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SOCMA Supports the Passage of Legislation out of the House Ways and Means Committee to Reauthorize GSP

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.

April 18, 2024

SOCMA Welcomes Twelve New Members in Q1 2024 Amidst Industry Rebound

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed 12 new members in Q1 2024, including five manufacturers and seven affiliates.

April 18, 2024

ChemQuest Deepens Bench of Experts with Two New Additions

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, welcomes two new global leaders to its team.

April 10, 2024

SOCMA Hosts Second Annual ESG Workshop: Advances Conversations on Sustainability Programs

Sponsored by Cambrex, SOCMA’s 2024 ESG workshop gathered 25 people from 14 specialty chemical companies to discuss the continued prioritization of advancing sustainability initiatives through the lens of business continuity.

April 10, 2024

IPP Purchases Henkel’s Lomazzo Italy Liquid Detergents Manufacturing Plant Site

International Process Plants (IPP), a global leader in the acquisition and sale of industrial manufacturing plants and equipment is pleased to announce its acquisition of Henkel’s Lomazzo, Italy detergent manufacturing plant.

April 9, 2024

SOCMA Applauds Introduction of Congressional Review Act Resolution to Overturn EPA’s Proposed RMP Rule

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.

April 2, 2024

ProChem Inc. Announces Expansion with New Facility Addition

ProChem Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its facility with the addition of a new building on their existing site.

April 1, 2024

MFG Chemical Completes Acquisition of Masters Company Inc.

Platte River Equity ("Platte River") is excited to announce its portfolio company MFG Chemical ("MFG"), a specialty and custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, completed the acquisition of Masters Company Inc ("Masters" or "MCI") and its LiquiLogic division located in Wood Dale, IL.

March 29, 2024

Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO, Speaks at GlobalChem 2024

Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO, took the stage to address the participants at the American Chemistry Council's 2024 GlobalChem conference themed "Empowering Chemical Innovation by Strengthening Regulatory Clarity".

March 27, 2024

Milliken & Company Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recently completed the ISO 27001:2022 (ISO/IEC 27001) certification process for information security management systems (ISMS) as part of the company's commitment to data privacy and security.

March 21, 2024

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