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Why EcoVadis Improvement Is More Than a Score

Companies are feeling the pressure from all directions: customers, regulators, investors, and rating platforms. EcoVadis, a leading sustainability assessment tool, has emerged as a critical benchmark for ESG maturity. But for many companies, improving an EcoVadis score feels more like an obstacle course than a strategic lever.

July 2, 2025

CHEM Group Announces Asset Purchase and Name Change

CGH-EV, Inc has announced its formation into two focused entities: CHEM Group for Heat Transfer Fluids, Rolling Oils, Sodium Nitrite and Tolling, and MEG2, LLC for Premium Glycols including PowerGard Antifreeze as well as Secondary Plasticizers, Aromatic Solvents and Pitch.

July 1, 2025

International Process Plants Names Scott J. Schwartz Chief Operating Officer

International Process Plants (IPP), the world’s largest seller of complete industrial process plants, systems and equipment, has appointed Scott J. Schwartz Chief Operating Officer (COO).

June 17, 2025

SOCMA President & CEO Jennifer Abril to Depart After Nearly a Decade of Transformational Leadership

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced today that President & CEO Jennifer Abril will step down in August 2025 after nearly nine years at the helm of the organization. Abril will assume a new role as President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute.

June 16, 2025

SOCMA Welcomes Three New Members, Expanding Industry Expertise

Two manufacturers and one service provider have joined the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) in the second quarter of 2025, further demonstrating the specialty chemical industry’s expanding reach across critical sectors.

June 11, 2025

SOCMA in Washington: Specialty Chemical Leaders Push for Growth, Innovation & Reshoring

This week, SOCMA board members and executives from leading specialty chemical companies convened in Washington, D.C., for the association’s spring board meeting and federal fly-in.

May 23, 2025

SOCMA Backs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s R&D Tax Credit Boost

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 22, 2025

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

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