SOCMA news Archives

Port Strike to End as ILA and USXM Reach Agreement

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.

October 3, 2024

Navigating Hurricane and Port Disruptions in the Specialty Chemical Industry

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.

September 30, 2024

SOCMA Receives 2024 Power of Associations Silver Award for ChemOps Training

SOCMA has been honored with the Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its ChemOps Training program.

September 26, 2024

Leaders In Specialty Chemicals to Gather in Charleston for 2024 SOCMA Summit

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) will host its 2024 Summit & Annual Business Meeting from October 29 to 30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC. The event will bring together leadership teams from the specialty and fine chemical sector, focusing on "Predictions & Planning" to shape strategies for the coming year.

September 11, 2024

SOCMA Welcomes Five New Members in Q2 2024

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members in Q2 2024.

July 17, 2024

SOCMA Appoints Bryan Kitchen to Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has appointed J. Bryan Kitchen to its Board of Governors. Bryan serves as CEO of Ascent Industries and has nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in the chemicals industry, having previously served in executive and leadership roles for Clearon Corporation, Xingfa USA, ANGUS Chemical Company and The Dow Chemical Company.

June 25, 2024

SOCMA Encourages Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor H.R. 8204 in Industry Coalition Letter

Congressmen Don Davis, Guy Reschenthaler, and Tim Burchett introduced H.R. 8204, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and public engagement in the regulatory process.

June 14, 2024

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

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

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