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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.


Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Specialty Ingredients Distribution Partnership in North America
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that it and its Canadian...
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Covestro Acquires Vencorex HDI Production Sites
Covestro plans to acquire two Vencorex isocyanate sites, one in the US and the other in Thailand, from Thai company PTT Global Chemical....
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Aug 191 min read


Serta Simmons Introduces Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses
Serta Simmons Bedding has launched a range of bed-in-a-box mattresses. The Serta Perfect Day Mattress in a Box collection is designed by...
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Aug 121 min read


Lubrizol Establishes Innovation Centre in Singapore
Lubrizol has constructed an additional innovation centre, specifically for the Southeast Asian market. The company established the centre...
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Aug 61 min read


Qore Opens Bio-Based BDO Plant in Iowa
Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and Helm, has officially opened its $300 million biobased 1,4-butanediol (BDO) production facility...
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Jul 241 min read


Covestro Introduces Flame-Retardant Encapsulation Foam For Electric Vehicle Batteries
Covestro has introduced its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology, which addresses the  most...
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Jul 211 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethanes Market 2025 (1st Edition)
IAL Sustainability Report This study delivers an in-depth assessment of the global polyurethane (PU) industry’s shift toward...
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Jul 182 min read


Colson Group Announces Acquisition of Leading Polyurethane Manufacturer ESCO Plastics
Colson Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of casters and wheels, has announced the acquisition of ESCO Plastics, a Houston-based...
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Jul 161 min read


Covestro India and CSIR-NCL Collaborate On Polyurethane Waste
Covestro has formed a partnership with the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) to initiate a CSRÂ initiative that is designed to...
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Jul 151 min read


Innovating Sustainability: Kimpur Launches Polyester Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles
Kimpur has advanced its commitment to resource-efficient production by launching an innovative recycling process at its Düzce facility....
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Jul 91 min read


Lubrizol Unveils PUD Technology for Wood Coatings
Lubrizol maintains its commitment to the advancement of polymer technology by introducing a new water-borne, high-solids polyurethane...
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Jul 81 min read


NCFI Polyurethane Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility in North Carolina
NCFI Polyurethanes has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Announced last September,...
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Jul 21 min read


Covestro Expands its Coatings and Adhesives Facility in Shanghai
Covestro has completed a significant expansion of its laboratory in Shanghai, which will enhance its capacity to provide more customised...
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Jul 11 min read


Polyurethanes Chemicals and Products In Asia-Pacific (APAC) - Press Release, July 2025
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in...
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Jun 277 min read


Sika Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Investments Worldwide
Sika has strengthened its global footprint by launching three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco, reinforcing...
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Jun 251 min read


India’s Polyurethane Market Gears Up for Sustainable Expansion
India’s polyurethane (PU) sector accelerated to a 9.5%  growth rate in 2024, driven by robust end-use industries and supportive policy...
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Jun 242 min read


Lubrizol Unveils New ESTANE BCX TPU for Foamed Midsoles
Lubrizol has announced the launch of new grades of ESTANE® BCX TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), designed specifically for physical foam...
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Jun 182 min read


Evonik Launches TEGO Foamex 8051, a Durable Siloxane Defoamer
Evonik Coating Additives has introduced TEGO Foamex 8051, the newest addition to its TEGO Foamex range of defoamers. This highly...
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Jun 111 min read


Lubrizol Forms Partnership with IMCD to Expand Medical Solutions Business in North America
Lubrizol, a key player in the medical grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions sector, has formed a distribution agreement with...
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Jun 101 min read


EUROPUR Unveils PureLCA: A First-of-Its-Kind Tool for Measuring Environmental Impact of PU Foam
EUROPUR, the European association for flexible polyurethane foam producers, has officially launched PureLCA, an innovative software tool...
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Jun 91 min read
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