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ChemQuest Appoints Eric Casebolt Director

June 15, 2023 3:40 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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, has appointed Eric Casebolt its latest director.


Nachurs Alpine Solutions® Expands Specialty Chemical Presence with Newly Created Division

June 7, 2023 1:55 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Nachurs Alpine Solutions® (NAS), a division of Wilbur-Ellis, is pleased to announce the formation of NASi Global Chemicals & Ingredients within NAS. Leveraging Wilbur-Ellis strategic sourcing capabilities, NASi Global Chemicals & Ingredients offers a wide range of chemical offerings to the industrial, energy, and agricultural raw material markets.


Member Spotlight | ArroChem

June 5, 2023 8:53 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

SOCMA is shining a spotlight on one of our newer members – ArroChem. Located in Mount Holly, NC, ArroChem specializes in industrial chemical blending, private labeling, and toll manufacturing services.


Changes in Siegfried’s Executive Committee

May 15, 2023 2:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Siegfried announces two changes to its Executive Committee: Irene Wosgien, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer Drug Substances (COO DS), will take over the global responsibility as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) from Arnoud Middel who will leave Siegfried end of June 2023. Henrik Krüpper, currently CEO of HCS Group, will join Siegfried to become the new COO DS.


Boudewijn van Lent Named President and CEO of VanDeMark Chemical

May 8, 2023 3:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. (“VanDeMark”), a leading global producer of life science chemistries, announced today the appointment of Dr. Boudewijn van Lent as President and CEO, effective immediately. Boudewijn’s experience encompasses over thirty years of leadership in the chemicals industry. VanDeMark is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners (“SK”) and Comvest Partners.


Advocacy in Action | SOCMA Voices Concern Over Changes to MPU Exclusion, Hazardous Waste Incineration Backlog Hindering Production

May 5, 2023 9:10 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

SOCMA advocated on our member companies’ behalf with EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) about the impact that changes to the Manufacturing Process Unit (MPU) Exclusion under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) have on specialty chemical facilities. The meeting also focused on the Definition of Solid Waste and the impeding backlog of hazardous secondary waste incineration.