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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.


OSF Flavors Unveils Advanced R&D Center to Foster Client Collaboration
On May 14, 2025, OSF Flavors, a global leader in custom food and beverage ingredients, announced the launch of a new 20,000-square-foot...
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2 days ago1 min read


OrCon Acquires Viva Foam
OrCon Industries, a material handling specialist, has acquired the Viva Foam division from Jamestown Container, along with the majority...
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4 days ago1 min read


**Evonik Transitions Global PU Additives Production to 100% Renewable Electricity
Evonik has successfully transitioned its global polyurethane (PU) additive production facilities—including its silicone and amine...
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6 days ago1 min read


T. Hasegawa USA Unveils PLANTREACT Flavor Technology
T. Hasegawa USA has introduced PLANTREACT, a proprietary flavor technology engineered to replicate the savory taste of animal proteins in...
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May 91 min read


Milliken Expands in India for PU Growth
US-based Milliken Chemical is strengthening its operations in India to keep pace with the country’s expanding polyurethane (PU) industry....
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May 82 min read


Dongsung Chemical Launches Southeast Asia’s Most Advanced Polyurethane Plant
On April 30, Dongsung Chemical, a leader in eco-friendly materials science, announced the official opening of its new polyurethane (PU)...
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May 72 min read


BASF Elevates Mint Innovation in Flavor and Fragrance Industry with Sustainable L-Menthol Solutions
BASF is redefining the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry with its advanced mint portfolio, centered around its high-purity,...
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May 21 min read


Covestro Unveils Lightweight, Recyclable TPU for Footwear
Covestro has introduced Desmopan® FLY, a new series of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials specially designed for supercritical...
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May 12 min read


Huntsman to Unveil Bio-Based Polyurethane Resins for Wood Composites at LIGNA
Huntsman, a global leader in polyurethane-based resins for composite wood products, will showcase two new bio-based binders at LIGNA 2025...
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Apr 302 min read


Manali Petrochemicals Expands with New Systems House in Gujarat, India
Manali Petrochemicals is investing in a new systems house in Gujarat, India, while also boosting its glycol production capacity at its...
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Apr 291 min read


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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Apr 251 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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Apr 252 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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Apr 231 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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Apr 211 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
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