(from Jamis) SOCMA Welcomes 19 New Member Companie
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/socma...53229.html
....Good to see QMC on the list. Have heard; "Trade associations are part of the business landscape. Anyone can join for anything.", which implies little to no value.
Personally, I thought it another Steady Step of Progress for a startup
company.
Browsed a little:
SOCMA, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, is an international trade association that represents the interests of the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry . According to the organization’s charter, SOCMA's stated mission is to "accelerat[e] the potential for members' growth," "increase[e] public confidence in the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry," and "influenc[e] the passage of rational laws and regulations ."[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Chem...Affiliates
(2009)
SOCMA is the leading trade association, serving the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry since 1921. SOCMA's nearly 300 members employ more than 100,000 workers across the country and produce 50,000 products valued at $60 billion annually . For more information please visit www.socma.com.
ChemStewards® is SOCMA's flagship environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) continuous performance improvement program . ChemStewards was created from industry's commitment to reducing the environmental footprint left by member's facilities. Industry created ChemStewards to meet the unique needs of the batch, custom, and specialty chemical industry. As a mandatory requirement for SOCMA members engaged in the manufacturing or handling of synthetic and organic chemicals, ChemStewards is helping participants reach for superior EHS&S performance. To learn more visit www.chemstewards.com.
http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=32615
ChemStewards® is an environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) management program designed to help your facility optimize its performance, save money and enhance its role as a good corporate citizen in your community.
http://www.socma.com/chemstewards/
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