Citromax Group has strengthened its position in the global fragrance market through the acquisition of Medallion Fragrance, which will now operate under Avoke House of Fragrance, the group’s dedicated fragrance platform.

Global speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has entered into a distribution agreement with Milliken & Company to expand the availability of polyurethane (PU) colourant solutions across India.

We are pleased to announce that Indorama Corporation, through its indirect subsidiary Indorama Advanced Oxides (Spain) S.L.U., has successfully completed the acquisition of Venator P&A Spain, S.L.’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) manufacturing site in Huelva, Spain and associated assets.

Dow has announced a price increase of USD 300 per metric ton for all polyol products in the Asia Pacific region, effective March 9, 2026, or as permitted by existing contracts.

LBB Specialities (LBBS), a North American distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced a new authorised distribution partnership with Kemitura

Speciality coatings company Stahl has introduced PermUCell™, a market-ready technology designed to enable more sustainable production of polyurethane (PU) materials by replacing conventional solvent-based coagulation processes with a fully water-based alternative.

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, and Westlake Epoxy, a leading global supplier of epoxy resins and speciality materials, have announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership into the Indian market.

According to the company’s notice, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have significantly disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread interruptions in international shipping, logistics, and port operations.

Huntsman Corporation announced that recent developments in the Middle East have caused a sharp increase in European natural gas prices, significantly raising the cost of producing MDI.

Selena has added a new polyurethane foam product to its Tytan portfolio. The multi-position foam, Tytan Professional Revo 360°, was developed to increase productivity and reduce operating costs on construction sites.

Evonik reported a challenging operating environment in 2025, with demand across many chemical end-markets remaining weak and customers maintaining cautious purchasing behavior.

The European Union has published a provisional agreement on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), introducing stricter circularity requirements for materials used in vehicles and signalling significant implications for the polyurethane and broader plastics industries.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients sector, has announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India.

The Estée Lauder Companies and Forest Essentials will enter a new chapter in their long-term partnership

Huntsman Polyurethanes has announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing facilities in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC+)

Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America