Latest Updates

Siegfried and Novavax Extend their Collaboration

Novavax, a US-based biopharmaceutical company, and Siegfried have decided to extend their collaboration for the aseptic fill & finish of Novavax's protein-based coronavirus vaccine Nuvaxovid at Siegfried's manufacturing site in Hameln (Germany). The original manufacturing and supply agreement has started in 2021 with an original term until end of 2022 and has now been extended until the end of 2023.

September 28, 2022

CCNJ PARTNERS WITH SOCMA TO PROVIDE VITAL INDUSTRY TRAINING

The Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) proudly announces its partnership with the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) to promote chemical operator training and  underpin a safety culture that is the foundation of the industry.

September 21, 2022

American Chemical Solutions Continues to Grow

American Chemical Solutions (ACS), a leading global custom chemical manufacturer, today announced its continued growth through the addition of two leading industry executives to its team. Robert E. Gaston is joining the organization as Engineering Lead and Jeffery S. Diercks will serve as Business Development Manager.

September 20, 2022

Seatex Partners with ChemQuest Chemicals to Pursue Broad Commercial Expansion

Seatex, LLC, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer and formulator, has acquired the ChemQuest Chemicals, LLC , a custom chemical manufacturer headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. For over twenty-five years, ChemQuest has provided custom toll manufacturing services to customers globally, with expertise in complex blending and reactionary synthesis. This acquisition provides Seatex with enhanced production capabilities, increased capacity and a complementary customer base, representing a diverse set of end-markets.

September 6, 2022

Avatar Corporation Joins Caldic, Strengthening Caldic’s Portfolio in U.S. Food Industry

Caldic B.V. today announced the acquisition of Avatar Corporation, a value-add distributor of specialty food ingredients and custom solutions based in University Park (Illinois, US). The unique distribution and manufacturing capabilities from Avatar will significantly strengthen Caldic’s portfolio for the food industry and enable further expansion in North America, specifically in the US.

September 1, 2022

SOCMA Statement on EPA Proposed Rule on Risk Management Program (RMP)

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). 

August 31, 2022

SOCMA Statement on USTR Court Brief and 301 Exclusions

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) Vice President, Legal and Government Relations, Robert F. Helminiak released a statement today explaining that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) does not have an adequate exemption or exclusion process for Section 301 China Tariffs.

August 12, 2022