Categories for Specialty Insights


Connections Matter

Have you ever heard, “It’s all about who you know?” This truth has never been more evident to me than in connections I’ve witnessed this past year within the SOCMA membership.

August 28, 2024

Specialty Insights: SOCMA Sparks Business Growth for Specialty Chemicals Industry

ARLINGTON, VA -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today unveiled its May 2022 edition of Specialty Insights, showcasing the industry's first in-person event of the year, the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show, and reinforcing the unparalleled value the event provides this unique sector.

May 25, 2022

SOCMA Still on Mission After 100 Years

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today celebrates 100 years of providing Solutions for Specialties with the launch of its commemorative 100th Anniversary Edition of Specialty Insights.

October 28, 2021


Increasing Speed to Market

As demand for bio-technology surges, specialty chemical manufacturers are looking at business through a new lens to bring safe products to market more quickly. The New York Center for Innovation is capitalizing on this growing dynamic by providing a resourceful “plug and play” facility with existing turnkey infrastructure to promote business opportunity.

November 24, 2020

Weathering the Economic Storm

With an unprecedented economic shutdown during the first half of 2020, many companies scrambled to adjust their business models and product lines to survive. Polysciences, Inc. and AVATAR shared their approach for overcoming business challenges and leveraging the opportunities that have unfolded throughout the year.

October 15, 2020

SOCMA’s Specialty Insights Highlights Industry’s Adaptability and Agility

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the release of the third issue of the association’s semi-annual publication. Written and developed specifically for the specialty and fine chemical value chain, this edition, “Charting the Course for 2021,” showcases the journey of the industry during this unprecedented year.

October 8, 2020


Setting standards in EHS&S: Nation Ford Chemical & VanDeMark Chemical

Twenty-nine facilities were awarded a 2019 Performance Improvement Award. This year, two facilities were awarded the top honor and received a Gold Award in recognition for their commitment to excellence and their determination to exceed industry standards and strengthen their EHS&S programs.

February 4, 2020

SOCMA Launches New Publication with Specialty Insights

SOCMA is pleased to unveil its inaugural edition of Specialty Insights, a semi-annual publication especially designed for association members and those who are interested in the specialty and fine chemical value chain.

September 4, 2019