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

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

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

Graco Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash. The acquisition will include the present value of approximately $40 million in expected tax benefits, subject to customary adjustments. This is equivalent to approximately 14 times Valco Melton's EBITDA for the entire year of 2025. The transaction is anticipated to be finalised in the third quarter of Graco'

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, has expanded its operational footprint by acquiring a foam production plant in Romulus, MI. The plant, which produces foam for seats for multiple automaker customers, joins Adient’s network of 10 foam plants in the Americas region. Globally, the company has 30 foam manufacturing plants. Adient purchased the plant from automotive supplier Woodbridge. The agreement included the purchase of the existing building and land, production

The new center is expected to accelerate innovation cycles and enhance production testing capabilities, enabling the refinery catalysts team to bring advanced catalyst solutions to market more efficiently. It also serves as a central hub for operational and analytical excellence, supported by modern quality assurance and quality control laboratories.

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Kimpur, the region’s leading polyurethane systems house by production capacity and sales, has made a strategic investment to support its growth. It has formed an 80% affiliated partnership with Kobe Polyurethane, enabling it to expand into new specialised product segments.

Polyester polyols account for just under one third of global polyol consumption. The segment’s mix remains stable, with aliphatic polyester polyols holding about 70% share and aromatic polyester polyols the remaining 30%, supported by steady demand from rigid foam and construction applications. Overall, shifts in consumption are incremental, driven by evolving performance needs rather than any structural market change.

Henkel Opens Upgraded Packaging Competence Center to Advance Future-Ready Packaging Solutions

Henkel's Loctite TLB 9270APS is a two-part polyurethane-based adhesive with thermal conductivity of around 2 W/m·K, strong bonding performance, and reliable electrical insulation. It is particularly effective for use with aluminium and PET film materials. The product is designed to support efficient manufacturing and allows for quick The product offers thermal conductivity of approximately 2 W/m·K, strong bonding performance, and reliable electrical insulation. It works espec

Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.

Plexus®, a global leader in high‑performance structural adhesives, has launched three new thermomechanical polyurethane adhesives—DT2325, DT2430 and DT2630LD. These products are designed to help engineers address rising thermal and mechanical stresses in modern assemblies by combining strong structural bonding with effective thermal management in a single material. The new formulations are engineered to handle heat, vibration and impact, while maintaining stable thermal perfo

Incorez has introduced Aldirez® 211, a moisture-activated blocked diamine crosslinker for polyurethane and polyaspartic systems. The product is designed to improve cure speed, surface finish, and durability in moisture-curing and ambient-cure applications.

TA'ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Sign a Strategic Collaboration Agreement for $10 Billion Chemical Investment in the UAE

Dow and RDM Group have introduced Multiboard CirculaRR, a new fibre-based food packaging solution designed to support circularity in barrier packaging applications. Suitable for frozen foods, fruit trays, and dry pet food, the packaging combines recycled cartonboard with advanced recycled polyethylene (PE), making it entirely from recycled materials while maintaining high performance and food-contact safety standards.

BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB, a biomass balance isocyanate developed for use with BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems, delivering reduced embodied carbon while maintaining the same trusted performance, processing, and compliance as conventional BASF isocyanates. ELASTOSPRAY BMB isocyanate expands BASF’s portfolio of low carbon building materials and supports growing demand from builders, contractors, architects, and specifiers for solutions that combine high pe

LyondellBasell has completed the sale of selected European olefins and polyolefins assets, along with related business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a significant step in its European strategic assessment.

BASF Engineering Plastics’ EN 45545-certified solutions support the development of safer and more reliable railway electrical and electronic components.