ARLINGTON, Va. – October 29, 2026 -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is closing the fourth quarter of 2026 with 10 new members: five specialty chemical manufacturers and five affiliate companies.
3M, Apollo Scientific, Helena, Huber and Nalas join as manufacturing members
3M Company develops advanced materials for manufacturing, transportation, electronics and consumer products. Apollo Scientific supplies research chemicals and life science reagents and combines in-house synthesis with a global network. CEO Tim Kemp said membership strengthens its engagement with the North American specialty chemical community.
Helena Industries is one of the largest contract chemical manufacturers in the United States. It offers toll formulation, packaging and supply chain services for agricultural, home and garden, commercial and industrial chemical customers. Vice President of Finance and Administration Tony DiBenedetto said the company expects access to regulatory insight, advocacy and best-practice exchange.
Huber Advanced Materials, part of family-owned J.M. Huber Corporation, serves personal care, agriculture, construction and advanced materials markets. Executive Vice President Doug Smith described SOCMA as a fit with the unit's growth strategy in specialty chemicals.
Connecticut-based Nalas Engineering takes difficult chemistry from the laboratory through scale-up to commercial production. Chief Technology Officer Matthew Jorgensen said membership gives the company a seat alongside manufacturers, suppliers and regulators.
Five affiliates add environmental, advisory, storage, mixing and automation capabilities
ALL4 provides air quality, environmental compliance, permitting and sustainability consulting to industrial clients. August Grace Advisory is an independent research and advisory firm covering specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with strategic and M&A advisory for companies and investors.
DK Tanks & Pipe supplies storage tanks and steel pipe nationwide. EKATO Corporation, headquartered in Germany, provides industrial mixing and agitation technology; Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Antonio Garza noted the company had attended SOCMA events in recent years before formally joining.
Yokogawa Corporation of America supplies measurement, control and information solutions to energy, chemicals and materials customers. Marketing Director Nicholas Meyer said the company will contribute experience in process automation, safety and digital transformation to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
SOCMA CEO Klein ties the intake to member expertise and connections
SOCMA President & CEO Jenn Klein said, "We're not just growing membership," adding that the new members expand the expertise, connections and opportunities available to every member. SOCMA describes itself as the only U.S.-based trade association solely dedicated to the specialty and fine chemicals industry.