Publication: January 2026 IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition  of its four-volume study  on the global market for polyols. Aliphatic Polyester Polyols are covered in Volume 1; Aromatic Polyester Polyols in Volume 2; Polyether Polyols in Volume 3; and Eco-Friendly Polyols in Volume 4.   The geographic scope of the study is as follows:   ·         EMEA (Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) ·         The Am

Stahl, the global leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, has announced the successful completion of the carve-out of its wet-end leather chemicals business, marking a major milestone in its multi-year strategic transformation.

On 8 January 2026, PARFEX laid the foundation stone for the extension and renovation of its industrial site at the Bois de Grasse Business Park, marking a major milestone in the French fragrance house’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.

Amino acids are essential components of human biology, forming the foundation of proteins and supporting critical functions such as metabolism, muscle development, immune response and cellular signalling. With rising consumer focus on health, wellness and functional nutrition, this segment of the nutritional ingredients market is experiencing strong growth.  Consumers are increasingly shifting toward functional foods that deliver benefits beyond basic nourishment, particularl

BRB International has announced the launch of its new BRB Sipostab Silicone Stabiliser range, marking a significant advancement in solutions for the polyurethane foam industry.

Osborne Clarke advised Ruote Capital on the acquisition of Inunup and New Cosmesy by Orienta Capital Partners, Armònia SGR, and Square Capital Club

7th Edition Publication: January 2026                                 IAL is pleased to announce the publication of the seventh edition of its report on the polyurethane dispersions (PUD) markets. This new edition looks at the growth seen in these markets in recent years and expectations of how the markets will develop in the current economic circumstances.     This report defines the production and consumption in 2025 along with forecasts fo

BASF is expanding its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) portfolio with WALLTITE ® RSB, a next-generation, closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To meet the growing demand, the company combines industry-leading performance with a blend of recycled and renewable content for a lower overall carbon footprint. “We want to create double-added value for our customers by providing high-performance and sustainable solutions, “said Nancy Houle, BASF Business Director for Spray Polyurethane

New Directions Aromatics partners with Aromatic Fragrances International to create a digitally enabled speciality ingredients platform

ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of XRG P.J.S.C. ("XRG"), completed the acquisition of Covestro AG. Covestro will accelerate XRG’s global position in the chemicals sector and support XRG to become one of the leading global chemicals investors. XRG will work in close partnership with Covestro’s management to unlock the company’s full long-term potential. As part of the transaction, XRG is investing €1.17 billion to strengthen Covestro’

McCormick completes the acquisition of controlling interest in McCormick de Mexico

Flame retardant consumption across the Americas PU industry is demonstrating sustained long-term growth, increasing from 155,400 tonnes in 2019 to a projected 186,400 tonnes by 2030, representing an overall increase of approximately 20% over the period.

Pflaumer Brothers has unveiled TERACURE® HP 47, a next-generation aliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent designed to elevate the performance of two-component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coatings across demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, flooring, wood finishing, OEM production, and industrial applications.

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the AZWOOL mineral rock wool plant, a major addition to Azerbaijan’s construction materials industry and the latest development from Matanat-A, a company operating since 2000 with diversified operations in dry construction mixtures, gypsum-based products, lime production and machine-building.

Statkraft, Norway’s leading renewable power producer, has entered into an eight-year power purchase agreement with building materials manufacturer Hunton Fiber to supply electricity for its wood fibre insulation facility in Gjovik.

Dow has announced that it will produce VORANOL™ WK5750, an advanced polyether polyol, at its Freeport polyol plant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-performance solutions for the flexible foam industry.

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, a key producer within the Mitsui Chemicals group, is strengthening its position in the MDI market by further expanding its production capacity.

Givaudan, the global leader in Fragrance & Beauty, has announced the successful acquisition of Belle Aire Creations, a well-established US fragrance house recognised for its creative strength and strong relationships with regional customers.

IMH Fragrance, a prominent fragrance developer and manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership to create Quiksilver’s first-ever fragrance collection, set to debut in early 2026 across the U.S. and Canada.

The NOVEX Technology Centre, within the framework of Spain’s Science and Innovation Missions Programme (CDTI) and in collaboration with Ensatec laboratories and Geopannel, is completing the final stage of the ZIRCON project, focused on developing and validating sustainable polyurethane materials for the construction industry.

BASF, Sanfang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and Liji Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate sustainable material solutions for the footwear industry, with the shared objective of supporting net-zero emissions by 2050.

MANE China has officially commenced construction of Phase II of its Pinghu production facility on 31 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s long-term investment strategy in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has announced the successful completion of its $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments.

The Indian government has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating from or exported by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates up to and including June 17, 2026, according to Customs (Anti-Dumping) Notification No. 01/2026 issued on January 2, 2026, following a sunset review by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).