RECARO Aircraft Seating, is expanding its Świebodzin, Poland facility, with completion planned for Q3 2026.

Lubrizol has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to enhance its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.

DuPont has entered into a strategic partnership with Hydroblok, an emerging innovator in lightweight, waterproof, insulated panel systems, to supply Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) for the HydroBlok One building panel, marking a significant advancement in construction technology across North America.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have developed a novel, more sustainable method to produce polyurethanes (PUR) — versatile plastics used in products from furniture and insulation to medical tubing — without employing toxic isocyanates, which are traditionally indispensable but hazardous and linked to respiratory issues and strict safety controls during manufacture.  

dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, has announced the opening of Po ONE Lab in Riyadh, an exclusive creative fragrance space developed in partnership with luxury concept store Villa Po ONE, marking a major step in strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia.

Henkel has acquired Dutch specialty coatings company Stahl Group for €2.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) from French investment firm Wendel SE, reinforcing its Adhesive Technologies business unit and expanding its presence in high-performance specialty coatings.

On February 4, 2026, BASF announced a $200 per metric ton price increase for its Lupranate® TDI in Asia-Pacific (excluding mainland China) and the MEAF region, citing rising transportation, energy, and regulatory costs, against the backdrop of a rapidly tightening global supply environment dominated by China.

Swiss fragrance and flavour company Givaudan has announced a major investment of CHF 55 million to build Campus 52, a new centre of excellence in Grasse, France, dedicated to its House of Naturals organisation, underlining its strategic focus on natural fragrance ingredient innovation and sustainable growth.

German chemicals giant BASF has announced a strategic expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India with the commissioning of a new production line for dispersions at its Mangalore, India site, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing Indian market and the wider Asia Pacific region.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

Canéza, the UAE-born digital-first fragrance brand, has reached AED 10 million in global sales just days after its formal launch, highlighting a broader shift in how today's fragrance customers define value, loyalty, and luxury.

Huntsman has announced price hikes for its polyurethane raw materials in the United States, effective immediately or as contract terms allow. MDI products would increase by USD 260/tonne, while polyol products will climb by USD 110/tonne. The move underscores persistent cost constraints and shifting supply-demand factors in North America.

Blended expertise strengthens medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers

Givaudan opens a new fragrance creative facility in Indonesia

Mearthane Products Corp. has announced the completion of its acquisition of the industrial composites operations of Axillon Aerospace, a move that expands Mearthane’s capabilities in polyurethane moulding and composite manufacturing.

Interparfums Secures Nautica with 20-Year Global Fragrance Deal

I.T.S. Announces New Flavour Manufacturing Site

Givaudan plans to invest USD 110 million in a new fragrance compounding facility in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico

H&M and e.l.f. Beauty collaborate to launch an innovative fragrance collection

Growing consumer awareness of the gut microbiome’s role in overall health has propelled prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics into the spotlight. The rising preference for soluble dietary fibre, valued for its wide-ranging health benefits and versatility in food applications, is driving global demand. Plant-based diets and the pursuit of clean-label products are further reinforcing the appeal of fibre-rich food and beverages. With increasing consumer demand for tailored well

bitBiome and Tojo Vikas announce strategic collaboration in sustainable flavour and fragrance Biomanufacturing

Krahn Chemie strengthens its relationship with Lamberti throughout Germany and Austria

BASF develops new mattresses made from old ones

The production of aqueous polyurethane dispersions remains inherently costly due to the need for complex equipment, advanced technical expertise and sophisticated formulation processes. Their relatively low solid content can restrict performance in certain demanding applications, while further improvements are still required to enhance low-temperature durability and broaden adaptability.