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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has announced its 2026 Board of Governors, featuring six new members joining the governing body and the continuation of its Executive Officer leadership team.
SOCMA welcomes the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).
Custom Processing Services, Inc. (CPS) is proud to celebrate 25 years of partnering with manufacturers to solve complex processing challenges through custom toll processing.
