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Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market

Pilot Chemical Company today announced an exclusive partnership with Novvi LLC to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, biobased alpha olefin sulfonates, to the North American market.

May 5, 2025

SOCMA Requests White House Meeting to Advance American Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

On behalf of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), I respectfully request a meeting with your team to share how our members are accelerating reshoring and advancing American manufacturing.

May 1, 2025

Custom Processing Services Appoints Ken Zrebiec as Chief Operating Officer

Custom Processing Services (CPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Zrebiec as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

April 28, 2025

From Insights to Action: ESG & Sustainability in Specialty Chemicals

I recently had the privilege of moderating SOCMA's 2025 ESG & Sustainability Workshop in Indianapolis. As participants begin implementing what they learned, I wanted to share how the insights from this event can translate into practical action for specialty chemical manufacturers.

April 25, 2025

Nation Ford Chemical Recognized by The Chemours Company in its 2024 Responsible Supplier Awards in the Star Supplier Award Category

Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) today announced that it has been recognized in Chemours’ fifth annual Responsible Supplier Awards. NFC was recognized as the year’s Star Supplier winner in Chemours’ 2024 sustainability assessment carried out by EcoVadis.

April 10, 2025

SOCMA Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs and U.S. Manufacturing Strategy

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) shares the Trump administration’s goal of revitalizing American manufacturing.

April 3, 2025

In Memory of Jack Drawdy

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Jack Drawdy, a cherished member of the SOCMA community and Vice President at SCT.

March 24, 2025

Pilot Chemical Company Names Vice President of Growth and Innovation with 28 Years of Business Development and Innovation Experience

Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer, announced the hire of Graeme Biggin as Vice President of Growth and Innovation, effective immediately.

March 17, 2025

EPA’s Regulatory Overhaul Paves the Way for Specialty Chemical Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness

In a decisive move to eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers and propel American manufacturing forward, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is removing hurdles to innovation, investment, and economic growth in the specialty chemical sector.

March 13, 2025

Brandywine Label Printing Announces Comprehensive Rebrand – Changes Name to Empower Label and Opens Modern Production Facility

Brandywine Label Printing, a leading provider of labels to the chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical markets, is pleased to announce a comprehensive rebrand in coordination with opening a new production facility in Plymouth, Minnesota.

March 12, 2025

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