Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti (Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry), acting as the project coordinator for this pioneering EU-funded initiative.

Azelis and Chemetall Expand North American Surface Treatment Distribution Partnership

Econic Technologies has introduced a new range of polyols for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) manufactured using captured carbon dioxide, marking a significant step towards reducing the polyurethane industry's dependence on fossil-based raw materials.

The Evolving Role of Polyurethane (PU) in Electric Vehicles: A Comparative Analysis of APAC, EMEA and the Americas

Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have announced a transformative merger of equals that will create a leading North American chemicals company with combined annual revenues exceeding US$12.5 billion.

Stahl has strengthened its position in the packaging coatings market in Brazil through the acquisition and integration of the Weilburger Graphics portfolio, a move that significantly expands the company’s capabilities in high-performance coatings for packaging applications.

Biesterfeld Partners with Osaka Soda to Expand Specialty Elastomer Portfolio in the UK and Ireland

French specialty chemicals distributor Safic Alcan has announced the full acquisition of Colormix Indústria e Comércio de Pigmentos Ltda. (Colormix Especialidades), one of Brazil’s leading distributors of specialty chemicals for the coatings, plastics and life sciences sectors.

Unlike chemical recycling approaches, VitriCycle process is designed to be energy-efficient and does not require additional solvents or catalysts.

The polyurethane (PU) value chain is undergoing a significant disruption, where price, availability, and lead time are shifting simultaneously, reshaping the operating environment.

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.

Polyol Price Increase

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.