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Specialty Gaines: Companies looking for business conditions to improve as they head into 2024

Toll manufacturers are vetting projects, waste issues are a top priority, and many believe the slow, or flat, current business landscape will improve by year end. These were just a few takeaways from SOCMA’s recent road trip to meet with members.

August 15, 2023

SOCMA Advocates to Improve TSCA Based on EPA’s Proposed Rule on Procedural Changes

SOCMA is advocating for members to improve the TSCA – EPA’s has a proposed rule on procedural changes to TSCA,... View Article

August 11, 2023

Powder Processing Technology, LLC Awarded EcoVadis Silver Badge for Sustainability

SOCMA Member Powder Processing Technology, LLC (PPT) has been acknowledged as one of the top 25% sustainable companies and has received the Silver Badge for Sustainability from EcoVadis.

August 10, 2023

Issue Summary: PFAS Policy Activity

SOCMA provides analysis on EPA's ongoing regulation of PFAS.

August 7, 2023

CFATS Lapses as Congress Fails to Reauthorize by July 27th Expiration Date

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which provides uniform standards for chemical manufacturers to ensure facility safety, expired on July 27 due to inaction by the Senate. The House passed H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act, on July 25 by a vote of 409-1.

July 28, 2023

SOCMA Calls on Senate to Reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program Now

SOCMA Calls on Senate to Pass CFATS Reauthorization Before Program Sunsets on July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

Evantic, a Portfolio Company of Edgewater Capital Partners, Acquires Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC

Evantic, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in continuing its strategy as an advanced materials and design engineered components platform, has acquired Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC (“PDF”). PDF is a manufacturer and fabricator of high-precision, difficult to machine plastic components.

July 26, 2023

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