Latest Updates

2020 Spring Regulatory Agendas

The federal agencies have released their Spring 2020 Regulatory Agendas, which contain agency-by-agency priorities and timelines for upcoming regulatory actions. SOCMA has reviewed the agendas and summarizes upcoming policy activities relevant to SOCMA members.

July 9, 2020

Cambrex Names Thomas Loewald As Chief Executive Officer

Cambrex, the leading small molecule company providing drug substance, drug product and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle, today announced that Tom Loewald has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 7th.

June 18, 2020

SOCMA Delivers On-Demand Training for Chemical Operators

Since launching in January, 15 companies across 42 facilities have adopted SOCMA’s Chemical Operations Training Tool to train and refresh employees on standard operations and processes in chemical manufacturing. SOCMA is excited to expand this modernized training tool to non-member manufacturers.

June 17, 2020

In Memoriam – Richard McDill

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of longtime SOCMA member Richard McDill. Richard, who worked for five decades in the chemical industry, most recently served as a consultant through his company – RTMcDill Consulting LLC.

June 15, 2020

MFG Chemical Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification on Pasadena, Texas Plant

MFG Chemical, a global leader in specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification on its 26.7 acre plant in Pasadena, Texas. This is one of four (4) MFG Chemical plants, with three others in Dalton, Georgia and each having already received their ISO 9001: 2015 certifications.

June 15, 2020
Manufacturer Capabilities

SOCMA Launches New Platform to Drive Business Connections for Chemical Manufacturers

With nearly 100 manufacturer profiles, SOCMA’s newest business tool is a 24/7 platform of chemical manufacturers in the specialty and fine chemicals value chain. Our members capture technologies, innovation, and process solutions that have applications for a diverse range of chemical end uses — from performance materials to pharma and agrochemical applications.

June 8, 2020