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Raising the Bar: The Evolution of SOCMA’s Safety Recognition Program

As part of our commitment to advancing safety performance across the industry, we are introducing enhancements to the 2026 Safety Recognition Program that will place greater emphasis on performance, proactive safety efforts, and continuous improvement.

July 20, 2026

Solutions for Specialties: Showcasing the Value of SOCMA Membership

The specialty chemical industry continues to face a complex operating environment marked by regulatory uncertainty, evolving policy priorities, supply chain pressures, and workforce challenges. In times like these, companies should be leaning into their trade association to access timely information, industry expertise, and a strong network.

June 8, 2026

SOCMA Board Advocates for Domestic Manufacturing, Supply Chain Resilience on Capitol Hill

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) this week is bringing specialty chemical industry leaders to Washington, D.C., for a series of meetings with lawmakers, federal agencies, and policymakers focused on strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, improving regulatory certainty, and reinforcing domestic supply chains.

May 13, 2026

Supporting Practical Drone Policies for Safer Critical Infrastructure

SOCMA supports the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed rule to address unauthorized drone activity around critical infrastructure, recognizing the growing need for clear and enforceable protections in U.S. airspace.

May 12, 2026

SOCMA Announces Javier Barajas Martínez as Vice President, Government Relations

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced Javier Barajas Martínez as Vice President, Government Relations, where he will lead the association’s federal advocacy efforts and advance priorities critical to the specialty chemical industry.

May 4, 2026

SOCMA Joins Coalition Letter on EPA Chemical Program Funding

SOCMA joined a coalition of industry groups urging Congress to provide adequate funding for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in fiscal year 2027

April 27, 2026

From Scorecards to Strategy: Inside SOCMA’s 2026 Sustainability & Safety Workshop

SOCMA’s 2026 Sustainability & Safety Workshop, held April 14–16 at Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, WI, brought together industry leaders, EHS professionals, and sustainability practitioners for three days of practical learning, peer exchange, and forward-looking discussion.

April 20, 2026

SOCMA Sees Strong Membership Growth with 13 New Members in Q1 2026

Thirteen companies—six manufacturers and seven service providers—have joined the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), gaining access to market intelligence, regulatory guidance, and networking opportunities to help them grow and compete in an increasingly complex business environment.

March 25, 2026

CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

CISA, in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Security Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and United States Cyber Command - Cyber National Mission Force published joint Cybersecurity Advisory Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers Across US Critical Infrastructure.

March 20, 2026

SOCMA Signs onto TSCA Coalition Letter

We are writing on behalf of the American Alliance for Innovation (AAI) to express support for the Committee’s work to improve the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and ensure a chemical regulatory program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is properly resourced, does not impede or create unnecessary barriers to technological innovation while avoiding unreasonable risks of injury, and supports growth in our manufacturing sector.

March 17, 2026

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