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An Open Letter to the Incoming Trump Administration

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, the specialty chemical manufacturing industry stands ready to support and drive the nation’s economic renewal.

November 6, 2024

Statement from SOCMA’s President & CEO, Jennifer Abril, on the 2024 U.S. Election

Statement from SOCMA’s President & CEO, Jennifer Abril, on the 2024 U.S. Election November 6, 2024 ARLINGTON, VA – SOCMA’s... View Article

November 6, 2024

SOCMA Welcomes Seven New Members in Q4 2024

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) proudly announces the addition of seven new members in Q4 2024, further strengthening its diverse membership base.

November 5, 2024

SOCMA Announces 2024 Safety Recognition Program Honorees at Annual Summit

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members in Q2 2024.

October 30, 2024

International Process Plants’ UGE Subsidiary Earns National Board ‘R’ Certificate for Eastover, S.C., Facility

International Process Plants – a global leader in the purchase and sale of new and used process manufacturing plants, systems and equipment – announced its Universal Glasteel Equipment subsidiary has successfully completed an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ‘R’ Certificate joint audit.

October 30, 2024

Specialty Gaines: Q3 Key Industry Trends in the U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry

The specialty chemicals industry continues to navigate a dynamic landscape, shaped by a mix of operational, regulatory, and market challenges. These past two weeks I spoke with a cross-section of leaders at SOCMA member companies, and they highlighted several critical trends impacting businesses today, shedding light on how companies are adapting to external pressures and striving for sustainable growth.

October 9, 2024

Port Strike to End as ILA and USXM Reach Agreement

According to a joint press statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USXM) have reached a tentative agreement and will be resuming normal activities.

October 3, 2024

ChemDesign Appoints New CFO, Trudi Janquart

ChemDesign, a custom chemical contract manufacturing company based in Northeast Wisconsin, has announced that Trudi Janquart will be appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting in October of 2024.

October 1, 2024

Navigating Hurricane and Port Disruptions in the Specialty Chemical Industry

America’s specialty chemical manufacturers are navigating through an unprecedented series of challenges this week, from natural disasters to potential disruptions at key ports. SOCMA was closely in contact with members during Hurricane Helene’s impact.

September 30, 2024

SOCMA Receives 2024 Power of Associations Silver Award for ChemOps Training

SOCMA has been honored with the Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its ChemOps Training program.

September 26, 2024

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