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Evantic, a Portfolio Company of Edgewater Capital Partners, Acquires Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC

Evantic, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in continuing its strategy as an advanced materials and design engineered components platform, has acquired Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC (“PDF”). PDF is a manufacturer and fabricator of high-precision, difficult to machine plastic components.

July 26, 2023

Issue Summary: RCRA Manufacturing Process Unit (MPU) Exclusion

SOCMA provides analysis on RCRA's Manufacturing Process Unit Exclusion.

July 24, 2023

Issue Summary: EPA Confidential Business Information Procedural Rule

SOCMA provides analysis on EPA's final rule updating CBI requirements under TSCA for specialty chemical manufacturers.

July 13, 2023

SOCMA Guidance Document: Proposed TSCA New Chemicals Procedural Rule

This members-only document outlines EPA's proposed TSCA New Chemicals Procedural Rule pertaining to EPA review of PMNs, SNUNs, MCANs, LVEs, LoREXs exemptions.

July 12, 2023

Dipan Haria Named a Director at ChemQuest

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce that Dipan Haria has joined the company as a director.

June 28, 2023

SOCMA Guidance Document: EPA TSCA CBI Submission

This members-only document outlines the process for submitting a claim of confidentiality for proprietary business reasons. The submission process will follow more specific rules and mandate the submission of additional information.

June 27, 2023

SOCMA Supports Legislation to Reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program

SOCMA Vice President, Legal and Government Relations, Robert F. Helminiak released the following statement addressing the significant problems with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule on Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention, also know as the Risk Management Program (RMP).

June 23, 2023

Issue Summary: OSHA Emergency Response Standard

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ensures chemical safety in the workplace by requiring chemical manufacturers to provide information through labels, safety data sheets, and training to employees about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to.

June 21, 2023

ChemQuest Appoints Eric Casebolt Director

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has appointed Eric Casebolt its latest director.

June 15, 2023

SOCMA Welcomes Eight New Members in Q2

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed eight new members last week, following approval by its Board of Governors: Cymer, Blue Grass Chemical, Exim-Indis, Black Bay Energy Capital, International Process Plants (IPP), Coffman Collaborative, Reaction35, and Roscoe Moss Company.

June 12, 2023

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