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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.


Ylang Strengthens Fragrance Portfolio with Full Acquisition of Ravetllat Aromatics
Ylang Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Ravetllat Aromatics, taking full ownership of the Spanish fragrance and flavour ingredient manufacturer and marking a significant milestone in its long-term growth strategy within the global flavour and fragrance industry.
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46 minutes ago1 min read


BASF Opens New Production Facility in Düsseldorf, Germany
BASF has opened a new production facility in Düsseldorf, Germany, dedicated to manufacturing speciality emollients for applications such as skin care and sun protection products.
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19 hours ago2 min read


Carpenter Strengthens Its Sustainability Efforts Through Solar Power
For decades, Carpenter has been a sustainability leader in the flexible polyurethane foam industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. The company's initiatives have focused on reducing waste, improving circularity to help keep products out of landfill at the end of their useful life, and developing innovative approaches to recycling materials. The company evaluates its operations to identify new ways to support the communities in which it operate
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19 hours ago2 min read


Brenntag Pharma Enters into Strategic Partnership with Evonik
Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.
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19 hours ago2 min read


ROCKWOOL Invests €13 Million in Croatian Plant to Advance Circular Manufacturing and Create New Jobs
ROCKWOOL Adriatic has announced a strategic investment of approximately €13 million to build a new briquetting facility at its stone wool factory in Pićan, Croatia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, operational efficiency, and long-term industrial growth.
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1 day ago1 min read


Polyurethane Sustainability: Rise in the CO₂-Based Production Methodologies
The fossil-based production of polyurethane foam and other products uses raw materials obtained from petroleum and natural gas, notably polyols and isocyanates.
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1 day ago3 min read


Covestro and BYD Strengthen Cooperation Through a Strategic Partnership Focused on the Future of Mobility, Energy and Advanced Solutions
Covestro and BYD Strengthen Cooperation Through a Strategic Partnership Focused on the Future of Mobility, Energy and Advanced Solutions
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2 days ago1 min read


FlavorSum Expands West Coast Presence with Acquisition of S&S Flavors
FlavorSum has strengthened its position in the North American flavor industry through the acquisition of S&S Flavors, a California-based developer and manufacturer of custom flavor systems with nearly a century of expertise.
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2 days ago2 min read


BASF Completes €7.7 Billion Coatings Transaction with Carlyle, Launches Surventis as Independent Company
BASF has successfully completed its previously announced coatings transaction with global investment firm Carlyle
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2 days ago1 min read


BASF Enhances Architectural Coatings Portfolio with Biomass-Balanced Additives
BASF Enhances Architectural Coatings Portfolio with Biomass-Balanced Additives
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4 days ago2 min read


Novoloop Launches TPU for Premium Outsoles
Novoloop has introduced a thermoplastic polyurethane that is part of the "next generation" and is specifically engineered for the outsoles of high-performance footwear in California, U.S. The company stated that the new grade was created to integrate recycled content with the abrasion resistance and grip necessary for high-performance footwear. The material is an outsole-grade TPU with 42% post-consumer circular content. It has a dry coefficient of friction of 1.4 and a wet c
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4 days ago1 min read


Quanzhou Approves Sinochem Dongda’s 80,000 TPA High-End Specialty Polyether Polyols Project with Strict Environmental Safeguards
The Quanzhou Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau has officially approved the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Sinochem Dongda (Quanzhou) Co., Ltd.'s expansion project.
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4 days ago1 min read


Saint-Gobain Acquires Glass Fiber Plant to Enhance North American Supply Chain
Saint-Gobain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a glass fiber manufacturing plant in Lexington, North Carolina, USA.
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4 days ago1 min read


Austria’s pioneering mattress recycler achieves an 87% reduction in CO₂ emissions
BRANTNER Green Solutions, a leader in the circular economy sector, and foam manufacturer NEVEON established the joint venture LOOP-it to create a sustainable recycling solution for end-of-life mattresses. The initiative was launched to address the challenge of recycling used foam materials that had traditionally been sent for incineration.
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4 days ago1 min read


Amcor Expands Packaging Manufacturing Capacity in China
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has commenced an expansion project at its flexible packaging manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China.
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5 days ago1 min read


Robertet Strengthens Latin American Growth with New Creative Center in Brazil
French natural ingredients, fragrances, and flavors specialist Robertet has reinforced its commitment to the fast-growing Latin American market with the inauguration of a new Creative Center in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company's regional expansion strategy.
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Jul 101 min read
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