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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.

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PU – Sustainability: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
The global plastics and polymer market was estimated to account for around 460 million tonnes in 2024, and a considerable share of this...


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Feb 133 min read
Honeywell to Split Automation and Aerospace Businesses
Honeywell has announced its plan to separate its Automation and Aerospace businesses, creating three independent companies. This decision...


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Feb 121 min read
Saint-Gobain Completes Fosroc Acquisition
Saint-Gobain has finalized the acquisition of FOSROC, a global leader in construction chemicals, strengthening its presence in India, the...


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Feb 101 min read
Plixxent opens new SPF distribution centre in France
Plixxent, a leading provider of polyurethane-based solutions, has expanded its presence in Europe with the inauguration of a new spray...


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Feb 72 min read
Tempur Sealy Completes $5 Billion Acquisition of Mattress Firm, Rebrands as Somnigroup International
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Mattress Firm Group Inc., the largest specialty mattress...

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Feb 62 min read
Lear and GM Partner on Advanced Seating
Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive technology specialising in seating and E-systems, has announced a significant engineering...


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Feb 51 min read
Sika Strengthens Global Presence with New Plants in Singapore & China
Sika has launched two advanced plants in Singapore and Xi'an, China, enhancing local production capabilities. The Singapore facility...


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Jan 302 min read
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Lignin-Based Polyurethane Foam
A research team led by Washington State University has developed a more sustainable polyurethane foam by replacing 20% of fossil...


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Jan 291 min read
Advanced High-Performance Adhesive for Load-Bearing Wood Structures
Kiilto Pro SW, a new one-component polyurethane adhesive line, enhances the bonding process in wooden structure production by up to 30%....


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Jan 223 min read
Ingka to Spend €1 Billion on Recycling
The investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, Ingka Investments, plans to allocate approximately €1 billion to...


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Jan 211 min read
Spring Air Extends Agreement with Towell Mattress
Spring Air has extended its license agreement with Towell Mattress, which manufactures mattresses in the UAE for customers in six...


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Jan 171 min read
Safic-Alcan to Distribute Ketjen PU Curing Agents in South American markets
Safic-Alcan has expanded its partnership with Ketjen, via SA’s Brazilian subsidiary Proquimil. It will now supply Ethacure PU, polyurea,...


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Jan 141 min read
Perma-Pipe Awarded $43 Million Contract for Development Project
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded a contract for a development project in the GCC region. Perma-Pipe will provide...

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Jan 101 min read
Pakistan Bans HCFC-Blended Polyols
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward its environmental and climate goals by approving a ban on the import of Polyol blended with...


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Jan 22 min read
T&R Biofab PUF Wound Dressings Approved in Korea
The regenerative medicine company T&R Biofab stated that its polyurethane (PU) foam formulation wound dressing product line has obtained...


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Dec 19, 20242 min read
Zotefoams Launches Fully Recyclable PP & TPU Foams
Zotefoams has expanded its technical capabilities with its first fully recyclable foam range, reinforcing its commitment to...


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Dec 18, 20241 min read
Meenakshi Polymers Launches PU Seating Plant in Hosur
Meenakshi Polymers is in the process of expanding, with the opening of one new plant and the development of another facility. The...


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Dec 13, 20242 min read
Jaguar Cracks Polyurethane Foam Recycling
British car manufacturer JLR is claiming a significant technical breakthrough in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from...


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Dec 11, 20242 min read
Covestro and Selena Advance Partnership for Sustainable Construction Materials
German materials manufacturer Covestro and Polish Selena Group continue their partnership as sustainability leaders in the construction...


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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Arkema Acquires Dow's Flexible Packaging Adhesives Business
Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Dow's Flexible Packaging Laminating Adhesives business, a global leader in packaging adhesives,...
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