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International Process Plants completes lease of bio-acetone & bio-butanol plant to Nuol Green Chemistry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2025 Contact:Kevin Whitmer, IPPkevin.whitmer@internationalprocessplants.com973-951-3916 Enrico Steagall, NUOLe.steagall@nuolgreenchemistry.com626-670-6500 International Process Plants completes lease of bio-acetone & bio... View Article
February 26, 2025
SOCMA Urges Trade Policies that Balance Domestic Protection with Access to Critical Materials
The Trump Administration announcement imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China is a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and poses serious challenges for the specialty chemical sector, disrupting well-established supply chains and increasing operational costs for manufacturers.
February 2, 2025
Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Kao Corporation to Bring Bio IOS® Surfactant Technology to the North American Market
Pilot Chemical Company today announced an exclusive partnership with Kao Corporation to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, Bio IOS® biobased internal olefin sulfonates, to the North American market. Bio IOS® technology will enable customers to meet sustainability goals without compromising performance in a range of household, industrial and institutional (I&I), personal care (PC), and other applications.
January 28, 2025
Pilot Chemical Company Announces Plans to Significantly Expand Anionic Surfactant Production Capacity
Pilot Chemical Company announced today its plan to significantly expand its North American production of high-quality anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio manufacturing site. The expansion will enable the company to more than double the volume of alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) that it supplies to the household, industrial and institutional (I&I) and personal care markets.
January 24, 2025
SOCMA Commends Congressional Focus on Revitalizing TSCA and Advancing U.S. Chemical Innovation
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its focus on strengthening the new chemicals review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A streamlined and efficient review process is critical to fostering innovation, enabling the development of new chemicals, and maintaining America's leadership in specialty chemical manufacturing.
January 22, 2025
Rockwell Automation Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster.
January 17, 2025
Benjamin Murad Joins ChemQuest as Director of IT
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Murad as director of information technology (IT).
January 9, 2025
SOCMA Welcomes New Class to its Board of Governors
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced its 2025 Board of Governors, including six new Board members and a new slate of Executive Officers. The Executive Committee will serve a two-year term, while Governors are elected to three-year terms.
January 8, 2025
Milliken & Company Becomes First Textile Manufacturer to Offer Non-PFAS Materials for Every Layer of Firefighter Turnout Gear
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster.
December 24, 2024