Come and Meet IAL at the CPI Conference in Orlando! We will be attending the 2026 PU Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida, from October 5-7. Come and visit us at table #513 to find out more about our latest market studies, polyurethane database and consulting services. And don’t miss our presentation during the closing luncheon of the results from the 2025 Polyurethanes End-Use Market Survey. For more details or to arrange an appointment please contact Katie at ktofts@b

Perstorp Polyols, Inc. has permanently discontinued production operations at its manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio, effective September 2, as part of a strategic restructuring of its North American manufacturing footprint.

Takasago International Corporation has completed a new manufacturing facility at its Iwata Factory in Japan, strengthening its production capabilities for fine chemicals.

MANE acquired Cvista, a supplier of citrus oil fractions and natural essences based in Riverview, Florida, in the United States. As a result of the acquisition, a MANE global Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence will be established in the United States, driven by a shared strategic and technological vision. Citrus oil processing is a speciality of Cvista, which is renowned for its advanced expertise in the production of high-value natural ingredients, particularly for the

Armacell accelerates sustainability and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific industrial and building sectors

The fine fragrance industry is undergoing a significant transformation as consumers increasingly prioritise individuality, experimentation and premium experiences.

Lubrizol has expanded its partnership with IMCD to strengthen the distribution of medical polymer solutions in China, with IMCD appointed as an authorised distributor for Lubrizol’s medical polymers portfolio in East China. The collaboration builds on the companies’ established relationship in Europe and North America and is expected to improve access to Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products for both domestic and international medical device manuf

Sustainability has become a key priority for the global polyurethane (PU) industry, with stakeholders across the value chain increasingly focusing on circularity, low-carbon manufacturing, resource efficiency and improved end-of-life management.

dsm-firmenich develops patient-centered medical nutrition solutions with an emphasis on flavour and satisfaction

Symrise AG has signed an agreement to sell AmeriTerpenes LLC, its terpene ingredients business, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, an international private equity investor. Symrise's ONE Symrise strategy is furthered by this divestment, which sharpens its portfolio and focuses management attention on core growth platforms. AmeriTerpenes is positioned to further develop its renewable terpene ingredient portfolio for fragrance, flavour, and industrial applications under focused ownershi

Sika has completed the acquisition of Türkiye-based Akkim, strengthening its global adhesives and sealants business and expanding its market presence.

Sudarshan Chemical Industries has divested VP4 Frankfurt GmbH to Celanese Corporation, reinforcing its strategic focus on its core pigments business.

BASF has formally opened its fully modernised acid chlorides and chloroformates (ACCF) production facility at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site.

Vipul Organics’ Subsidiary ADIMEM Acquires Membrane Manufacturing Platform from Denmark’s Aquaporin

Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the potential divestment of Etex's extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation operations in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The proposed transaction aligns with Etex's strategic objective of further concentrating its insulation portfolio on glass wool products, while simplifying and optimising its industrial footprint. For Austrotherm, the acq

OXEA Announces U.S. Trade-Related Price Adjustment for Carboxylic Acids

Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced that their respective shareholders have approved the proposals necessary to complete the companies' previously announced all-stock merger of equals. "We greatly appreciate the strong support of Olin and Huntsman shareholders as we reach this important milestone," said Ken Lane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Olin. "OlinHuntsman Corporation will be a more value-focused chemicals company with a world-scale vertically

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has partnered with AUMOVIO to develop advanced microstructured optical films for automotive applications under the Chemetall brand.

Kimpur has achieved ReMade® certification for its products that are designed for the sandwich panel industry. The certification encompasses two rigid polyurethane foam systems and three polyester polyols from Kimpur's current product line. The certified products assist European sandwich panel manufacturers in complying with the Minimum Environmental Criteria (Criteri Ambientali Minimi – CAM) that are applicable to pertinent projects in Italy. After the commencement of PET-bas

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Sudarshan Chemical Industries

RAMPF acquires the Chinese mixing and dispensing specialist HGIT

9th Edition – August 2026 IAL is pleased to announce the release of the 9th edition of its report on the markets for Spray Polyurethane Foam and One Component Foam. This new edition examines the developments in the global market in recent years for both products. It also explores the market trends driving the production and demand. The study presents historical production and demand data from 2021-2024, along with the 2025 base year. Forecasts from 2026-2030 are also inc

Lubrizol and Brenntag strengthened their partnership in Vietnam by bringing customers and industry leaders together to exchange market insights and explore innovative solutions for coatings, construction, and inks.

The Vita Group has maintained its collaboration with Evonik to create a chemical recycling process that is both efficient and effective in the conversion of flexible PU foams to the original polyol raw material. Evonik is a global leader in the supply of essential additives that are utilised in the production of a variety of polyurethane foams. The recycled polyols from Evonik's hydrolysis process are currently being tested in a variety of flexible foam applications by Vita.