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SOCMA Launches Chemical Operations Training Tool 3.0

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today launched the latest iteration of its Chemical Operations Training Tool – version 3.0 – with expanded offerings, including a Learning Management System portal, additional curriculum and new animations.

June 30, 2021


Colonial Chemical Is 2021 EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winner

Colonial Chemical, Inc. is a winner in the 2021 EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Program, specifically in the focus area of The Design of Greener Chemicals. Colonial Chemical is being recognized for developing Suga®Boost surfactant blends that use more environmentally friendly chemicals than traditional cleaning surfactants.

June 21, 2021


SOCMA to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in New Orleans, LA

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates’ (SOCMA) today announced its centennial celebration and 2021 annual conference, SOCMA Week, to be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, LA, October 20-22.

June 9, 2021

Lonza and Moderna Announce Further Collaboration For Drug Substance Manufacturing of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in the Netherlands

Lonza today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines. The expanded collaboration will further extend the manufacture of the drug substance for the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna and provides for the installation of a new manufacturing line for drug substance production at Lonza’s Geleen (NL) site.

June 2, 2021


SOCMA Continues Quarterly Manufacturing Solutions Day June 9

Specialty chemical manufacturers are showcasing their technologies and expertise at the second iteration of Manufacturing Solutions Day on June 9 – a virtual showcase that’s part of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates’ (SOCMA) full suite of commercial services.

May 25, 2021