Latest Updates



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.

June 7, 2023


Member Spotlight | ArroChem

SOCMA is shining a spotlight on one of our newer members – ArroChem. Located in Mount Holly, NC, ArroChem specializes in industrial chemical blending, private labeling, and toll manufacturing services.

June 5, 2023



Best Practices: Crisis Communications

Crisis communications is a key component of safety management that all companies, no matter the industry, must effectively manage, whether in the midst of an actual crisis, or the potential of one. During SOCMA’s Crisis Communications webinar, speakers Rachel Coffman, Coffman Collaborative, and Christopher Brotherton, Ortec Inc., shared their expertise and experiences in this area.

June 1, 2023

SPECIALTY GAINES | JUNE EDITION

Hear critical intel from the Chemspec Europe show floor; namely an up-close look into trends and variables impacting SOCMA members and the North American and global specialty chemical landscape. Read on to tell us if your experience matches with what we're hearing.

June 1, 2023

Process Safety Management (PSM) & Incident Investigation

Best practices were shared during SOCMA’s Safety Webinar on PSM and Incident Investigation that can be utilized to maintain a consistent level of safety and awareness across all operational areas and for facility workers. Below are key takeaways specialty chemical manufacturers can use as guidance for their facility.

May 18, 2023