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SOCMA Sets 2009 Legislative Goals

SOCMA has announced its legislative priorities for 2009 and its “First 100 Days” initiative. Finalized at the annual SOCMA CONNECT meeting in New York earlier this month, key SOCMA legislative priorities for the 111thCongress are as follows...
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SOCMA President Ranked a Top Power Player By ICIS Chemical Business

President Joe Acker appeared in ICIS’s December “Top 40 Power Players of 2008” article.  Global editor Joe Chang said Mr. Acker was chosen for his efforts in guiding the efforts of batch and custom producers “in a recessionary economy and a sea change in federal”...
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Sarah's Crystal Ball
Today I have a special guest blog by SOCMA's Manager, Government Relations, Sarah Mechum. Sarah is also the point of contact for SOCMA CONNECT, our grassroots advocacy...


LyondellBasell Evaluates Bankrupcy Filing
LyondellBasell is considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as a demand for a credit extension under a revolving credit agreement with an entity controlled by its owner...


BoroPharm develops and markets chemical building blocks to organizations that utilize boron-containing intermediates.  The firm also offers customers access to a library of boronic esters and offers custom synthesis solutions for clients... Read more