Joe Dettinger from SOCMA kicking off the ESG Workshop with introductions. The day will be filled with learning about sustainability programs, sharing of best practices, and networking.

🌱 Excited to see passionate attendees diving into calculating Scope 2 emissions at our ESG workshop! #ESG #sustainability #Ecovadis

Speaking at the Industrial Packaging Alliance of North America (IPANA) 2023 Spring Conference, SOCMA's Jennifer Abril shared a positive outlook for specialty chemicals and emphasized our industries’ shared commitment to modernization, resilience, and sustainability.

Tune into this SOCMA podcast with insightful conversations with Andy Doyle of the American Coatings Association. From the sector's health and sustainability initiatives to navigating challenges and providing global updates. Watch or Listen Now at socma.org/podcast

As demand for specialty chemicals grows in North America, SOCMA is increasingly the go-to resource for companies looking to capitalize on growth opportunities while strengthening their safety and regulatory programs. socma.org/socma-welcomes…

The Generalized System of Preferences boosts global competitiveness for SOCMA members while creating economic opportunity in developing countries. We applaud Rep. Jason Smith and Rep. Adrian Smith for their efforts to renew the program. socma.org/socma-supports…

To inform this week’s Ways and Means Democrats and Senate Finance Committee hearings on the Biden Administration’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda, SOCMA highlighted the need for a fair and transparent 301-exclusion process and called for amending 301 duty-drawbacks into USMCA. socma.org/wp-content/upl…

SOCMA’s Advocacy Committee met with the offices of Rep. Bob Latta, Larry Bucshon, MD and Michael Burgess, MD to urge support for a fix to the TSCA New Chemicals Review program, called for a hearing on final RMP rule & shared support for the Generalized System of Preferences legislation.

SOCMA is pleased U.S. EPA allowed for certain conditions of use of Methylene Chloride (MCL), allowing for manufacturing of important products in healthcare, defense, auto, ag, and other fields. socma.org/epa-released-m…

SOCMA commends Halocarbon and VanDeMark for their efforts on educating U.S. EPA about unique uses of Methylene Chloride (MCL). socma.org/epa-released-m…

Thank you, Energy and Commerce Committee, for today's hearing on EPA's RMP Rule. “This rule creates security vulnerabilities and diverts resources from critical security and process improvements,” said SOCMA VP Robert Helminiak.

A big thank you to Chris Banach from VanDeMark Chemical and Wanda Smith Halocarbon for their insightful contributions at the methylene chloride town hall today. Your expertise is invaluable in addressing this critical issue. #MethyleneChloride #TownHall

In the final U.S. EPA rule on MCL, some uses are permitted to continue where they are important to national security and the economy, and where data shows workplace safety measures to fully address the unreasonable risk could be achieved. specchemonline.com/epa-bans-most-…

Thank you, Sen. Dan Sullivan, for meeting with us to discuss potential fixes to the TSCA New Chemicals Program and strategizing new ways for SOCMA members to provide government agencies with critical chemistries.

SOCMA thanks Rep. Adrian Smith for introducing the MTB Reform Act, a program that allows SOCMA members to access materials not available in sufficient quality in the US. This allows our industry to remain competitive in global trade.

Kate Donahue, President & CEO of Hampford Research Inc and SOCMA Board Chair, talks speciality chemicals and business leadership with Ari Santiago on his Made in America program. #MadeInAmerica #SpecialtyChemicals #Leadership youtube.com/watch?v=Y316WB…

Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO, recently sat down with Joanna Pineda, host of Associations Thrive, for an interview on the specialty chemicals industry and the unique value of SOCMA membership. Listen here: matrixgroup.net/associations-t…

Thank you, Rep. August Pfluger, for meeting with us to discuss EPA's TSCA New Chemicals Program. We are looking forward to further conversations on how to address the current program slowdowns.

Thank you to Representatives Rep. Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, and Nicole Malliotakis for attending the meeting with The NAM's yesterday. We appreciate your efforts to maintain the pro-growth 2017 tax reforms, which allow SOCMA members to hire workers and invest in their community.

SOCMA was proud to support Sun Chemical Chemical in hosting a site visit with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, highlighting our ongoing commitment to U.S. manufacturing, the specialty chemical industry, and pigment production.