Specialty Insights – 4th Edition

4th Edition : March 2021

The Fourth Edition of Specialty Insights is now available!

SOCMA’s fourth edition of Specialty Insights focuses on how the specialty chemical industry has adapted to shape commercial and supply chain strategies during these unprecedented times.

About Specialty Insights

Distribution Information

Specialty Insights has a print distribution of 400 and is distributed to all SOCMA members and at SOCMA events. The online edition is available for download.

To request a printed copy, please contact us at info@socma.org.

Letters To The Editor

Letters, questions or comments to the editor should be submitted to jgaines@socma.org.

Future Publication Dates

April 2022, October 2022

Contact Jenny Gaines for advertising information.

Transforming Supply Chains

Looking for new suppliers transcends the pandemic By Jenny Gaines, Senior Director, Communications & Engagement Diversification, reshoring and

CONTINUE READING

Strategic marketing and growth plans

Expectations for key end-use markets and product lines in today’s business climate Companies selling into end-use markets such

CONTINUE READING

Making the most of virtual sales

Companies utilising digital tools to educate, grow business 2020 tremendously impacted the way specialty chemical companies conduct business,

CONTINUE READING

M&A momentum

Expect a robust chemicals M&A market in 2021 Special feature from Grace Matthews  It is an understatement to

CONTINUE READING

Advertising directory

A special thank you to all of our advertisers!

More articles in this edition

100 Years of solutions, intelligence & advocacy to guide specialty chemical businesses

CONTINUE READING

Meet the Chairman

CONTINUE READING

Policy Insights – Changes to major EPA and ASHA regulatory actions

CONTINUE READING

Policy Insights – Reshaping trade policy

CONTINUE READING

New Tools & Greater Efficiencies

CONTINUE READING

Tracking industry trends in key ChemSectors

CONTINUE READING

New environment for economic growth

CONTINUE READING

Elevating brand, building membership, taking action

CONTINUE READING

Bio-Process Systems Alliance playing key role in COVID recovery

CONTINUE READING

Flexible Vinyl Alliance continues to advocate the value of PVC – “the material for life”

CONTINUE READING

Other Editions

The Fifth Edition of Specialty Insights is now available!

We are excited to share our commemorative 100th Anniversary edition of Specialty Insights – A publication by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates.

On October 28, 2021, SOCMA celebrated 100 years of providing Solutions for Specialties. Specialty Insights is a semi-annual publication especially designed for association members and those interested in the specialty and fine chemical value chain.

This edition includes two separate publications. 

DOWNLOAD NOW

The Sixth Edition of Specialty Insights is now available!

We’re happy to share the latest edition of Specialty Insights.

Articles in this edition mirror the topics shared during educational programming and general sessions at SOCMA’s Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show, which shined a spotlight on top-of-mind issues both inside and outside your fence lines.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Now Available – The Spring/Summer 2023 edition of Specialty Insights!

We’re happy to share the latest edition of Specialty Insights.

Key themes of this edition include highlights from the 2023 SOCMA Show, the current economic outlook, buyer-toller relationships, and sustainability initiatives in the contract chemical manufacturing sector.

DOWNLOAD NOW