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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

Sun Chemical Partners with Mitra Chem Which Was Awarded $100 Million for Domestic Battery Manufacturing by U.S. Department of Energy

In a groundbreaking move to bolster America’s clean energy future, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and the state of Michigan’s Competitiveness Fund have selected Mitra Chem, a leading innovator in battery materials, for up to $125 million in awards.

September 20, 2024

Cambrex Announces New Liquid-Phase Peptide Synthesis Manufacturing Technology

Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that Snapdragon Chemistry, a Cambrex company, has successfully developed a new liquid-phase peptide synthesis (LPPS) technology that utilizes traditional active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batch reactors and continuous flow, obviating the dependency on specialized, solid-phase reactors.

September 19, 2024

Gale Process Solutions Revives Legendary Porcupine Processor® Technology, Bringing Proven Industrial Drying Solutions Back to Market

Gale Process Solutions (GPS), a division of International Process Plants (IPP) that designs and fabricates alloy process equipment, announced it has finalized the acquisition of the Porcupine Processor® brand of specialty dryers for the process industry.

September 17, 2024

Leaders In Specialty Chemicals to Gather in Charleston for 2024 SOCMA Summit

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) will host its 2024 Summit & Annual Business Meeting from October 29 to 30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC. The event will bring together leadership teams from the specialty and fine chemical sector, focusing on "Predictions & Planning" to shape strategies for the coming year.

September 11, 2024

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