The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on 13 October 2026 that existing trade duties on mattress imports from Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam will remain in place following five-year sunset reviews.

Hungarian building materials manufacturer Masterplast has achieved a significant milestone in extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation production, reaching an output of 100,000 m³ in 2026. Announced on 16 September 2026, the achievement reflects improvements in manufacturing technology, production processes and quality control.

Penta Fine Ingredients has completed the acquisition of ICS Georgia, Inc., operating as Synerzine, strengthening its position in the global flavour and fragrance ingredients market.

In 2025, global TPU production grew by 9.1% to approximately 1.16 million tonnes, driven primarily by APAC, which recorded growth of 10.9%.

Akyildiz made the announcement following a meeting with Piyush Goyal, India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.

BASF has partnered with Tongji University, one of Shanghai's leading research institutions, and Shanghai Yida Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., a specialist in circular economy solutions, to develop a pillow recycling initiative focused on recovering polyurethane foam from discarded pillows.

DSM-Firmenich officially opened its new Fine Fragrance flagship in Chelsea, New York City, on 14 October 2026, marking a significant development in its North American fragrance operations.

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd (GHFL), a manufacturer of speciality films, and Lubrizol, a speciality chemicals company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development and manufacturing of Lubrizol's thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) technology in India. The partnership is a significant milestone in GHFL's strategy to establish a technology-led TPU product platform for new speciality applications. It also facilitates backward integration into TPU films

Symrise is expanding Globalide® production in India to strengthen its global supply capacity for the fragrance ingredient.

Across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important priority. High energy costs, ageing building stock and stricter EU energy performance requirements are encouraging governments and property owners to invest in renovation.

Sika will acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a chemical company headquartered in Japan. The acquired business primarily serves automotive customers in Asia by developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide variety of adhesive technologies.

Arkema has inaugurated the expansion of its R&D Centre in Shanghai, China, strengthening its role as a key innovation hub for the Group’s businesses. The expanded centre will promote collaboration among research teams and support joint development projects with customers across China and Asia.

Puren GmbH has expanded its Purenit production facility in Obermarchtal, Germany, with an investment of approximately €50 million, commissioning a third manufacturing line that triples production capacity at the site and is expected to create up to 40 additional jobs.

ORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, and ANAND Group, an Indian mobility solutions provider, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to strengthen their presence in India’s growing automotive seating market.

Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. have launched a collaboration to advance polyurethane (PU) recycling in Japan. The initiative aims to develop a practical and commercially viable solution for recovering valuable materials from polyurethane waste.

BASF India has launched a new polyurethane (PU) waste recycling facility in Manjeri, Malappuram district, Kerala. The project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative developed in partnership with Green Worms (Serve Rural) and the Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA).

Tosoh Corporation has decided to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Nanyo Kasei Co., Ltd., its joint venture with Asahi Kasei Corporation, making Nanyo Kasei a wholly owned subsidiary of Tosoh.

Brenntag has expanded its distribution agreement with Givaudan Active Beauty to include Australia and New Zealand, providing customers in the beauty and personal care industries with access to a portfolio of cosmetic actives and specialty ingredients.

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of its report on the polyurethane chemicals and products markets in the Americas. The report presents market data according to individual PU product type and contains the latest information and industry developments.

Huide is accelerating construction of its new polyurethane materials project in Taixing Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, China, as the region strengthens its position in advanced chemicals and specialty materials.

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has initiated a second sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI) originating in or exported from China, Japan and South Korea.

Circ, a US-based textile recycling technology company, has partnered with China’s Huafon Group to develop a multi-phase textile-to-textile recycling facility in China, strengthening its efforts to scale circular textile production globally.

Lubrizol announced advancements to its Southeast Asia Innovation Center. These advancements include formulation development capabilities, synthesis, analytical & physical sciences, and the ability to meet the demand of the Southeast Asia market.

Symrise expanded its business and growth strategy in Asia by establishing its new Scent Creative Center in Singapore. The centre integrates advanced evaluation capabilities, consumer comprehension, and creative expertise to reflect the manner in which consumers interact with products in their daily lives.