Tags: SOCMA Member News


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

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



Synalloy Corporation Announces Rebrand to Ascent Industries Co.

Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq: SYNL) (“Synalloy” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, is announcing a corporate rebrand from Synalloy Corporation to Ascent Industries Co. (“Ascent”) effective August 10, 2022.

August 11, 2022

Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects Business of Huntsman Corporation

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions and a portfolio company of U.S.-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation.

August 9, 2022

American Chemical Solutions Welcomes Todd Monette as Vice President of Operations

American Chemical Solutions (ACS), a leading global custom chemical toll manufacturer, today announced that Todd Monette will join the organization as Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Mr. Monette will support the organization’s mission to be a leader in the toll manufacturing business, supporting customers with diverse needs.

July 28, 2022