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SOCMA Responds to Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomes the inclusion of expanded R&D tax credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will help America remain on the cutting edge of technological advancement.

July 4, 2025

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

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