Publication: April 2026 IAL Consultants has updated its in-depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The data will also be available separately in a database format for subscribers, enabling the manipulation and output of data. Geographical coverage Western Europe (13 countries/regions) Austria, Belgium (new), France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands (new), Nordic Region, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United K

Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) are an advanced polymer solution leading to a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional polyurethanes. The conventional production methods involve the usage of so-called toxic isocyanates such as MDI, TDI, etc.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its Technomelt portfolio with the launch of Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a polyurethane hotmelt adhesive designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and enable in-process debonding.

Givaudan has announced a major milestone in its Latin American growth strategy by breaking ground on a new fragrance manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, Mexico.

DIC Materials Corporation, has announced a price revision for its unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) and vinyl ester resin products, was effective April 8, 2026

Effective May 1, 2026, or as contracts permit, Stepan will increase prices for STEPANPOL® and TERATE®

Armacell has become the first manufacturer worldwide to obtain EHP 002 certification for a flexible pre‑insulated pipe system, with its AustroFlex™ AustroPUR solution for district heating and cooling networks.

Polyurethane Dispersions (PUDs): A Sustainable Shift in Wood and Furniture Coatings

Kerry opens an expanded biotechnology manufacturing hub in Ireland to meet the growing global demand for lactase enzymes

Evonik Fuhua New Materials has completed the construction of its hydrogen peroxide facility in China.

Reducing the use of non‑renewable materials is becoming an increasingly important focus across the supply chain. For seating systems, improving the sustainability profile of foam components has historically been one of the most challenging areas to advance at scale.

PPG today announced the launch of PPG NUTRISHIELD® MAX PPG7590 solution, a white interior coating designed for aluminum draw-redraw (DRD) cans and easy-open ends containing wet pet food. It is the first polyvinyl chloride non-intent (PVC-NI), one-component coil coating in the U.S.

Vitol has announced plans to significantly expand its circular economy operations through a new chemical recycling facility at the Port of Rotterdam, to be built alongside its VPR refinery.

The United States has issued a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China, which is an important milestone in the global polyurethane raw materials market.

Symrise has announced a strategic equity investment in US biotechnology company Bond Pet Foods to accelerate the development of sustainable pet nutrition ingredients through precision fermentation.

Sadara Chemical Company, the $20 billion joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow Inc., has completed a full shutdown of all 26 manufacturing units at its petrochemical complex in Jubail,