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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.


Axxence Strengthens Global Footprint with Acquisition of U.S. Flavor Firm Purely Natural
Natural aroma ingredients supplier Axxence has announced its acquisition of Purely Natural, a Florida-based producer of natural flavor...
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1 day ago1 min read


POLYURETHANE CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
18th Edition 2025 Publication: April 2025 IAL Consultants has updated its in-depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals and Products...
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1 day ago2 min read


ThermoFab Boosts Capacity with RIM Molding Acquisition
ThermoFab has announced the acquisition of key Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) assets from Mearthane Products Corporation. All RIM...
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3 days ago1 min read


Perma‑Pipe Clinches Over $27 Million in New Americas and MENA Project Awards
Perma‑Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded several major contracts across the Americas and the Middle East, with an...
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5 days ago1 min read


IFF Opens Scent Dubai Creative Center to Boost Fragrance Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has inaugurated its new Scent Dubai Creative Center, a 2,000-square-meter expansion within the...
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Apr 181 min read


Wanhua Chemical Acquires Vencorex’s Isocyanate Business
On April 10, 2025, Wanhua Chemical announced its successful acquisition of Vencorex’s specialty isocyanate business, marking a...
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Apr 171 min read


Rymbal Introduces Fluid X, a Game-Changing Fully Recyclable Polyurethane
Rymbal has launched Fluid X, a pioneering polyurethane that is fully recyclable. This innovative product is designed to promote...
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Apr 151 min read


Pearl Polyurethane Expands into India with New Systems House in Dahej
UAE-based Pearl Polyurethane Systems is strengthening its presence in India by establishing a systems house in Dahej, Gujarat—an...
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Apr 151 min read


MANE Unveils $100M State-of-the-Art Flavor Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
Global flavour and fragrance leader MANE inaugurated a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Woodlawn, Ohio, on April 10, 2025, a major...
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Apr 111 min read


Evonik Unveils “Debonding on Demand” for Easier Recycling
Evonik has introduced an innovative "Debonding on Demand" technology aimed at enhancing the sustainability of adhesives in modern...
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Apr 71 min read


MANE Joins ICCS to Advance Ethical, Animal-Free Testing
Global fragrance and flavor house MANE announced its partnership with the International Collaboration on Cosmetic Safety (ICCS),...
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Apr 41 min read


Kingspan Breaks Ground on €280m Campus in Ukraine
Kingspan Group has received its first building permit to start construction on a state-of-the-art Building Technology Manufacturing...
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Apr 31 min read


LANXESS sells Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation
LANXESS has finalized the sale of its Urethane Systems business to the Japanese company UBE Corporation as of April 1, 2025. UBE, a...
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Apr 31 min read


BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Grades for Elastoflex Polyurethane Foam
BASF has announced the launch of biomass balance grades for its Elastoflex systems, used in the production of flexible polyurethane foam...
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Apr 11 min read


IFF and Kemira Partner to Launch €130 Million Joint Venture
IFF and Kemira have announced the establishment of Alpha Bio, a joint venture focused on large-scale production of renewable biobased...
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Mar 281 min read


Honeywell to Spin Off Advanced Materials Division
Honeywell has decided to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which will be named Solstice Advanced Materials after its tax-free...
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Mar 271 min read


Meridian Adhesives Opens Application Development Center in Penang
Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Penang Application Development Center (ADC), a...
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Mar 261 min read


Mitsui Chemicals Group Sets Up Coating Technical Centre in India
Mitsui Chemicals has inaugurated a new technical facility in Gurugram, Haryana, India, dedicated to advancing its coatings and...
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Mar 251 min read


Shree Malani Group Reduces Carbon Emissions and Expands Odisha Facility
Shree Malani Group has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, cutting CO2 emissions by 1.6kT over 2023 and 2024. The reduction...
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Mar 211 min read


Covestro Completes Modernisation of Dormagen TDI Plant
Covestro has successfully completed the modernisation of its Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) plant in Dormagen, significantly enhancing...
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Mar 202 min read


LyondellBasell and Covestro to Permanently Close PO11 Unit in Maasvlakte, Netherlands
LYB and Covestro have decided to permanently shut down the PO11 Propylene Oxide / Styrene Monomer (POSM) unit at the Maasvlakte site in...
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Mar 202 min read


TopBuild Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of Seal-Rite Insulation
TopBuild Corp., a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material services in the United States, announced today...
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Mar 172 min read


Dow Invests in Advanced Recycling Firm Xycle to Boost Circular Plastics
Dow has announced an investment in Xycle, a recycling company based in Rotterdam, alongside ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital, and Vopak....
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Mar 132 min read


MAN Industries Opens ₹100 Crore Spiral Mill & Coating Facility in MP
MAN Industries (India) Limited, a leader in pipe manufacturing and infrastructure solutions, has inaugurated a new spiral mill for...
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Mar 121 min read
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