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Latest News from IAL and the Global Chemicals Industry
Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.
ThermoFab Boosts Capacity with RIM Molding Acquisition
ThermoFab has announced the acquisition of key Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) assets from Mearthane Products Corporation. All RIM...
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Perma‑Pipe Clinches Over $27 Million in New Americas and MENA Project Awards
Perma‑Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded several major contracts across the Americas and the Middle East, with an...
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2 days ago1 min read
IFF Opens Scent Dubai Creative Center to Boost Fragrance Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has inaugurated its new Scent Dubai Creative Center, a 2,000-square-meter expansion within the...
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5 days ago1 min read
Wanhua Chemical Acquires Vencorex’s Isocyanate Business
On April 10, 2025, Wanhua Chemical announced its successful acquisition of Vencorex’s specialty isocyanate business, marking a...
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6 days ago1 min read
Rymbal Introduces Fluid X, a Game-Changing Fully Recyclable Polyurethane
Rymbal has launched Fluid X, a pioneering polyurethane that is fully recyclable. This innovative product is designed to promote...
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Apr 151 min read
Pearl Polyurethane Expands into India with New Systems House in Dahej
UAE-based Pearl Polyurethane Systems is strengthening its presence in India by establishing a systems house in Dahej, Gujarat—an...
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Apr 151 min read
MANE Unveils $100M State-of-the-Art Flavor Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
Global flavour and fragrance leader MANE inaugurated a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Woodlawn, Ohio, on April 10, 2025, a major...
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Apr 111 min read
Evonik Unveils “Debonding on Demand” for Easier Recycling
Evonik has introduced an innovative "Debonding on Demand" technology aimed at enhancing the sustainability of adhesives in modern...
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Apr 71 min read
MANE Joins ICCS to Advance Ethical, Animal-Free Testing
Global fragrance and flavor house MANE announced its partnership with the International Collaboration on Cosmetic Safety (ICCS),...
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Apr 41 min read
Kingspan Breaks Ground on €280m Campus in Ukraine
Kingspan Group has received its first building permit to start construction on a state-of-the-art Building Technology Manufacturing...
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Apr 31 min read
LANXESS sells Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation
LANXESS has finalized the sale of its Urethane Systems business to the Japanese company UBE Corporation as of April 1, 2025. UBE, a...
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Apr 31 min read
BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Grades for Elastoflex Polyurethane Foam
BASF has announced the launch of biomass balance grades for its Elastoflex systems, used in the production of flexible polyurethane foam...
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Apr 11 min read
IFF and Kemira Partner to Launch €130 Million Joint Venture
IFF and Kemira have announced the establishment of Alpha Bio, a joint venture focused on large-scale production of renewable biobased...
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Mar 281 min read
Honeywell to Spin Off Advanced Materials Division
Honeywell has decided to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which will be named Solstice Advanced Materials after its tax-free...
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Mar 271 min read
Meridian Adhesives Opens Application Development Center in Penang
Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Penang Application Development Center (ADC), a...
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Mar 261 min read
Mitsui Chemicals Group Sets Up Coating Technical Centre in India
Mitsui Chemicals has inaugurated a new technical facility in Gurugram, Haryana, India, dedicated to advancing its coatings and...
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Mar 251 min read
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