Veranova Recognized as One of SOCMA’s 25 Companies with Industry-Leading Safety Programs

Veranova is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, Inc.^® (SOCMA) as a recipient of its prestigious 2024 Safety Recognition Program. Along with other honorees, Veranova has been acknowledged for its contribution to the safety culture of the specialty chemicals industry at both its West Deptford, NJ site (for the second year in a row) and at its Devens, MA site.

The award aims to promote collaboration across the industry and highlight the work of companies demonstrating exceptional commitment to safety practices. This year, the Safety Recognition Program reviewed the best practices for each facility, paying particular attention to emergency planning & response, process safety, stakeholder engagement and communication, and heat illness prevention. The 2024 recognition dinner was held during the SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting, which took place in Charleston, SC from October 29th-30th.

Ken Zrebiec, SVP Manufacturing Operations, Veranova said, “We are extremely honored to accept this prestigious award from SOCMA for the second year in a row for our West Deptford, NJ site, and now also our Devens, MA location!

Safety continues to be the cornerstone across all our sites, so it’s great to be recognized alongside 24 other impressive honorees. We continue to build on our legacy of setting the highest environmental and employee standards, while ensuring we consistently improve and perfect our operations. Looking ahead, we are further committed to servicing the growing ADC and potent small molecules sectors by extending that culture of safety to our recent investment expanding those capabilities in Devens.”

 

About SOCMA

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates^® (SOCMA) has been serving the specialty chemicals industry since 1912. It provides a platform for the industry by providing industry knowledge, a peer network, and customized resources. By promoting business safety and intelligence, SOCMA aims to connect key players across the industry, promoting operational intelligence and growth. For more information, please visit www.socma.org.