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Connections Matter

Have you ever heard, “It’s all about who you know?” This truth has never been more evident to me than in connections I’ve witnessed this past year within the SOCMA membership.

August 28, 2024

Two Global Industry Leaders Join ChemQuest as Directors

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 appointments of two new directors, Michael Henningsen, Ph.D., and Graeme Roan, Ph.D.

August 21, 2024






ChemQuest Expands TraQr® Forecasting and Analysis Offerings

The ChemQuest Group, Inc., 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 that it has expanded the solutions available in its TraQr® (pronounced “tracker”) family of market forecasting and analysis tools.

July 9, 2024


SOCMA Appoints Bryan Kitchen to Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has appointed J. Bryan Kitchen to its Board of Governors.  Bryan serves as CEO of Ascent Industries and has nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in the chemicals industry, having previously served in executive and leadership roles for Clearon Corporation, Xingfa USA, ANGUS Chemical Company and The Dow Chemical Company.

June 25, 2024