The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) reported 13 new members in Q1 2026, comprising six manufacturers and seven service providers spanning polymer production, spray drying tolling, contract R&D and logistics. The membership additions include firms with capabilities in silicone polymers, powder processing, and supply-chain analytics that may be relevant to regulatory, IP, and compliance practitioners.
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CHEMEON Surface Technology and SurTec announced a strategic alliance to coordinate distribution, technical training, and joint R&D for trivalent conversion coatings, anodizing chemistries, and related surface-treatment products. The agreement details operational integration in the U.S., cross-training, and coordinated analytical and laboratory activities intended to support specification and regulatory transitions away from hexavalent chromium chemistries.