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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


Grace Matthews Advises H.P. Polymers on its Transaction with MFG Chemical

Platte River Equity (“Platte River”), a Denver-based private equity firm focused on aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors, announced its portfolio company MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a specialty custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, has acquired H.P. Polymers (“HPP” or the “Company”).

April 30, 2024

ChemQuest Deepens Bench of Experts with Two New Additions

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, welcomes two new global leaders to its team.

April 10, 2024



MFG Chemical Completes Acquisition of Masters Company Inc.

Platte River Equity ("Platte River") is excited to announce its portfolio company MFG Chemical ("MFG"), a specialty and custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, completed the acquisition of Masters Company Inc ("Masters" or "MCI") and its LiquiLogic division located in Wood Dale, IL.

March 29, 2024

Milliken & Company Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recently completed the ISO 27001:2022 (ISO/IEC 27001) certification process for information security management systems (ISMS) as part of the company's commitment to data privacy and security.

March 21, 2024