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Issue Summary: TSCA Fees Rule

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) including the 2016 Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (LCSA) amendments grant the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to collect fees from chemical manufacturers and importers to offset up to 25% of the costs associated with the overall implementation and administration of TSCA.

January 20, 2023

SOCMA Welcomes New Class to its Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced its 2023 Board of Governors, including six new Board members and a new slate of Executive Officers. Kate Hampford Donahue of Hampford Research, Inc. commences two-year tenure as Board Chair.

January 18, 2023

Cambrex Completes Acquisition of Snapdragon Chemistry, a Leader in Continuous Flow API Development Services

Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Snapdragon Chemistry, a leading US-based provider of chemical process development services to a broad range of emerging and established biopharma customers.

January 18, 2023

SOCMA Show Relocates to Nashville in 2023

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will be held March 1-3, 2023, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, TN.

January 17, 2023

Pilot Chemical Company Names President & COO with Nearly 30 Years of Industry Management, Innovation Experience

Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer, announced the hire of Christian MacIver as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective Jan. 3. MacIver brings nearly 30 years of commercial management and supply chain experience to the role.

January 6, 2023

VanDeMark Chemical Announces Jim Elliott Joining as Chief Executive Officer

VanDeMark, a leading global producer of life science chemistries, today announced the appointment of Jim Elliott as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Elliott succeeds Jeff Davis, who has stepped down from his role.

January 3, 2023

Event Recap: Performance Improvement Award Dinner

SOCMA was thrilled to honor this year’s Performance Improvement Award winners at a celebratory dinner and awards presentation during the 2022 SOCMA Summit. It was the perfect way to set the festive atmosphere for celebrating specialty chemical manufacturers who are leading the way in environmental, health and safety initiatives.

December 21, 2022

ChemOps Training – A Modernized Solution Spanning Multiple Industries

How do you train new and current employees, or onboard incoming personnel? The answer may not be the same as it was in early 2020. With the lasting impact of the pandemic on all areas of industry, and the natural advancements in technology and equipment over time, training is vital to build and improve core competencies and increase productivity and capabilities across all sectors.

December 20, 2022

Bio-Process Systems Alliance Welcomes Incoming Chairman Mark Petrich & New BPSA Board Members

The Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA), the international association of the single-use bio-processing industry, is pleased to announce the election of the following BPSA Executive Board members and Directors-at-Large for 2023-2024.

December 19, 2022

Joel Shertok, Ph.D., Joins ChemQuest as 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 Joel Shertok, Ph.D., as director.