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Dipan Haria Named a Director at ChemQuest

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 that Dipan Haria has joined the company as a director.

June 28, 2023

SOCMA Guidance Document: EPA TSCA CBI Submission

This members-only document outlines the process for submitting a claim of confidentiality for proprietary business reasons. The submission process will follow more specific rules and mandate the submission of additional information.

June 27, 2023

SOCMA Supports Legislation to Reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program

SOCMA Vice President, Legal and Government Relations, Robert F. Helminiak released the following statement addressing the significant problems with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule on Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention, also know as the Risk Management Program (RMP).

June 23, 2023

Issue Summary: OSHA Emergency Response Standard

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ensures chemical safety in the workplace by requiring chemical manufacturers to provide information through labels, safety data sheets, and training to employees about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to.

June 21, 2023

ChemQuest Appoints Eric Casebolt Director

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, has appointed Eric Casebolt its latest director.

June 15, 2023

SOCMA Welcomes Eight New Members in Q2

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed eight new members last week, following approval by its Board of Governors: Cymer, Blue Grass Chemical, Exim-Indis, Black Bay Energy Capital, International Process Plants (IPP), Coffman Collaborative, Reaction35, and Roscoe Moss Company.

June 12, 2023

SOCMA Testifies at EPA Methylene Chloride Risk Management Hearing

SOCMA members and staff testified on behalf of the specialty chemical sector the concerns of EPA's proposed ruling on methylene chloride.

June 9, 2023

Toll Solutions Named South Carolina’s Small Business Exporter of the Year

Toll Solutions is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), South Carolina Office, as Small Business Exporter of the Year.

June 9, 2023

Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as a Director

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 that Sandrine Garnier, Ph.D., has joined the company as a director.

June 7, 2023

Nachurs Alpine Solutions® Expands Specialty Chemical Presence with Newly Created Division

Nachurs Alpine Solutions® (NAS), a division of Wilbur-Ellis, is pleased to announce the formation of NASi Global Chemicals & Ingredients within NAS. Leveraging Wilbur-Ellis strategic sourcing capabilities, NASi Global Chemicals & Ingredients offers a wide range of chemical offerings to the industrial, energy, and agricultural raw material markets.