IKO has officially broken ground on its new extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the company's North American expansion strategy.

KPX Chemical Co., Ltd., a leading polyurethane specialist, is entering the flexible polyurethane recycling business. The company has secured exclusive rights to use patented recycling technology from Germany-based H&S Anlagentechnik (H&S) in Korea and is establishing a recycled polyol production system to take a leading position in the sustainable materials market.

allnex Expands APAC Manufacturing with New SCA Production Facility in Thailand

Covestro has completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA.

Biesterfeld has expanded its medical adhesives portfolio through an enhanced partnership with Bostik, reinforcing its position in the healthcare materials market with a broader range of advanced adhesive technologies.

Givaudan announces strategic collaboration with Microcaps

Indian Government extends full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products in view of ongoing conflict in West Asia till 15th July 2026

As global polyurethane production shifts towards emerging economies, India and the Middle East have emerged as two of the fastest-growing markets, although their growth is underpinned by some different market dynamics. Both regions are benefiting from the growing domestic demand; although India's growth is largely consumption led, the Middle East combines expanding regional demand with integrated petrochemical production and downstream manufacturing investments.

Givaudan has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art Taste & Wellbeing production facility in Cikarang, Indonesia, marking a major milestone in the company's expansion strategy across Southeast Asia.

Covestro plans to invest in new world-scale MDI train in China and starts UAE feasibility study

Edlong Corporation, a global leader in dairy taste technologies, has announced a $10 million investment initiative to strengthen its innovation capabilities and expand its corporate campus in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

ROCKWOOL has announced the acquisition of Swedish technology company ScanArc Plasma Technologies, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable melting technologies and accelerating the decarbonization of its global manufacturing operations.

The European Commission has officially launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain polyether polyols originating from China following a complaint filed by leading European producers, including BASF, Covestro, PCC Rokita, Shell, and Chimcomplex.

Custom Flavors has officially celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Concord, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion across the United States.

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop and evaluate next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.

Solina expands its flavour innovation capabilities with the acquisition of Epicurean Butter