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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

SOCMA Issues Comments on OSTP Request for Information on New National Strategy

Shifting to advanced manufacturing, SOCMA recently submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to its Request for Information to inform a new national strategy.

March 16, 2026

Trust, Strategy, and Opportunity: Key Takeaways from the 2026 SOCMA Show

From the moment doors opened, every corner of the SOCMA Show, held March 4-6, 2026, in Nashville, TN, was buzzing with attendees reconnecting, new partnerships forming, and business conversations unfolding across the trade show floor.

March 12, 2026

SOCMA Statement on Project Vault

SOCMA welcomes the Administration’s focus on strengthening U.S. supply-chain resilience through initiatives like Project Vault and ensuring American manufacturers have reliable access to materials critical to national security, energy systems, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

February 13, 2026

Colonial Chemical Expands Distribution Partnership with Advanced Chemical Concepts in the Midwest

olonial Chemical, Inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its distribution partnership with Advanced Chemical Concepts (ACC), providing regional distribution coverage for HI&I Cleaning and Vehicle Care surfactants, as well as select Personal Care accounts, effective February 1, 2026.

February 12, 2026

Grace Matthews Advises MFG Chemical and Platte River Equity on Its Transaction with Windjammer Capital

Windjammer Capital (“Windjammer”) announced that it has acquired MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a developer and manufacturer of specialty chemicals serving a range of end markets, including water treatment and industrial coatings.

January 21, 2026

Colonial Chemical Announces National Distribution Agreement with Advanced Chemical Concepts for Metalworking and Lubricant Additive Surfactants

Colonial Chemical, Inc. is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Advanced Chemical Concepts (ACC), under which ACC will serve as Colonial’s national distributor for Metalworking and Lubricant Additive surfactants, effective January 1, 2026.

January 19, 2026

Chevron Oronite announces change in leadership

Chevron Oronite has announced the appointment of Laurent Jumelle as President of Chevron Oronite, effective December 16, 2025. Jumelle succeeds Cary Knuth who has assumed the role of Vice President of Specialty Sales in Chevron.