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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

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

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