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Strem Chemicals, Inc. Once Again Meets International ISO 9001:2015 Certification Standards

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

STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT IN CROSBY, TX

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

La Petite Roche Technologies Announces Hiring of David Fortune as Vice President

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

Pilot Chemical Corp. Unveils Refreshed Strategy – Mike Clark Named President

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

SOCMA Welcomes Six New Member Companies in First Quarter 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

Edgewater Capital Partners Closes Fund IV at $185 Million Hard Cap

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

SOCMA Announces 2018 Performance Improvement Award Winners

ARLINGTON, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards for their commitment to continuously improving environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) practices at the association’s 97th Annual Dinner, December 10, in New York.

November 18, 2018



Nation Ford Chemical Welcomes Congressman Ralph Norman

U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) visited Nation Ford Chemical on Friday, November 17, to learn more about the specialty chemical industry and talk with company leaders and staff about key issues impacting their business.

December 20, 2017