The only U.S. trade association representing the specialty chemical industry.

Joined April 2009
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May 14
SOCMA is on Capitol Hill today meeting with @RepAshleyHinson's office to advocate for domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Specialty chemical manufacturers supply critical inputs used across pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, energy systems, infrastructure.
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May 14
SOCMA Board Members Ben Espada of High Point, NC-based Piedmont Chemical and Joe Nettleton of Cambrex met with @RepMcDowell on Capitol Hill to highlight the importance of TSCA reform, workforce investment in North Carolina, and permitting policies that support U.S. manufacturing.
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May 14
In today's meeting with staff for @RepDianaDeGette, specialty chemical manufacturers had the opportunity to talk about TSCA reform, the role of chemistry in life sciences applications, and the importance of strengthening American workforce development and innovation.
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May 14
Steven Hedrick, @CorpAVN, and Adam Pingel, Monument Chemical (with facilities in Brandenburg, Kentucky), on Capitol Hill today with @RepGuthrie. Advocating for policies that strengthen domestic production capacity and reduce reliance on foreign sources for key chemical inputs.
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May 14
SOCMA Board Member Rich Preziotti, of CO-based Boulder Scientific, met with office of @RepJoeNeguse and had a great discussion on TSCA reform, the role of chemistry in advancing the life sciences sector, and the importance of investing in the American workforce.
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May 14
Making every moment matter on Capitol Hill today, SOCMA's Jenn Klein takes a minute to talk specialty chemicals with @AmChemistry's @JahnChris.
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May 14
Bryan Kitchen of Ascent Chemicals met with staff for @SenatorDurbin to emphasize that efficient regulation, resilient supply chains, and a predictable TSCA program are essential to keeping specialty chemical innovation and the industries it supports anchored in the United States.
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May 14
SOCMA President & CEO Jenn Klein and Jean Yoho of Sun Chemical met with @RepGregLandsman's staff to discuss how timely @EPA reviews, reduced backlogs, and greater predictability for companies can help Ohio, the nation’s 3rd largest chemical manufacturing state.
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May 14
Kate Hampford Donahue, of Stratford, CT-based @HampfordRsrch, met with Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy's office to call for policies that strengthen domestic production capacity, reduce reliance on foreign sources for key chemical inputs & improve access to essential materials.
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May 14
SOCMA Board Member Cameron Whaley marks his hometown and Dalton, GA-based @sct_chemical sites at @SenatorWarnock office on Capitol Hill today, where he advocated for strengthening U.S. manufacturing, improving regulatory certainty, and reinforcing domestic supply chains.
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May 14
Doug Wynn, SOCMA Board Member representing South Pittsburg, TN-based @colonialchem, met with @DesJarlaisTN04 to discuss the importance of regulatory certainty and advocate for policies that support continued investment in U.S. specialty chemical manufacturing.
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May 14
SOCMA Board Member Rich Preziotti of Colorado-based Boulder Scientific Company and @repgabeevans talk TSCA reform, workforce recruitment challenges impacting U.S. manufacturing, and the critical role chemistry applications play in supporting national defense efforts.
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May 14
Doug Wynn of @colonialchem, based in South Pittsburg, TN, and Bryan Kitchen of Ascent Chemicals, with facilities in Cleveland, TN, met with @SenatorHagerty on the importance of specialty chemical manufacturing to Tennessee jobs, supply chains, and American competitiveness.
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May 14
SC-based Board Members Joe Wilson (Toll Solutions) and Brooke DiDomenico (Nation Ford) met with @RepTimmons to discuss how efficient regulatory systems and resilient supply chains are critical to specialty chemical innovation and the industries it supports remain in the U.S.
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May 14
Texas' @RepEllzey today met with Rainne Somers of Ennis, TX-based Genesis Custom Chemical Blending; Shane Jenkins, NexSJen Solutions; and Grif Carnes, Third Coast; to discuss TSCA reform, trade issues, and the importance of chemistry applications supporting @DeptofWar efforts.
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May 14
Joe Nettleton of Iowa-based Cambrex Corporation, Cameron Whaley @sct_chemical, and Dave Mielke @ChemDesign met with the office of @ChuckGrassley to discuss TSCA reform, trade policy, and the vital role specialty chemical manufacturing plays in U.S. agriculture.
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May 14
SOCMA’s Jen Klein, Mara Gliozzi (McGean) & Jean Yoho (Sun Chemical) met with @berniemoreno to discuss strengthening specialty chemical manufacturing and boosting U.S. competitiveness. Ohio is the nation’s 3rd largest chemical manufacturing state in the U.S.
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May 14
SOCMA’s Board of Governors are on Capitol Hill today to advocate for strengthening domestic manufacturing, improving supply chain resilience, and advancing a more predictable, science-driven regulatory environment for specialty chemical manufacturers.
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Feb 13
SOCMA welcomes the @WhiteHouse's focus on supply-chain resilience and looks forward to continued engagement to ensure these efforts also strengthen the U.S. specialty chemical manufacturing base. socma.org/proposed-socma-sta…

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13 Nov 2025
With the federal government open, agencies can resume issuing permits, reviewing new chemicals, conducting safety inspections, and restarting programs that support U.S. manufacturing and R&D —functions that drive innovation, investment, and supply chain stability.
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