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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


Qore Opens Bio-Based BDO Plant in Iowa
Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and Helm, has officially opened its $300 million biobased 1,4-butanediol (BDO) production facility...
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1 hour ago1 min read


PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos without artificial dyes and flavours
PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos sans artificial dyes and flavours
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1 day ago2 min read


Covestro Introduces Flame-Retardant Encapsulation Foam For Electric Vehicle Batteries
Covestro has introduced its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology, which addresses the most...
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3 days ago1 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethanes Market 2025 (1st Edition)
IAL Sustainability Report This study delivers an in-depth assessment of the global polyurethane (PU) industry’s shift toward...
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6 days ago2 min read


Turpaz Industries Completes the Acquisition of Attractive Scent SAS
A strategic acquisition in the fragrance segment for Turpaz in Grasse, South of France, the international capital of the perfume business.
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Jul 163 min read


Colson Group Announces Acquisition of Leading Polyurethane Manufacturer ESCO Plastics
Colson Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of casters and wheels, has announced the acquisition of ESCO Plastics, a Houston-based...
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Jul 161 min read


Covestro India and CSIR-NCL Collaborate On Polyurethane Waste
Covestro has formed a partnership with the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) to initiate a CSR initiative that is designed to...
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Jul 151 min read


Xuelei Opens World’s Largest Fragrance Museum in Guangzhou
On 9 July 2025, Guangzhou Xuelei Cosmetics Co. unveiled the Xuelei Fragrance Museum, now recognised as the world’s largest fragrance...
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Jul 111 min read


Innovating Sustainability: Kimpur Launches Polyester Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles
Kimpur has advanced its commitment to resource-efficient production by launching an innovative recycling process at its Düzce facility....
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Jul 91 min read


Lubrizol Unveils PUD Technology for Wood Coatings
Lubrizol maintains its commitment to the advancement of polymer technology by introducing a new water-borne, high-solids polyurethane...
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Jul 81 min read


Givaudan Strengthens Latin American Footprint with Majority Acquisition of Vollmens Fragrances
Givaudan, a global leader in the fragrance and beauty sector, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrances...
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Jul 41 min read


Sensient Flavours & Extracts launches BioSymphony™
Sensient Flavours & Extracts introduces BioSymphony™, a collection of natural flavours made with premium ingredients.
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Jul 22 min read


NCFI Polyurethane Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility in North Carolina
NCFI Polyurethanes has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Announced last September,...
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Jul 21 min read


Covestro Expands its Coatings and Adhesives Facility in Shanghai
Covestro has completed a significant expansion of its laboratory in Shanghai, which will enhance its capacity to provide more customised...
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Jul 11 min read


TechnoNICOL Announces New Stone Wool Production Facility in Ryazan Region
Ryazan, Russia – June 30, 2025 — TechnoNICOL, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of construction materials, has unveiled plans to...
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Jun 301 min read


IFF Relocates Global Services Hub in Hyderabad to Support Growth and Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a leading global flavor and fragrance company, has officially announced the relocation of...
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Jun 271 min read


POLYURETHANE CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)2025
Part of IAL’s Global PU Database Publication: June 2025 IAL Consultants has updated its in-depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals...
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Jun 276 min read


Polyurethanes Chemicals and Products In Asia-Pacific (APAC) - Press Release, July 2025
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in...
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Jun 277 min read


Covestro Begins Domestic Production of Medical-Grade TPU in Asia Pacific
Covestro has begun production of its new Desmopan® Rx medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua facility in Taiwan, which was recently qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing.
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Jun 252 min read


Sika Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Investments Worldwide
Sika has strengthened its global footprint by launching three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco, reinforcing...
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Jun 251 min read


India’s Polyurethane Market Gears Up for Sustainable Expansion
India’s polyurethane (PU) sector accelerated to a 9.5% growth rate in 2024, driven by robust end-use industries and supportive policy...
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Jun 242 min read


Agraria San Francisco and Monique Lhuillier Launch “Tomato Oakmoss” Home Fragrance Collection
San Francisco-based luxury home fragrance brand Agraria has announced the launch of its latest scent, Tomato Oakmoss, created in...
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Jun 201 min read


Flavorchem Releases the Art of Vanilla, Featuring a Premium Vanilla Portfolio
Flavorchem, a global flavour and ingredient supplier, is thrilled to introduce The Art of Vanilla, where superior quality meets limitless adaptability.
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Jun 182 min read


Lubrizol Unveils New ESTANE BCX TPU for Foamed Midsoles
Lubrizol has announced the launch of new grades of ESTANE® BCX TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), designed specifically for physical foam...
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Jun 182 min read
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