Latest Updates

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

2024 SOCMA Summit Focuses on Strategic Planning and Industry Evolution

The 2024 SOCMA Summit & Annual Conference, held on October 29-30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC, brought together leaders from the specialty and fine chemicals industry to discuss critical trends and strategic planning under the theme "Predictions & Planning."

November 8, 2024

SOCMA Appoints Two New Leaders to Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Governors to fill existing vacancies. The appointments were made during the Board of Governors meeting held at the SOCMA Summit on October 29, 2024.

November 7, 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

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