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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


Mipa Group Expansion in Benelux with New Belgium Subsidiary
The Mipa Group is advancing its international growth strategy with a stronger focus on Western Europe. On 1 September 2025, its...
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17 hours ago1 min read


Vitapur Nigeria Opens Rigid Polyurethane Plant
Vitapur Nigeria, a subsidiary of Vitafoam, has recently set up an ozone-friendly polyurethane plant in Lagos. The plant will produce...
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2 days ago1 min read


Dow and Gruppo Fiori Develop Recycling Process for Polyurethane Waste
Dow, in collaboration with Gruppo Fiori, has jointly developed a recycling process for automotive waste. This process allows for the...
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2 days ago1 min read


IFF Unveils Expansion of LMR Naturals Site in France, Accelerating Innovation and Sustainable Ingredient Leadership
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has officially inaugurated its newly expanded LMR Naturals facility in Grasse, France after a...
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6 days ago1 min read


Sonoco Divests ThermoSafe to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business, a global leader in...
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Sep 112 min read


GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF THE FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES MARKET
15 th Edition This new IAL market report brings together the most up-to-date information available on the Global Flavours and Fragrances...
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Sep 43 min read


Wevo Launches New Subsidiary in India
Wevo has announced the establishment of WEVO Chemical India Private Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, southwest of New Delhi, as part...
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Sep 32 min read


GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF ADDITIVES IN THE POLYURETHANE FOAM MARKET 2025
1 st Edition IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of its two-volume study on the global market...
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Sep 32 min read


Epaflex Appoints Formerra as TPU Distributor
Epaflex S.r.l. has formed an agreement with Formerra, a leader in the distribution of performance materials, that assigns Formerra Europe...
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Sep 11 min read


Arkema Inaugurated New HFO Facility in the U.S.
Production has commenced at Arkema's Calvert City, Kentucky manufacturing facility for Forane 1233zd, or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene....
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Sep 11 min read


Takasago Europe Partners with Food Harbour Hamburg to Drive Flavor Innovation
Takasago Europe GmbH, the Germany-based flavor division of the global flavor house Takasago, has announced a strategic partnership with...
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Aug 291 min read


Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Specialty Ingredients Distribution Partnership in North America
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that it and its Canadian...
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Aug 261 min read


Infinity Fragrances Expands Operations with New Facility in New Jersey
Infinity Fragrances announced the grand opening of a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey,...
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Aug 222 min read


McCormick Advances Flavour Leadership in Mexico
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) (the "Company"), a global flavour leader, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Grupo Herdez to acquire an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico, a 1947 joint venture, for $750 million, subject to customary closing and regulatory conditions.
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Aug 202 min read


Finnfoam Acquired a Germany-based PU Recycling Facility
Finnfoam Oy, a Finnish thermal insulation manufacturer, has acquired a German polyurethane (PU) recycling facility from Bosig...
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Aug 191 min read


Covestro Acquires Vencorex HDI Production Sites
Covestro plans to acquire two Vencorex isocyanate sites, one in the US and the other in Thailand, from Thai company PTT Global Chemical....
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Aug 191 min read


Serta Simmons Introduces Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses
Serta Simmons Bedding has launched a range of bed-in-a-box mattresses. The Serta Perfect Day Mattress in a Box collection is designed by...
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Aug 121 min read


Warburg Pincus Acquires FlavorSum to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Global private equity firm Warburg Pincus has announced the acquisition of flavor solutions provider FlavorSum from its previous owner,...
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Aug 81 min read


Lubrizol Establishes Innovation Centre in Singapore
Lubrizol has constructed an additional innovation centre, specifically for the Southeast Asian market. The company established the centre...
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Aug 61 min read


AIMPLAS Develops Eco-Friendly Flame-Retardant Coatings and Composites
Amid growing concerns over the environmental impact of key industries like construction and mobility, there's a rising demand for...
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Aug 42 min read


DSM-Firmenich Unveils “Connect: Future You” Fragrance Experience in Jakarta
DSM-Firmenich has launched “Connect: Future You,” an immersive fragrance sensorium experience at the ART:1 New Museum in Jakarta,...
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Aug 11 min read


IFF introduces ENVIROCAP, a groundbreaking aroma delivery solution for fabric care
IFF, a global leader in flavours, fragrances, and biosciences, has announced ENVIROCAP, a revolutionary sustainable scent delivery system designed for future fabric care
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Jul 302 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethane Market 2025
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report on sustainability in the global polyurethane market. The...
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Jul 294 min read


TSG Consumer Acquires Fragrance Disruptor Phlur in Strategic Growth Move
TSG Consumer, a private equity firm renowned for investing in consumer brands like Dude Wipes and previously Huda Beauty, has announced...
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Jul 251 min read
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