Orlando, FL – February 5, 2026 – Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President & CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an assertive, future-focused agenda designed to strengthen scientific credibility, regulatory clarity, global alignment and industry readiness amid accelerating marketplace change.
Speaking to leaders from the global cleaning product supply chain – gathered at the 2026 ACI Industry Convention – Abril emphasized that the organization’s centennial is, “not only a commemoration—it is a launchpad,” underscoring the industry’s responsibility to lead as regulatory systems shift, supply chains strain and misinformation challenges science-based decision making.

A New North Star for ACI’s Next Century
Abril announced a clarified organizational purpose intended to unify the cleaning product value chain around science, trust and proactive engagement:
“ACI exists to advance innovation, public health and trust – by being the authoritative, science-based voice of the cleaning products industry.”
This North Star, shaped by months of listening sessions with member companies across the supply chain, is foundational to ACI’s long-term strategy
“Our North Star will guide our strategic imperatives and define where ACI leads and how we shape outcomes – not just react to them,” Abril said.

“Forecast the Frictions”: Proactive Readiness for a Volatile Marketplace
Abril addressed the persistent disruption facing global chemical and cleaning product supply chains – from global trade policy to shifting regulatory expectations, supply chain realignment and rapid sustainability demands.
The Institute is adopting a new operational motto – “Forecast the Frictions” – focused on anticipating regulatory, scientific and supply chain stressors before they escalate.
“When the world needs us, this industry shows up,” Abril said. “Our next century demands that we aren’t catching up to change but shaping it.”

A Century of Impact, a Future of Leadership

Abril framed the industry’s centennial as both a celebration and a call to action:
“The world will always need clean. The world will always need safety. And the world will always need trust. ACI will lead with clarity, speak with confidence and shape the future of clean – by moving forward, together.”