News & Blogs

SOCMA Looks Forward to Partnering on Key Trade Issues with Newly Appointed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) congratulates Katherine Tai on her recent landmark appointment as the United States Trade Representative under the Biden Administration.

March 18, 2021

Handheld Device Quickly and Accurately Detects Pathogens and Contaminants for Health, Food and Industrial Applications

Salvus™, part of the CJB family of companies, today announced the upcoming commercialization of a novel interferometric platform that provides highly accurate detection of contaminants or pathogens in many industries. Applicable in human and animal health, agriculture, water quality management, food processing and the chemical and transportation industries, Salvus detection technology features handheld detection in minutes with extreme specificity and at parts per trillion accuracy in many applications.

March 16, 2021

SOCMA Looks Forward to Continuing Important Work with Newly Appointed EPA Administrator Michael Regan

With environmental safety a crucial focal point for the specialty chemical industry, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) looks forward to continuing a robust dialogue and working with newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on key industry issues.

March 11, 2021

SOCMA Looks to Strengthen Longstanding Relationships with Newly Appointed DHS, Commerce Secretaries

With chemical safety, security and trade as crucial focal points for the specialty chemical value chain, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) looks forward to continuing a robust dialogue and working with newly appointed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on these key industry issues.

March 2, 2021

SOCMA Recognizes March as Manufacturing Excellence Month

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) kicks off March as Manufacturing Excellence Month, with plans to highlight Performance Improvement Award winners and showcase specialty chemical capabilities.

March 2, 2021

Cambrex Recognized in 2021 CMO Leadership Awards

Cambrex today announced that it had been recognized across six categories in the annual CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Leadership Awards.

February 19, 2021

Sun Chemical Releases Winter 2021 Regulatory Newsletter

Sun Chemical released its Winter 2021 Regulatory Newsletter for customers which is available for download at www.sunchemical.com/sustainability/regulatory-newsletters.

February 11, 2021

Archroma and CleanKore Join Forces to Promote Sustainable, Cost-Effective Indigo Dyeing Process

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, aiming to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain.

February 2, 2021

Lonza Reports Strong 2020 Performance, Driven By Sales Growth in Pharma and Biotech Business

Lonza (with the Specialty Ingredients segment – LSI – reported as discontinued operations) today reported strong sales of CHF 4.5 billion, sales growth of 12.0%5, and CHF 1.4 billion CORE EBITDA, resulting in a margin of 31.2%. The results mainly reflect the Pharma Biotech & Nutrition segment (LPBN), which delivered 12.2%5 sales growth and a CORE EBITDA margin of 32.1%.

January 27, 2021

SOCMA Policy Blog

SOCMA has identified two EOs that will intersect with the work and activities of its Environmental, Health and Safety committee. Alongside our members, we are prepared to further our advocacy efforts through each agency's review and decision process.