Dow and Adient have introduced SPECFLEX™ REN, an advanced polyurethane seating foam solution incorporating renewable feedstocks through an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach. The new product reflects both companies' commitment to supporting the automotive industry's transition towards more sustainable manufacturing practices. By enabling the incorporation of bio-circular attributed raw materials into the seating foam value chain, SPECFLEX™ REN offers manufacturers a pr

Asia‑Pacific continues to be the hub of the global polyurethanes industry, supported by its extensive manufacturing base, integrated chemical supply chain and expanding downstream sectors.

Kolon Industries has completed a new polyurethane (PU) artificial leather production line at its Gimcheon Plant No. 1 in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, marking a significant investment in sustainable automotive interior materials and reinforcing its position in the global mobility supply chain.

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.

Saint-Gobain has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire AGC Corporation’s majority stake in AGC Polymer Materials, a leading Japanese manufacturer of polyurethane waterproofing and flooring solutions, marking another strategic step in expanding its global construction chemicals portfolio.

AkzoNobel develops self-cleaning coating for high-end building exteriors

Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a European distributor of powder coatings and polyurethanes. The acquisition will fortify Univar Solutions' Ingredients + Specialities high-performance materials business and broaden its technical capabilities and regional presence in EMEA. Univar Solutions supplier and distribution network, in conjunction with Interpur Chemicals local market expertise, will provide customers with improved support in meeting formulation and pe

Rigid and flexible polyurethane (PU) foams remain two of the most commercially important polyurethane product families because they serve distinct but very large end-use markets: insulation and structural applications for rigid foam, and comfort, cushioning, and seating applications for flexible foam.

For decades, Carpenter has been a sustainability leader in the flexible polyurethane foam industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. The company's initiatives have focused on reducing waste, improving circularity to help keep products out of landfill at the end of their useful life, and developing innovative approaches to recycling materials. The company evaluates its operations to identify new ways to support the communities in which it operate

Biesterfeld develops cooperation with Synthene and broadens its additive manufacturing portfolio in the DACH region

BASF has successfully completed its previously announced coatings transaction with global investment firm Carlyle

Syensqo begins industrial expansion at its facility in Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA

Novoloop has introduced a thermoplastic polyurethane that is part of the "next generation" and is specifically engineered for the outsoles of high-performance footwear in California, U.S. The company stated that the new grade was created to integrate recycled content with the abrasion resistance and grip necessary for high-performance footwear. The material is an outsole-grade TPU with 42% post-consumer circular content. It has a dry coefficient of friction of 1.4 and a wet c

BRANTNER Green Solutions, a leader in the circular economy sector, and foam manufacturer NEVEON established the joint venture LOOP-it to create a sustainable recycling solution for end-of-life mattresses. The initiative was launched to address the challenge of recycling used foam materials that had traditionally been sent for incineration.

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of its Italian Joint Ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem.

KPX Chemical Co., Ltd., a leading polyurethane specialist, is entering the flexible polyurethane recycling business. The company has secured exclusive rights to use patented recycling technology from Germany-based H&S Anlagentechnik (H&S) in Korea and is establishing a recycled polyol production system to take a leading position in the sustainable materials market.

allnex Expands APAC Manufacturing with New SCA Production Facility in Thailand

Covestro has completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA.

Biesterfeld has expanded its medical adhesives portfolio through an enhanced partnership with Bostik, reinforcing its position in the healthcare materials market with a broader range of advanced adhesive technologies.

Indian Government extends full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products in view of ongoing conflict in West Asia till 15th July 2026