Chemicals Specific to Particular Industries Amid Global Transformation
The Specialty Organisation for the Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is a leading trade association that represents the specialty chemical industry. With a focus on navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape, SOCMA supports its members by providing regulatory updates, compliance training, advocacy, and resources.
Led by President & CEO, Jennifer Abril, SOCMA is fostering collaboration among its members. This collaboration aims to build connections, encourage knowledge-sharing, and identify strategic opportunities for collaboration. In a time of geopolitical shifts, this collaboration is crucial for specialty chemical manufacturers as they innovate their operations.
One of the key concerns for SOCMA's members is the rise in input costs due to geopolitical changes. To address this, SOCMA is actively engaging with federal officials, legislators, and industry partners to ensure the specialty chemical sector is represented at every level of decision-making. The goal is to help members expand their supplier base, increase flexibility, and build greater resilience against geopolitical and economic disruptions.
In addition to advocacy, SOCMA provides real-time policy updates, facilitates dialogue between members and regulators, and delivers practical guidance. SOCMA's members are essential to the national industrial base, creating high-quality jobs, supporting downstream chemistry, and contributing to long-term economic and technological leadership.
SOCMA is also advocating for a transparent, predictable trade policy that reflects both the global integration and domestic significance of the specialty chemical industry. Recognising the importance of a sector-specific approach, SOCMA is advocating for a sector-specific approach to trade policy.
As the Trump administration pursues a more self-sufficient trade agenda, SOCMA is committed to serving as a constructive partner. The aim is to shape policies that strengthen North American manufacturing while safeguarding the global supply networks that enable innovation. SOCMA is engaging with policymakers to ensure tariff structures are thoughtfully reviewed.
In line with its commitment to innovation, SOCMA is advocating for research and development (R&D) incentives, streamlining regulatory pathways for emerging approaches, and advancing workforce strategies that align with the industry's evolving needs. SOCMA is also encouraging its members to strengthen domestic and North American sourcing while recognising the importance of international sourcing.
Furthermore, SOCMA's Vision 2030 initiative aims to elevate the role of specialty chemical manufacturing in North America as a strategic engine of innovation, economic resilience, and global competitiveness. SOCMA operates within globally integrated supply chains while having a focus on regional manufacturing.
Lastly, SOCMA has launched a policy and tariff tracker on their website, providing members with easy access to the latest updates. SOCMA holds weekly member calls to break down key developments and foster timely conversation. Through these efforts, SOCMA is committed to helping members implement advanced practices that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and open new market opportunities.
