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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.


Arkema has patented advanced technologies for Forane® FBA 1233zd
Arkema has underscored its strong commitment to the North American polyurethane (PU) foam insulation market with the launch and expansion...
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3 minutes ago2 min read


Arclin Acquires Polymer Solutions Group
Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer...
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2 hours ago1 min read


Global Directory of Polyurethanes Systems Houses
Fully updated editions of 3 regional volumes, with nearly 40 new system houses added since the last edition  ...
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17 hours ago1 min read


Lubrizol Open Foam Centre In Asia
Lubrizol has announced the launch of a new Foam Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, Korea. This investment...
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1 day ago2 min read


Kerry Opens Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig to Drive Food, Beverage, and Pharma Innovation
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has inaugurated its new Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig, Germany, to accelerate the...
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Sep 261 min read


Kemin Food Technologies - EMEA Introduces Next Generation of OLESSENCEâ„¢ Natural Solutions
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has expanded its OLESSENCEâ„¢ product line with two natural and sustainable product extensions: OLESSENCEâ„¢ P Dry and OLESSENCEâ„¢ G Liquid
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Sep 242 min read


Covestro and Recticel Collaborate For Low-Carbon Insulation
Covestro and Recticel formed a partnership to supply circular insulation materials to the Circular House of Brightlands Circular Space in...
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Sep 241 min read


Lubrizol Introduces New TPU Grades
Lubrizol is introducing new grades of TPU designed for cables, films and adhesives. The products will be on display at the forthcoming K...
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Sep 241 min read


Polyurethane Chemicals and Products Markets in the Americas – 2025
Publication: September 2025 IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of its report on the polyurethane chemicals and...
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Sep 232 min read


Takasago Completes New Facility at Iwata Factory to Strengthen Fine Chemicals Production
On September 2, 2025, Takasago International Corporation celebrated the completion of a new facility at its Iwata Factory, marking a...
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Sep 191 min read


Symrise advances its chicken capabilities with the advent of additional powders from France
Symrise has introduced additional chicken powders from its France location, expanding clean-label and sustainable flavour options for soups, noodles, and bouillons.
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Sep 182 min read


Mipa Group Expansion in Benelux with New Belgium Subsidiary
The Mipa Group is advancing its international growth strategy with a stronger focus on Western Europe. On 1 September 2025, its...
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Sep 181 min read


Vitapur Nigeria Opens Rigid Polyurethane Plant
Vitapur Nigeria, a subsidiary of Vitafoam, has recently set up an ozone-friendly polyurethane plant in Lagos. The plant will produce...
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Sep 161 min read


Dow and Gruppo Fiori Develop Recycling Process for Polyurethane Waste
Dow, in collaboration with Gruppo Fiori, has jointly developed a recycling process for automotive waste. This process allows for the...
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Sep 161 min read


IFF Unveils Expansion of LMR Naturals Site in France, Accelerating Innovation and Sustainable Ingredient Leadership
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has officially inaugurated its newly expanded LMR Naturals facility in Grasse, France after a...
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Sep 121 min read


Sonoco Divests ThermoSafe to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business, a global leader in...
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Sep 112 min read


Global Overview of the Flavours and Fragrances Market
15 th  Edition This new IAL market report brings together the most up-to-date information available on the Global Flavours and Fragrances...
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Sep 43 min read


Wevo Launches New Subsidiary in India
Wevo has announced the establishment of WEVO Chemical India Private Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, southwest of New Delhi, as part...
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Sep 32 min read


Global Overvierw of the Additives in the Polyurethanes Foam Market 2025
1 st Edition IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition  of its two-volume study  on the global market...
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Sep 32 min read


Epaflex Appoints Formerra as TPU Distributor
Epaflex S.r.l. has formed an agreement with Formerra, a leader in the distribution of performance materials, that assigns Formerra Europe...
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Sep 11 min read


Arkema Inaugurated New HFO Facility in the U.S.
Production has commenced at Arkema's Calvert City, Kentucky manufacturing facility for Forane 1233zd, or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene....
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Sep 11 min read


Takasago Europe Partners with Food Harbour Hamburg to Drive Flavor Innovation
Takasago Europe GmbH, the Germany-based flavor division of the global flavor house Takasago, has announced a strategic partnership with...
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Aug 291 min read


Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Specialty Ingredients Distribution Partnership in North America
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that it and its Canadian...
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Aug 261 min read


Infinity Fragrances Expands Operations with New Facility in New Jersey
Infinity Fragrances announced the grand opening of a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey,...
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Aug 222 min read
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