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The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomes President Trump’s vision for strengthening American manufacturing, reducing regulatory burdens, and ensuring a competitive business environment, as outlined in his Address to a Joint Session of Congress.
March 5, 2025
The Trump Administration announcement imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China is a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and poses serious challenges for the specialty chemical sector, disrupting well-established supply chains and increasing operational costs for manufacturers.
February 2, 2025
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its focus on strengthening the new chemicals review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A streamlined and efficient review process is critical to fostering innovation, enabling the development of new chemicals, and maintaining America's leadership in specialty chemical manufacturing.
January 22, 2025
As the Trump administration prepares to take office, the specialty chemical manufacturing industry stands ready to support and drive the nation’s economic renewal.
January 20, 2025
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced its 2025 Board of Governors, including six new Board members and a new slate of Executive Officers. The Executive Committee will serve a two-year term, while Governors are elected to three-year terms.
January 8, 2025
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announces three new members for 2025.
December 11, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has released its 2025 Contract Manufacturing Outlook Report, demonstrating how specialty chemical manufacturers are adapting and strengthening their operations while navigating economic pressures and market challenges.
December 4, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) supports strengthening American manufacturing but believes broad tariffs are not the right approach.
November 26, 2024
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.
November 15, 2024
The 2024 SOCMA Summit & Annual Conference, held on October 29-30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC, brought together leaders from the specialty and fine chemicals industry to discuss critical trends and strategic planning under the theme "Predictions & Planning."
November 8, 2024
