I am looking for chemical distributors in Forida that sell laundry
detergents and dish cleaning chemicals to end users such as hotels,
restaurants, schools and hospitals.  I know they are out there, but my
search methods aren't working!

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 02 Dec 2003 12:17 PST

How many companies would you consider as an acceptible answer?

regards;
tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by thelonemonk-ga on 02 Dec 2003 15:20 PST

I guess the answer is not geared so much toward quantity but quality. 
In a state the size of Florida I would have to make an educated guess
that there would be somewhere around 70+ laundry and warewash chemical
distributors.  If you could find 20 that fit the parameters listed I
would consider that an unqualified success.  To be clear, I am NOT
looking for cleaning chemical manufacturers, I am looking specifically
for companies that DISTRIBUTE/SERVICE laundry and warewash chemicals
to the hospitality, athletic club and nursing home/hospital
industries.

Hello thelonemonk-ga:

It was a pleasure to answer your question. I was able to locate the
information about the distributors of chemical equipments in Florida.
Please review the following directories:

Web Link
http://www.manufacturers-directory.net/b2b/C-Chemical+Manufactures+%26+Distributors/S-FL/T-/
Summary: It is an extensive list of distributors and manufacturers in
Florida. Many have websites, others have contact information.

Web Link
http://www.enviroyellowpages.com/listings/USA/FL/cbfffe948239cd3a3d9f5fae89c8e5fa/
(Please ignore the first two listings as they are just advertisments that
do not service in Florida)
Summary: This is another very extensive listing of Florida chemical
supply distributors and manufacturers. They have their contact
information. I am sure that by typing their names in search engines,
their website might show up, if they have any.

Web Link
National Association of Chemical Distributors
http://www.nacd.com/Find/index.cfm
Summary: It is the most authoritative source of well reputed chemical
distributors in the Nation. They have nine members/distributors in
Florida. You may check here:
http://www.nacd.com/Find/index.cfm?fuseaction=get_results

Web Link
http://www.chemindustry.com/
Summary: This website has extensive information for the chemical
industry suppliers and distributors. The only problem is that there is
no search criteria that will list companies by suppliers,
manufacturers etc. Our best bet to find the distributors is by typing
the keyword, 'distributors florida'.

Web Link
http://www.hamiltonmfg.com/DistributorSectionPages/aqua.html
Summary: This web links provides details about a few laundry
distributors in Florida.

Web Link
http://www.ebacusa.com/fl.htm
Summary: On this page, you will find information on some chemical
suppliers in Florida.

According to Florida 100, AllChem Industries Chemicals Distribution in
Gainsville Florida was among the fastest growing companies in Florida.
Here is its website: http://www.allchem.com/
Source: http://www.florida100.com/2000_listing.asp?orderBy=description

Useful Keywords & Search Criteria:

'chemical distributors florida'
'chemical distributors association'
'chemcial suppliers florida'
'chemical distributors USA'
'directory of chemical distributors'

I hope this will help. Please clarify, if you are not satisfied. I
will be obliged to serve your needs.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by thelonemonk-ga on 21 Nov 2003 11:06 PST

The info you have provided may be of some help, however I was looking
more specifically for companies that sell laundry and dish cleaning
(warewashing) products (chemicals)for commercial and institutional
uses.  Most of the companies listed in the links you provided are not
in the laundry and/or warewash fields.  My searches have yielded the
same type of information.  Any idea a how to narrow the search to the
more specific area of laundry and warewash detergent sellers?

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 21 Nov 2003 11:50 PST

Thanks for the clarification. I have started looking into your inquiry.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by thelonemonk-ga on 25 Nov 2003 04:41 PST

Leader-ga:

I assume you are as stymied as I am about how to find this
information.  Unfortunately, the links you gave me in your answer are
of no help.  Please let me know if you are finished with your research
or if you are continuing.  Thanks you.

TL Monk

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 25 Nov 2003 06:40 PST

Dear thelonemonk:

Yes, I must confess that I found it difficult to locate the exact
information that you are interested in. I tried to find the warewash
chemical distributors but it seems that most of the companies that I
found did not specialize in laundary or warewash distribution,
exclusively. Although, I was able to find a few relevant companies but
again it was not what you really wanted.

I apologize for the delay in clarification and feel that either you
repost your question or ask for a refund.

Again, I sincerely regret that I couldn't help you and posted the
information that you had located yourself.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by thelonemonk-ga on 25 Nov 2003 07:56 PST

Thanks for your reply and your help.  How do I go about reposting?

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 25 Nov 2003 08:36 PST

Hello TL Monk:

The following web link will help you repost your question. I hope you
get a better result.

https://www.answers.google.com/answers/refundrequest

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

The researcher was not able to provide me the information I requested
as you can see in his/her response to my clarification:

Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 25 Nov 2003 06:40 PST 
Dear thelonemonk:

Yes, I must confess that I found it difficult to locate the exact
information that you are interested in. I tried to find the warewash
chemical distributors but it seems that most of the companies that I
found did not specialize in laundary or warewash distribution,
exclusively. Although, I was able to find a few relevant companies but
again it was not what you really wanted.

I apologize for the delay in clarification and feel that either you
repost your question or ask for a refund.

Again, I sincerely regret that I couldn't help you and posted the
information that you had located yourself.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

You can contact Cardinal Hospitality Supply at 866-445-2530. Link:
http://www.cardinalhospitality.com
They offer hotel supplies such as amenities, sheets, towels,
electronics, cleaning supplies and yes, laundry supplies.

Hope this helps,

Ronstr6