Global speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has entered into a distribution agreement with Milliken & Company to expand the availability of polyurethane (PU) colourant solutions across India.

Dow has announced a price increase of USD 300 per metric ton for all polyol products in the Asia Pacific region, effective March 9, 2026, or as permitted by existing contracts.

LBB Specialities (LBBS), a North American distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced a new authorised distribution partnership with Kemitura

Speciality coatings company Stahl has introduced PermUCell™, a market-ready technology designed to enable more sustainable production of polyurethane (PU) materials by replacing conventional solvent-based coagulation processes with a fully water-based alternative.

Huntsman Corporation announced that recent developments in the Middle East have caused a sharp increase in European natural gas prices, significantly raising the cost of producing MDI.

Selena has added a new polyurethane foam product to its Tytan portfolio. The multi-position foam, Tytan Professional Revo 360°, was developed to increase productivity and reduce operating costs on construction sites.

Evonik reported a challenging operating environment in 2025, with demand across many chemical end-markets remaining weak and customers maintaining cautious purchasing behavior.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients sector, has announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India.

Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America

Dow Increases EMEAI Polyether Polyol Prices

BASF has launched biomass balance (BMB) grades of its Autofroth® polyurethane systems for the low-pressure polyurethane foam market.

BASF raises prices for MDI in ASEAN countries

Sika to acquire Turkey-based company Akkim Sealants & Adhesives

TopBuild Corp. acquired Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam. Based in Winfield, N.Y., Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam together generate approximately $20 million in annual revenue, primarily installing spray foam and fireproofing for the residential and commercial end markets in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

RECARO Aircraft Seating, is expanding its Świebodzin, Poland facility, with completion planned for Q3 2026.

Lubrizol has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to enhance its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.

Henkel has acquired Dutch specialty coatings company Stahl Group for €2.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) from French investment firm Wendel SE, reinforcing its Adhesive Technologies business unit and expanding its presence in high-performance specialty coatings.

German chemicals giant BASF has announced a strategic expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India with the commissioning of a new production line for dispersions at its Mangalore, India site, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing Indian market and the wider Asia Pacific region.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

Huntsman has announced price hikes for its polyurethane raw materials in the United States, effective immediately or as contract terms allow. MDI products would increase by USD 260/tonne, while polyol products will climb by USD 110/tonne. The move underscores persistent cost constraints and shifting supply-demand factors in North America.