hydrated. They still need to flip a switch and have electricity. If you can’t turn on your coffeepot in the morning, you know there’s a problem!”

Steve grinned for a moment at his own joke, then got thoughtful. “I think the final thing I’d say is, Keep a diversified portfolio. Always be open to new opportunities and expanding your horizons. Companies that can pivot and adapt: those are the companies that survive. But—and this is a big ‘but’—never, ever cut corners when it comes to safety and your company values. You don’t want to pivot away from those. The second you do, you’ve started losing your way.”

What would you say are the values that have led to you being a pillar in the community, with a solid reputation among your clients?

“Look, if you’re good to your community, the community will be good to you. Simple as that. I care about giving back, being of service. When we planned the installation of our Lakewood solar farm, I was thrilled that we could build free charging stations for people to use! Plus, I’m proud that we’re one of the few Kosher-certified providers in New Jersey, especially with a Kosher-grade wash rack. We’re providing something the community needs, and people appreciate that.

“Here’s the way I explain it to my team. I say, think about your favorite restaurant. What makes it your favorite? There’s consistency: every time you go, you have a good experience. There’s friendliness: you’re treated well, they know you. And there’s dependability: the quality of the food is always high. So let’s apply that to our business. How can we provide that level of service to our customers? And the answer is, By having a solid team you can trust. The company is only as good as the people who work for you and alongside you!”

What can you tell us about running a multigenerational family business? How do you make that a success?

“Oh, that one’s easy—easy to say, anyway!” Steve laughs. “At the end of the day, you need to let bygones be bygones. Don’t hold on to things or dredge up grudges. Use your wisdom to be a peacemaker, and remember: it’s family over everything.”

How has the transition been to shared leadership with Anthony?

“Seamless,” Steve says without hesitation. “When the time came to appoint a COO, I knew we’d need someone who fit in with our company values. I wanted to install someone who was well-liked and respected, laid back but also incredibly smart and business-savvy. Anthony is all those things and more. I couldn’t be happier with his hand at the helm. It’s really been a transition marked by shared values, and the company is better for it.”

Can you share with us one of your most memorable moments at All Chemical?

“Oh, sure, if you think you’re ready for it,” Steve says, winking. “Let’s see . . . this one takes us back to 1980. My fellow old-timers might remember the water shortage in New York that was happening that year. At one point, the USS Intrepid was pulling into New York harbor, and they didn’t have a drop of water to flush their toilets!

“We got a tanker up there pronto, full of water to pump into the ship. We were stationed on the pier for quite a while, and during that time, some big-name movie directors contacted us. Their filming had ground to a halt because they needed water-based effects, and during a drought, they needed the water brought in. Could we do it?

“It still amazes me to this day,” he said, shaking his head. “Talk about seizing opportunities to pivot and diversify! I launched an entirely new facet of our business: Aqua Effects. If you’d told me that getting into bulk liquid transportation would eventually mean me working for household name productions like Jimmy Fallon and Sex and the City, I’d have said you were crazy!

“Of course, since the advent of CGI, that element of the business has mostly dissolved. But let me tell you, it sure was fun while it lasted!”

That’s our Steve: a man of grit, humor, loyalty to his people, and an unyielding commitment to quality.

Reach out today to partner with us for your ongoing shipping needs.

Increasing Productivity, Streamlining Processes, and Cutting Unnecessary Costs While Utilizing Existing Resources

Written by SysAdmin on August 14, 2023. Posted in The All Chemical Way.

Increasing Productivity, Streamlining Processes, and Cutting Unnecessary Costs While Utilizing Existing Resources

Does the idea of enhancing your current performance without adding overhead appeal to you? Imagine being able to increase productivity, streamline processes, and cut unnecessary costs, all while utilizing your existing resources.

Because of All Chemical’s commitment to industry innovation in service to our customers, this isn’t a distant dream—it’s a tangible reality.

What Are Robotic Process Automation Technologies?

