SOCMA Member News Archives

SOCMA Responds to Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomes the inclusion of expanded R&D tax credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will help America remain on the cutting edge of technological advancement.

July 4, 2025

Why EcoVadis Improvement Is More Than a Score

Companies are feeling the pressure from all directions: customers, regulators, investors, and rating platforms. EcoVadis, a leading sustainability assessment tool, has emerged as a critical benchmark for ESG maturity. But for many companies, improving an EcoVadis score feels more like an obstacle course than a strategic lever.

July 2, 2025

CHEM Group Announces Asset Purchase and Name Change

CGH-EV, Inc has announced its formation into two focused entities: CHEM Group for Heat Transfer Fluids, Rolling Oils, Sodium Nitrite and Tolling, and MEG2, LLC for Premium Glycols including PowerGard Antifreeze as well as Secondary Plasticizers, Aromatic Solvents and Pitch.

July 1, 2025

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 Backs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s R&D Tax Credit Boost

On behalf of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), I respectfully request a meeting with your team to share how our members are accelerating reshoring and advancing American manufacturing.

May 22, 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

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