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.

TS 825 (Thermal Insulation Requirements for Buildings) is Türkiye’s national standard governing the thermal insulation and energy-performance requirements of buildings. It was developed by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) and has evolved through several revisions as Türkiye has strengthened its building-energy-efficiency requirements.

Mapei Spain, SAU announces that its sole shareholder has approved the integration of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU into the company through a merger by absorption. The transaction, which has also been approved by the sole shareholder of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU, will result in the transfer of the entire business, including all assets, liabilities, rights and contractual commitments, to Mapei Spain, SAU.

Henkel has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group

IAL Consultants is pleased to release the most up-to-date information available on Thermoplastic Polyurethanes in the tenth edition of its market study. This comprehensive review builds upon previous editions of the publication.

Saint-Gobain India intends to invest US$1.14 billion to 'triple' its business by the end of its 2031 financial year. The strategy will target acquisitions and encompass gypsum wallboard.

Spanish beauty and fragrance group Puig has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% stake in ISDIN, a leading dermatology and skincare company, from Corporación Químico-Farmacéutica Esteve (CQFE), thereby gaining full ownership of the business.

OCI Company Ltd., a significant South Korean industrial chemicals producer, produces a variety of products, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI), a critical component of polyurethane that is utilized in the construction and manufacturing industries.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the proposed acquisition by McCormick & Company, Inc. of the majority of Unilever plc’s foods business.

Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a state-of-the-art coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking its first manufacturing site in the state and significantly expanding its North American coffee production capabilities.

DSM-Firmenich is strengthening its presence in Indonesia with the opening of a new office in Jakarta and an expansion of its manufacturing operations in Karawang, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the Indonesian market and wider Southeast Asian region.

Azelis has expanded its partnership with DSM-Firmenich to strengthen the distribution of food & beverage ingredient solutions in Singapore and Malaysia.