December 2010 Southern States Chemical announces that its new Wilbara plant is operational as of Dec. 15, 2010 at 8:44 pm. Located in Wilmington, NC. September 10, 2009 Southern States Chemical breaks ground on the Wilbara plant in Wilmington, N.C. September 1, 2009 SSC Receives ISO Recertification. August, 2009 SeaGate Handling completes the construction of the #5 Bulk Warehouse. February, 2009 Kevin Glover is elected President of SeaGate Handling.