The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that four new member companies have joined the organization. “SOCMA is pleased to welcome these four companies, which brings the total number of new members this year to 14,” said Dave Hurder, chairman of the SOCMA Board of Governors, and vice president of McGean. “SOCMA has long been an advocate for the specialty chemical industry and continually strives to create a favorable business climate in which manufacturers and service providers can grow, innovate and compete in world markets.”