Latest Updates

Milliken & Company Becomes First Textile Manufacturer to Offer Non-PFAS Materials for Every Layer of Firefighter Turnout Gear

Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster.

December 24, 2024

SOCMA Show 2025: Adapting Your Supply Chain for a Changing World

Registration is open for the 2025 SOCMA Show on February 19-21 in Nashville, TN. As the hub for the Specialty, Fine and Batch Chemical Industry, join more than 1000 leaders for B2B and commercial networking at the JW Marriott Nashville.

December 6, 2024

ChemQuest Expands Operational Excellence Bench with Two New Directors

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 the appointments of two new directors, Ty Dawson, Ph.D., and Meghan Patel.

December 2, 2024

International Process Plants and Equipment Corp (IPP) Affiliate Acquires GEO Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing Site in Allentown, PA, Expanding Industrial Site Repurposing Efforts

North Cedar Crest Redevelopment LLC (NCCR), an affiliate of International Process Plants and Equipment Corp. (IPP), a global leader in industrial asset and brownfield site repurposing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of GEO Specialty Chemicals’ resin and coatings manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. GEO Specialty Chemicals is a division of CPS Performance Materials.

November 22, 2024

Specialty Gaines: Advancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Workforce Excellence: Key Insights from SOCMA’s Recent Site Visits

At SOCMA, we’re committed to staying connected with our members, understanding their challenges, and learning from their innovations. Our SOCMA team recently visited six member companies in North Carolina and South Carolina and gained valuable insight into industry trends, including shifts in product development, workforce dynamics, regulatory challenges, and sustainability efforts.

November 15, 2024