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International Process Plants Names Scott J. Schwartz Chief Operating Officer

International Process Plants (IPP), the world’s largest seller of complete industrial process plants, systems and equipment, has appointed Scott J. Schwartz Chief Operating Officer (COO).

June 17, 2025

SOCMA President & CEO Jennifer Abril to Depart After Nearly a Decade of Transformational Leadership

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced today that President & CEO Jennifer Abril will step down in August 2025 after nearly nine years at the helm of the organization. Abril will assume a new role as President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute.

June 16, 2025

SOCMA Welcomes Three New Members, Expanding Industry Expertise

Two manufacturers and one service provider have joined the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) in the second quarter of 2025, further demonstrating the specialty chemical industry’s expanding reach across critical sectors.

June 11, 2025

Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market

Pilot Chemical Company today announced an exclusive partnership with Novvi LLC to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, biobased alpha olefin sulfonates, to the North American market.

May 5, 2025

Custom Processing Services Appoints Ken Zrebiec as Chief Operating Officer

Custom Processing Services (CPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Zrebiec as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

April 28, 2025

Nation Ford Chemical Recognized by The Chemours Company in its 2024 Responsible Supplier Awards in the Star Supplier Award Category

Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) today announced that it has been recognized in Chemours’ fifth annual Responsible Supplier Awards. NFC was recognized as the year’s Star Supplier winner in Chemours’ 2024 sustainability assessment carried out by EcoVadis.

April 10, 2025

Pilot Chemical Company Names Vice President of Growth and Innovation with 28 Years of Business Development and Innovation Experience

Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer, announced the hire of Graeme Biggin as Vice President of Growth and Innovation, effective immediately.

March 17, 2025

Brandywine Label Printing Announces Comprehensive Rebrand – Changes Name to Empower Label and Opens Modern Production Facility

Brandywine Label Printing, a leading provider of labels to the chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical markets, is pleased to announce a comprehensive rebrand in coordination with opening a new production facility in Plymouth, Minnesota.

March 12, 2025

Nuveen Private Equity Impact Makes Strategic Investment in CleanPlanet

Nuveen, the $1.3 trillion asset manager of TIAA, today announced a $30 million equity investment in CleanPlanet Chemical ("CleanPlanet"), a leading provider of recycling-as-a-service for industrial solvents.

March 12, 2025

SOCMA Adds Six New Members to Growing Network

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) continues to expand its industry reach, welcoming six new members in February — bringing the year’s total to nine so far.

March 11, 2025

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