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WSI Recognized as 2025 Responsible Care® Partner of the Year

Material Logistics & Services, LLC, a division of WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC), has received the prestigious recognition of being one of the American Chemistry Council's 2025 Responsible Care® Partners of the Year. This honor underscores the company's ongoing dedication to safety and operational excellence in the logistics sector.

The Responsible Care initiative emphasizes excellence in safety and sustainability among participants in the chemical industry. To earn this award, companies must have successfully fulfilled all Responsible Care obligations while showcasing a robust safety record over the previous year. Scott Buber, Director of WSI’s Chemical Division Operations and Regulatory Compliance, highlighted the importance of safe operations in their industry, stating, "We handle large volumes of essential and often extremely hazardous materials. This recognition reflects our team's unwavering commitment to the highest standards in chemical logistics. For us, safety is not merely a compliance requirement; it is a foundational element of our business."

Since becoming a Responsible Care® Partner in 2013, WSI has consistently gone beyond standard regulatory requirements through voluntary initiatives that promote safe and ethical handling of chemicals. Their efforts have yielded significant environmental results across their national warehouse network. Notably, WSI has played a role in saving over 14,600 trees, preventing more than 3,600 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving over 3,300 cubic yards of landfill space. These achievements stem from the company's coordinated efforts to reduce hazardous waste and optimize resource utilization, thereby benefiting both the company and the environment.

In addition to these environmental milestones, WSI has consistently outperformed industry safety standards, boasting a reportable incident rate significantly below the average in the warehouse sector. Robert Schroeder, CEO of WSI’s family of companies, reinforced the significance of safety within their operations, saying, "There is nothing more important than safety for both our customers and employees. Our commitment to responsible logistics is fundamental to who we are as an organization."

WSI Material Logistics Services, LLC specializes in the secure and compliant storage and distribution of chemicals and other hazardous products throughout the United States. Their services include not just storage but also transportation, blending, sampling, and packaging of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The overarching goal is to maintain the highest safety standards while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

As a trailblazer in the logistics industry, WSI’s recognition as a Responsible Care® Partner of the Year highlights the company's exceptional approach to chemical logistics and safety. For more information about their services and commitment to safety, visit WSI.

Conclusion

WSI’s dedication to safety and sustainability reflects industry-leading practices, setting a benchmark for others to follow. As sustainability becomes increasingly important in logistics and supply chains, WSI's achievements serve as a compelling model of operational excellence that prioritizes both human safety and environmental responsibility.