REPI LLC, a member of the REPI Group, has announced a significant expansion of its operations, underscoring its commitment to growth, innovation, and enhanced customer support.

The polyurethane (PU) value chain is undergoing a significant disruption, where price, availability, and lead time are shifting simultaneously, reshaping the operating environment.

Cargill has reinforced its commitment to the Belgian market through a series of strategic investments, including expansions at its edible oils bottling facility in Izegem and gourmet chocolate plant in Mouscron, as well as the launch of a new extrusion pilot plant at its Innovation Center in Vilvoorde. Together, the projects represent an investment of approximately €56 million aimed at strengthening the company’s manufacturing, research, and innovation capabilities.

Belgian insulation leader Recticel Group has acquired 100% of Isopanel Group, a Belgian specialist in insulated panels for hygienic cold storage facilities and isothermal industrial buildings, marking another significant step in its ELEVATE 2030 growth strategy.

The European Commission’s new building energy performance rules, which came into effect on 30 May 2026, are expected to significantly strengthen the role of thermal insulation in Europe’s construction and renovation sectors.

Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragrance, a pure play fragrance house based in Barcelona, Spain. Eurofragance is a fragrance creation house that specialises in the design and production of fine fragrances, as well as fragrances for personal and home care products. The company concentrates on high-growth regional markets and has a robust presence in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This strategic alliance is a sign

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted a patent to Edge Global Innovation Inc., a Houston-based company that has developed a thermochemical conversion process. This patent represents a substantial improvement in the process of transforming discarded and industrial scrap foam into high-value recycled materials. A technique called "vitrimerization" is used by the recently patented process to transform polyurethane foam waste into reusable materials. The process i

Covestro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Genofort to jointly develop and commercialise ultra-flexible haptic interaction systems for next-generation automotive interiors, with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films playing a central role in the technology platform.

The Estée Lauder Companies announced on 21 May 2026 that it had officially ended discussions with Spanish beauty and fragrance group Puig regarding a potential business combination, bringing to a close negotiations that were first publicly confirmed in March 2026.

Kerry Dairy Ireland has officially rebranded as Kinisla as part of a major strategic transformation aimed at strengthening its long-term growth, innovation, and sustainability ambitions.

Kingspan Insulation, a division of the global building materials leader Kingspan Group, has reinforced its commitment to Saudi Arabia through the operational launch of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dammam.

Svenska Aerogel is launching Naerogel®, a new brand for its high‑performance aerogel material, marking its transition towards a stronger global commercial presence. Replacing Quartzene®, the new brand reflects over two decades of research, Nordic innovation, and ongoing improvements driven by customer collaboration. Naerogel® delivers enhanced benefits, including improved thermal insulation, sustainable production using silica, water and renewable energy, a flexible platform

Evonik Opens Beauty Science and Innovation Center in Shanghai

New India fragrance hub to strengthen Unilever’s global capabilities

ThermoSafe, a global leader in temperature-controlled packaging technologies, has made a substantial increase in its US based manufacturing capabilities for Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs), a critical component of high-performance cold chain packaging for the life sciences industry. The investment enhances ThermoSafe's capacity to provide pharmaceutical and biotech customers with enhanced operational control, faster response times, and greater supply assurance in response to t

To enhance its global speciality business, Samyang Group will acquire Soda Aromatic, one of Japan's top five flavour and fragrance companies. The Japanese subsidiary of Samyang Corporation will acquire 100% of the shares of Soda Aromatic that are currently held by Toray Industries and Mitsui & Co. This acquisition will be made through this subsidiary. During the period of late June to early July, the two organisations intend to finalise all administrative procedures and busin

FF Signs Agreement to Sell Its Food Ingredients Business to CVC

Recticel Insulation announced the commencement of its new industrial-scale recycled polyol plant in Wevelgem, Belgium. This facility represents a significant milestone in the company's long-term sustainability strategy and a significant stride toward circularity in the insulation sector. The newly commissioned facility has been developed as part of Recticel Group’s broader strategy, whereby post-industrial PIR (polyisocyanurate) waste is converted into high-quality recycled p

Symrise has commenced the second phase of construction for its logistics centre in Holzminden, Germany, marking another significant milestone in the company’s long-term infrastructure and growth strategy.

Covestro has officially opened a new Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Application Development Centre in Guangzhou, China, reinforcing the company’s strategy of bringing innovation and technical collaboration closer to customers across the Asia-Pacific region.

Polyurethane is a versatile polymer that plays an important role in cold chain appliances. It helps to keep products safe and fresh and to conserve energy during storage and transportation.

Expanded Polymer Systems aims to increase its net revenue to $160 million. Its initiatives are a direct result of the rapidly expanding polyurethane market in India and a five-pillar growth strategy that includes capacity expansion, innovation, capacity utilisation, raw material debottlenecking, and new business development. The company’s new CEO, Mahesh Gopalasamudram, said its position as a “nimble, innovation-driven and deeply customer-intimate” supplier gives it an advant

Hyosung TNC has announced plans to invest US$1 billion in its future bio-based materials business, marking a major step in the company’s long-term sustainability strategy. The investment will support the construction of multiple Bio-BDO production plants in Vietnam with a combined annual capacity of 200,000 tonnes.

PCL Construction has officially commenced construction of a new stone wool insulation manufacturing facility for Rockwool North America in Wallula, Washington, marking a significant investment in sustainable building materials and advanced manufacturing in the western United States.