News & Blogs

MFG Chemical Completes Acquisition of Masters Company Inc.

Platte River Equity ("Platte River") is excited to announce its portfolio company MFG Chemical ("MFG"), a specialty and custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, completed the acquisition of Masters Company Inc ("Masters" or "MCI") and its LiquiLogic division located in Wood Dale, IL.

March 29, 2024

Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO, Speaks at GlobalChem 2024

Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO, took the stage to address the participants at the American Chemistry Council's 2024 GlobalChem conference themed "Empowering Chemical Innovation by Strengthening Regulatory Clarity".

March 27, 2024

Milliken & Company Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recently completed the ISO 27001:2022 (ISO/IEC 27001) certification process for information security management systems (ISMS) as part of the company's commitment to data privacy and security.

March 21, 2024

SOCMA Pavilion Features Diverse Lineup of Exhibitors at ChemSpec Europe 2024

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) Pavilion at ChemSpec Europe 2024 will feature eight companies from across the North American manufacturing industry looking to make to connections and expand their business in Europe.

March 14, 2024

SOCMA Show Driving Business for the Specialty Chemical Industry!

Cautious optimism, regionalization of manufacturing, onshoring opportunities, capital expansion moving forward and return of demand – these are five key themes that resonated loud and clear at the SOCMA Show in Nashville!

March 8, 2024

Milliken & Company Recognized Among the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company is proud to be included on the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list curated by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

March 4, 2024

Public Statement: EPA Risk Management Program Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a Risk Management Program (RMP) rule that will further impede job creation, industry growth, reshoring of manufacturing, and securing the supply chain with a rule that lacks justifiable improvements to prevention of accidental releases.

March 1, 2024

SOCMA Appoints Two Executives to Second Term on Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), the leading trade association dedicated to the specialty batch chemical industry, is pleased to announce the return of two distinguished executives to its Board of Governors.

February 27, 2024

SOCMA Show – Exhibitor Showcase Recaps 2024

View the Exhibitor Showcases from the SOCMA Show.

February 26, 2024

SOCMA CONCLUDES 2024 SHOW, ATTENDEES SIGNAL OPTIMISM FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates® (SOCMA) proudly announces the conclusion of the 2024 SOCMA Show, a premier event that brought together leading manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, and experts from across the specialty and fine chemicals sector.

February 22, 2024

LATEST NEWS IN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Latest Updates