North Cedar Crest Redevelopment LLC (NCCR), an affiliate of International Process Plants and Equipment Corp. (IPP), a global leader in industrial asset and brownfield site repurposing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of GEO Specialty Chemicals’ resin and coatings manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. GEO Specialty Chemicals is a division of CPS Performance Materials.
At SOCMA, we’re committed to staying connected with our members, understanding their challenges, and learning from their innovations. Our SOCMA team recently visited six member companies in North Carolina and South Carolina and gained valuable insight into industry trends, including shifts in product development, workforce dynamics, regulatory challenges, and sustainability efforts.
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Governors to fill existing vacancies. The appointments were made during the Board of Governors meeting held at the SOCMA Summit on October 29, 2024.
International Process Plants – a global leader in the purchase and sale of new and used process manufacturing plants, systems and equipment – announced its Universal Glasteel Equipment subsidiary has successfully completed an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ‘R’ Certificate joint audit.
The specialty chemicals industry continues to navigate a dynamic landscape, shaped by a mix of operational, regulatory, and market challenges. These past two weeks I spoke with a cross-section of leaders at SOCMA member companies, and they highlighted several critical trends impacting businesses today, shedding light on how companies are adapting to external pressures and striving for sustainable growth.
According to a joint press statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USXM) have reached a tentative agreement and will be resuming normal activities.
ChemDesign, a custom chemical contract manufacturing company based in Northeast Wisconsin, has announced that Trudi Janquart will be appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting in October of 2024.
America’s specialty chemical manufacturers are navigating through an unprecedented series of challenges this week, from natural disasters to potential disruptions at key ports. SOCMA was closely in contact with members during Hurricane Helene’s impact.
SOCMA has been honored with the Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its ChemOps Training program.
