Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its Technomelt portfolio with the launch of Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a polyurethane hotmelt adhesive designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and enable in-process debonding.

DIC Materials Corporation, has announced a price revision for its unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) and vinyl ester resin products, was effective April 8, 2026

Effective May 1, 2026, or as contracts permit, Stepan will increase prices for STEPANPOL® and TERATE®

Polyurethane Dispersions (PUDs): A Sustainable Shift in Wood and Furniture Coatings

Reducing the use of non‑renewable materials is becoming an increasingly important focus across the supply chain. For seating systems, improving the sustainability profile of foam components has historically been one of the most challenging areas to advance at scale.

Sadara Chemical Company, the $20 billion joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow Inc., has completed a full shutdown of all 26 manufacturing units at its petrochemical complex in Jubail,

As the smart textiles market continues to grow across healthcare, personal protection, sportswear, and automotive applications, developers are seeking new ways to integrate electronic functionality directly into textiles, without the rigidity and complexity of conventional wiring.

Evonik Industries begins operations at expanded specialty amine production facility in Nanjing

Vita has expanded its portfolio to include a new polyurethane foam designed for the aviation industry. Graflyte is a graphite foam that is both lightweight and melamine-free.

In 2025, global flame retardant (FR) consumption in polyurethane foams was largely shaped by evolving regulatory pressures and shifting chemical safety standards. Asia-Pacific (APAC) remained the largest regional market at nearly 40%, supported by its extensive polyurethane production base and continued use of cost‑effective halogenated FRs such as TCPP.

As automotive interiors trends evolve toward seamlessly integrated controls and adaptive design elements, manufacturers are seeking ways to embed smart functionality into surfaces without changing the look and feel of established materials.

Pflaumer Brothers announces the introduction of TERACURE® MCR-2, an aromatic polyisocyanate pre-polymer based on diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), engineered for use in moisture-cured and two-component polyurethane systems requiring exceptional corrosion resistance and long-term durability.

BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign an MoU to enhance the smart transformation of the chemical industry

Cabot Sanmar to invest $25 million in the expansion of its Mettur manufacturing plant.

The Asia-Pacific polyurethane market is witnessing increased volatility in raw material prices, primarily driven by supply-side constraints, escalating production costs, and geopolitical uncertainties. In recent months, this pressure has intensified, with manufacturers across the region implementing price hikes. A major factor behind this volatility is China’s rapid capacity expansion. In recent years, China has strengthened its competitive position through significant invest

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, today announced the signing of a definite agreement for the acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a prominent Indian producer of flexographic and gravure printing inks.

BASF today celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China.

Huntsman Corporation inaugurated its expanded performance products manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, with operations having commenced earlier this year. The expansion enhances the company’s global production capacity, offering greater flexibility and advanced technologies for the polyurethane, coatings, metalworking, and electronics sectors.

Changhua Chemical has inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale production facility for polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols. a new class of sustainable polyols derived from carbon dioxide. Marketed under the Carnol™ brand, these polyols are based on Econic’s proprietary technology and deliver cost-competitive, high-performance solutions with a carbon footprint approximately 30% lower than that of conventional polyols. The facility, located in Lianyungang, is expected to pr

Net-zero buildings are designed to use as little energy as possible, with well-insulated walls, roofs and windows that keep heat in during winter and out during summer. This reduces the need for heating and cooling systems. Any remaining energy needed is supplied by renewable sources. A zero-emission building emits no carbon from fossil fuels and has excellent energy efficiency. Reducing energy demand in buildings is so important in meeting carbon emissions and reducing relia