RPA is a user-friendly software technology designed to automate digital tasks, saving the labor that workers would otherwise have to expend on repetitive, time-consuming processes.

RPA technologies enable users to create software robots, also known as “bots,” that have the capability to learn, mimic, and execute rules-based business processes. These bots replicate the steps a human would follow, but in an automated format. Tasks that might take 8–12 hours a month for an employee to do manually are completed by the bot in a fraction of the time. Once set up, these bots run themselves, leaving workers free to direct their energy where it’s most needed.

Here at All Chemical, we’ve already set up 13 bots and counting, offloading repetitive tasks where accuracy is key. RPA technologies handle our accounts payable, our tolls violation processes, our batch order updates, our delivery expense reports, and more. We’ve already seen more than 80% improvement in turnaround time.

Now, automation is certainly a hot topic these days, but it’s crucial to set the proper structure and processes in place before jumping on any “shiny new tech” bandwagons. That’s why we proactively partnered with Poka-Yoke Solutions, an organization that excels in process documentation and system setup.

We knew our partners at Poka-Yoke Solutions had the know-how to ensure a smooth, accessible transition to RPA technologies, so that we could deliver reliable, consistent service offerings to you.

How Robotic Process Automation Benefits You

We embarked on the journey to adopt RPA technologies, not as a cost-cutting strategy for ourselves, but with the primary objective of enhancing value for you. Automating traditionally manual and time-consuming tasks delivers a host of benefits:

More accurate, timely, and insightful reporting.
Streamlined compliance.
Greater operational efficiency.
Reduction in errors.
Valuable business insights through data collection.
Reduction in costly work-hours.
Preservation of human capital.

And we’re excited to tell you about all this not just because you’re getting more streamlined, accurate, high-quality service from us. We’re excited because of what it might mean for you and your own company. Perhaps, like us, you’re looking to add process automation to your repertoire and leverage your current capabilities without adding overhead.

We use Nividous: a global intelligent automation company whose team helps identify and build out bots for those repetitive, costly tasks. Nividous walks you through set-up, ensuring that the automation is established to the degree of precision required. They’re there for the rollout, and they’re on hand for any troubleshooting afterward. We’ve partnered with them in implementing our RPA technologies, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the result.

To learn more, we invite you to watch the interview with our COO, Anthony Coruccini, for a more significant insight into the world of process automation.

At All Chemical, we’re committed to bringing you the best of innovation. Let’s redefine what’s possible together.

Anthony Weighs In: Where Do We Stand After COVID?

Written by SysAdmin on August 2, 2023. Posted in Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer, Post-Pandemic Analysis.

Anthony Weighs In: Where Do We Stand After COVID?

By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer

We all felt the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic, in both our personal and our professional lives. Every industry, bulk liquid transport included, experienced drastic change in the face of uncertainty.

Now, in the pandemic’s aftermath, the time has come to ask ourselves: Where do we stand now? What have we learned, and what will we take with us as we forge a new path forward?

Answering the Question by Looking Back

No one could have foreseen the pandemic’s outbreak. However, we started implementing tactics pre-pandemic that carried us through the height of COVID, and these tactics have become routine in our everyday bulk liquid transport business practices. When listening to our customers, we found they shared a growing need for a reliable and stable carrier. From there, we identified and strengthened a stable source of revenue: our on-site container storage.

Answering the Question by Looking Forward

COVID may have prompted us to ask this question. But as it turns out, the answer still applies—even after the pandemic has passed. In the world of sports, an error made during the playoffs is magnified more than a regular game.

For us at All Chemical, every day is now the playoffs.

Fast forward to the present moment, and the landscape has drastically changed. We’re not looking at high demand and labor shortages anymore. Volumes and capacity are volatile. However, we are maintaining a steady capacity to accommodate for this predicted volatility. My advice?

Return to your core values as a company.

