Tags: Press release
Colonial Chemical is pleased to announce our new authorized distribution partnership with California Chemical for the Western United States sales territory.
June 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The HCS ensures chemical safety in the workplace by requiring manufacturers to provide information about hazardous chemicals through labels, safety data sheets, and training to employees. The final rule becomes effective July 19, 2024.
May 20, 2024
SOCMA is disappointed that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will not reinstate an exclusion process for chemicals imported from China that are currently subject to a surtax under the Section 301 investigation of China.
May 16, 2024
SOCMA strongly supports the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act by Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) with nearly 20 cosponsors, including 17 Ways and Means Committee members. SOCMA has been advocating for MTB reauthorization since 2020 and focused on educating congressional offices on the Ways and Means Committee.
May 15, 2024
Platte River Equity (“Platte River”), a Denver-based private equity firm focused on aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors, announced its portfolio company MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a specialty custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, has acquired H.P. Polymers (“HPP” or the “Company”).
April 30, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.
April 18, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed 12 new members in Q1 2024, including five manufacturers and seven affiliates.
April 18, 2024
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, welcomes two new global leaders to its team.
April 10, 2024
International Process Plants (IPP), a global leader in the acquisition and sale of industrial manufacturing plants and equipment is pleased to announce its acquisition of Henkel’s Lomazzo, Italy detergent manufacturing plant.
April 9, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.
April 2, 2024
