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Basel, Switzerland – Lonza Group today announced its intention to proceed with a carve-out of its Specialty Ingredients segment (LSI). The decision will see the LSI business under independent management, with increased control over its operations and costs. The segment will remain fully owned by Lonza. The company has already commenced with the separation and expects to complete the process by mid-year 2020
June 3, 2019
Arlington, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to welcome an additional seven new members who operate in the specialty and fine chemical value chain. The companies were recently approved for membership by the Board of Governors, bringing the number of new SOCMA members this year to 13.
May 30, 2019
Cleveland, TN – With an ever-evolving and competitive landscape in the specialty chemical industry, few companies can tout 100 years of service. Manufacturers Chemicals, a segment of Synalloy Chemicals located in Cleveland, Tennessee, has achieved this milestone by maintaining a resilient, laser-focused vision and staying ahead of industry trends.
May 16, 2019
GFS Chemicals has added a new product to its list of non-aqueous hydrogen chloride solutions. The new product is a three-molar solution of hydrogen chloride in isopropyl acetate, which will allow GFS to service a growing customer base in more demanding process chemistries.
May 7, 2019
Newburyport, MA – The mission of Strem Chemicals, Inc. is to provide specialty chemicals of high quality in a timely fashion. The company is proud to announce that it remains resolute in this mission since its establishment in 1964. On April 28, 2019 Strem’s corporate headquarters in Newburyport, Massachusetts was recertified under ISO 9001:2015 for the Quality Management System (QMS) standard.
April 29, 2019
ARLINGTON, VA – The following statement can be attributed to the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates in response to media inquiries regarding the fire that occurred at KMCO, LLC, on Tuesday, April 2:
April 3, 2019
North Little Rock, AR — La Petite Roche Technologies, a subsidiary of Safe Foods Corporation, has announced that David Fortune will be joining the company as its Vice President.
David has over 40 years of management experience with industry leading companies, including manufacturers of furniture, consumer electronics, industrial goods, oil & gas, and chemicals. Prior to joining La Petite Roche Technologies, David served as Plant Manager for Thomas & Betts, as Vice President of Sales & Business Development for KMCO LLC and as a Director of Business Development for Athlon Solutions/Halliburton.
March 18, 2019
CINCINNATI, OH – Pilot Chemical Corp. has launched a revitalized strategy designed to increase growth and innovation and put a deeper focus on its employees and customers. Mike Clark will oversee implementation of the strategy as the corporation’s new president. He will continue to report to Pam Butcher, CEO, and also retain his position as chief operating officer.
March 14, 2019
ARLINGTON, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to welcome Archroma, Cadence Bank, Century Global, LLC, EMD Performance Materials, FM Global and Volunteer Pastilles, LLC, to the association’s community of specialty and fine chemical manufacturers, distributors and service providers.
March 12, 2019
Cleveland, OH, February 18, 2019 – Edgewater Capital Partners (“Edgewater”) is pleased to announce the closing of Edgewater Capital Partners IV LP (“ECP IV”), a size and sector focused buyout fund dedicated to investing in middle and lower middle-market performance materials businesses. ECP IV, with $185 million in capital commitments, had a first and final closing at its hard cap and above its initial target.
February 22, 2019