This got us through the pandemic, and it still guides us today. We are an innovative, customer-focused bulk liquid transport company with some of the highest safety and service standards around. This, then, is what we’ll be doing:

Keeping our ears to the ground and being willing to pivot when necessary.
Stretching beyond our comfort zones to accommodate our customers.
Putting the customers’ needs first, always.
Offering services that others do not, cannot, and will not (in our case, weekend and off-hours availability).

Why? Because we know our customers have options. If we do not consistently deliver, they can easily turn to others who can carry the load. With this in mind, we focus on maintaining consistency and quality in our operations—every day.

In the bulk liquid tranport industry, where consistency can seem elusive, we strive to be the consistent factor that our customers can always rely on. This dedication to service, driven by our core values, is what helps us navigate unpredictability and continue to lead in these challenging times.

So, after the storm clears, where do we stand?

On solid ground. Firm in our values; firm in our ability to face whatever comes next.

Firm in our commitment to you.

The Benefits of Green Initiatives at All Chemical

Written by SysAdmin on July 18, 2023. Posted in The All Chemical Way.

The Benefits of Green Initiatives at All Chemical

Four Ways We Are Incorporating Innovative Solutions Into Our Operations

By Anthony Coruccini, Chief Operating Officer

All Chemical is striving to make tangible, beneficial changes at our locations to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

We maintain top of the line equipment, find innovative solutions to reuse resources, and strive to be forward thinking by harnessing renewable energy options.

It’s the kind of future where everybody wins.

Why Green Initiatives?

Over the past 45 years, we’ve seen how leading with our values means more benefits for all: for our team, for our customers, and for the business as a whole.

So, when we began focusing on environmentally conscious business strategies, we didn’t adopt them to be trendy or to avoid getting in trouble. It’s just good business sense. Success in business is all about the long game—not short-term profit and ultimate loss.

With green initiatives, we see a whole host of benefits: better, more sustainable profits; higher safety standards; excellent regulatory compliance records; innovative new technologies; and exponential customer satisfaction.

All Chemical’s Green Initiatives

Waste oil burning. Typical oil changes result in “waste oil,” which is incinerated, creating harmful emissions. At All Chemical, we have adopted a green initiative to use this oil without creating emissions.

All our waste oil is strategically stored in a cargo tank for future use, allowing us to draw from it to refill our shop’s tank, as needed.

To burn waste oil, we obtained a state permit to purchase a specialized heater that comes with emissions protections, ensuring there is no black plume of smoke discharged during incineration.

Solar panels. We are excited about our innovative solar farm that is taking shape at our Lakewood headquarters. Construction will be finished at the end of the summer.

Situated strategically on the left of a storm water retention basin stands a unique structure: a concrete pillar supporting a slanted roof, perched atop 40-foot shipping containers.

This structure serves a dual purpose. It stores materials not immediately in use and the slanted roof hosts our solar panels.

Fuel economy. We own and operate a newer fleet that adheres to stringent emissions standards, surpassing commonly mandated regulations.

All our company trucks incorporate the CARB DEF method, a progressive technology that recycles emissions from diesel burn to power the engine, capturing the exhaust with a fluid coupled with additional fuel that is then rerun through the engine.

This practice not only abides by the highest standard of emissions control but also enhances the efficiency of our operations. Additionally, all new trucks built to our specifications are automatics, meaning cost savings on fuel for us and you.

LED office lights. All Chemical’s commitment to green initiatives extends into our office spaces, too.

Our LED lights reduce our carbon footprint while also significantly cutting down our energy costs. Moreover, they last longer, reducing waste and sparing our bottom line—which enables us to spare yours.

Even small-scale green initiatives like these are both beneficial to the environment and advantageous to our customers, proving that sustainability and practicality can indeed go hand in hand.

Join Us in Green Initiative Benefits

We are working toward a more sustainable future, one where we are environmentally responsible and also operationally efficient. All Chem is a company that’s got your back—as well as the planet’s.