Latest Updates



Let’s keep Communication Open with all Stakeholders!

Getting the most out of your ChemStewards audit is a top priority, so we are working to ensure that open communication among all parties (auditors, coordinators, upper management and SOCMA staff) is well defined.

March 28, 2018



BAHP Launches FemCare Answers Website

ARLINGTON, VA – The Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products (BAHP) today announced the launch of its FemCare Answers website, which provides BAHP® members, consumers and the media science-based information about feminine hygiene products.

January 8, 2018

Bio-Process Systems Alliance Elects Board Members for 2018-2019 Terms

Arlington, VA - The Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA), the national trade association of the single-use bio-processing industry, is pleased to announce the election of Board of Directors members who will serve two-year terms in leadership roles through December 31, 2019.

January 8, 2018


Nation Ford Chemical Welcomes Congressman Ralph Norman

U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) visited Nation Ford Chemical on Friday, November 17, to learn more about the specialty chemical industry and talk with company leaders and staff about key issues impacting their business.

December 20, 2017


Nation Ford Chemical President Summarizes Specialty Chemical Manufacturing in SOCMA’s “Ask the Expert”

Jay Dickson is President of Nation Ford Chemical (NFC), a leader in toll manufacturing and specialty chemicals located in Fort Mill, SC. A chemical engineering graduate of Clemson University, Dickson joined NFC in 1989. He spent 15 years working in the plant in several different roles, including process and project engineering and technical director. As the company grew, Dickson expanded his work to include global sales and new product development, and he has served as President for the last 12 years.

November 28, 2017