ABOUT PALMER HOLLAND
About Palmer Holland
Established in 1925, today Palmer Holland is an employee-owned, independent North American specialty chemical and ingredient distributor of raw materials headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with 50+ account managers and ingredient consultants stationed throughout the United States and Canada. Discover how we're Dependably Independent.
Company Purpose
Overview
Mission
Vision
Purpose
Powered by People
We prioritize our team, our partners, and our communities. Caring for each other is how we thrive.
Authentic Partnerships
We build lasting bonds by investing in meaningful connections, knowing that genuine partnership means we grow together.
Be the Standard
We do what's right—with honesty, respect, and the courage to make tough choices, even when the spotlight isn’t on us.
Move with Purpose
We embrace challenges with adaptability and determination, stepping up to make a difference with intent and confidence.
Ownership In Action
We're all in—independent, accountable, and proud to own every choice, challenge, and success.
Certifications & Compliance
Established in 1991, ACD Responsible Distribution™ is a comprehensive program that sets rigorous environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability standards for the chemical industry. The framework drives continuous improvement across chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal. Participation reflects a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, product stewardship, transparent community engagement, and responsible, sustainable business practices.
ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized quality management standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization. Certification reflects a structured, customer-focused approach to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and consistent product and service quality. Compliance requires annual internal audits, third-party surveillance audits, and triennial registration reviews. The framework promotes strong leadership, process discipline, data-driven decisions, supplier collaboration, and ongoing performance improvement.
Palmer Holland, as the premier specialty chemicals, ingredient, and raw materials distributor, is committed to meeting customer, principal, regulatory, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements, as well as to continuous improvement through the use of measurable quality objectives.
The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association membership offers unparalleled networking opportunities, access to important regulatory information, current news and a wide range of knowledge and expertise communicated through a top-tier trade magazine and e-publications.
The link below leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) supports education, research, and technical advancement within the confectionery industry. Membership reflects a commitment to product quality, food safety, and continuous improvement in manufacturing practices. Through PMCA, we stay connected to evolving processing technologies, ingredient innovation, and regulatory developments. Active involvement strengthens technical expertise, industry collaboration, and our ability to support confectionery manufacturers with informed, forward-looking solutions.
Membership in the American Coatings Association reflects our commitment to advancing the paints and coatings industry through innovation, regulatory leadership, and responsible manufacturing. ACA promotes science-based policy, environmental stewardship, and technical collaboration. Through active engagement, we stay aligned with evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices—strengthening our ability to support customers with compliant, high-performance solutions.
