Press release

SOCMA Reinforces Critical Role Specialty Chemical Manufacturers Play in Fighting COVID-19

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today sent a letter to the White House and state governors reinforcing that specialty chemical manufacturers play a critical role in providing essential products to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 20, 2020

VanDeMark Chemical Appoints Michael Gaffney as CFO

VanDeMark Chemical, a global leader in phosgene chemistry with facilities in both North America and Hungary, announces the appointment of Mike Gaffney as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a key member of the leadership team, Mike will lead the finance, accounting, and IT teams and collaborate with the commercial and operations groups.

March 18, 2020

Sun Chemical Issues Updated Supply Chain Statement

As the Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19) spreads, Sun Chemical continues to monitor the changing economic landscape and the impact to its global supply chain. In response, Sun Chemical has issued the following statement from Jeffrey Shaw, Chief Supply Chain Officer.

March 17, 2020

Lonza Group Strengthens its Executive Committee with the Appointment of New CHRO

Lonza today announced the appointment of Caroline Barth as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Lonza Group. Caroline will also take a place on the Lonza Group Executive Committee.

March 11, 2020

SOCMA Welcomes Three New Members, Further Expanding its Innovative Community

The Board of Governors of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) approved three new members in February, bringing the total number of new members to eight in the first two months of the year.

March 2, 2020

Pilot Chemical Earns Environmental Achievement Award

Pilot Chemical Company recently earned a prestigious regional award that not only recognizes its environmental efforts but also represents a deepening of its relationship with city officials.

March 2, 2020

Keith Arnold Retires from MFG Chemical, Paul Turgeon Named President & CEO

MFG Chemical, a leader in specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, announces that Paul Turgeon, who has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2017, will now assume the position of President & CEO.

February 18, 2020

Pilot Chemical Names James Ogle as Head of Innovation – Oil & Gas

Pilot Chemical Company named James Ogle as the company’s new head of innovation – oil and gas at its innovation center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ogle will be responsible for the strategic direction of application marketing, guiding innovation projects and the innovation pipeline for Pilot’s oil-and-gas business.

February 10, 2020

MFG Chemical Upgrades Georgia Manufacturing Plants; Enhances Position in Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (DOSS)

MFG Chemical, a global leader in specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, is improving its manufacturing capabilities in Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (DOSS) through the current upgrading of its three Dalton, Georgia plants.

February 7, 2020

ChemDesign Building New Tech Center in Marinette

ChemDesign Products Inc. broke ground on Feb 1st, 2020 for its brand new 25,000 sq. ft. technology center. Keller Incorporated is leading the design & build in conjunction with fellow Northeast Wisconsin companies Mach IV, Tom Van Handel Corp, JT Schmidt, Ideal Air, and Faith Technologies. The construction process should take eight months with occupancy expected by fall of 2020. Once finished, the building will serve as the new central hub for an estimated 160 employees, making it easier for them to interact and collaborate.

February 7, 2020

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