The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on 13 October 2026 that existing trade duties on mattress imports from Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam will remain in place following five-year sunset reviews.

Akyildiz made the announcement following a meeting with Piyush Goyal, India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.

BASF has partnered with Tongji University, one of Shanghai's leading research institutions, and Shanghai Yida Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., a specialist in circular economy solutions, to develop a pillow recycling initiative focused on recovering polyurethane foam from discarded pillows.

Sika will acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a chemical company headquartered in Japan. The acquired business primarily serves automotive customers in Asia by developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide variety of adhesive technologies.

Puren GmbH has expanded its Purenit production facility in Obermarchtal, Germany, with an investment of approximately €50 million, commissioning a third manufacturing line that triples production capacity at the site and is expected to create up to 40 additional jobs.

ORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, and ANAND Group, an Indian mobility solutions provider, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to strengthen their presence in India’s growing automotive seating market.

Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. have launched a collaboration to advance polyurethane (PU) recycling in Japan. The initiative aims to develop a practical and commercially viable solution for recovering valuable materials from polyurethane waste.

BASF India has launched a new polyurethane (PU) waste recycling facility in Manjeri, Malappuram district, Kerala. The project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative developed in partnership with Green Worms (Serve Rural) and the Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA).

Tosoh Corporation has decided to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Nanyo Kasei Co., Ltd., its joint venture with Asahi Kasei Corporation, making Nanyo Kasei a wholly owned subsidiary of Tosoh.

TimberHP and Weyerhaeuser Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Wood-Based Building Solutions

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of its report on the polyurethane chemicals and products markets in the Americas. The report presents market data according to individual PU product type and contains the latest information and industry developments.

Huide is accelerating construction of its new polyurethane materials project in Taixing Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, China, as the region strengthens its position in advanced chemicals and specialty materials.

Lubrizol announced advancements to its Southeast Asia Innovation Center. These advancements include formulation development capabilities, synthesis, analytical & physical sciences, and the ability to meet the demand of the Southeast Asia market.

TVPC Group, a prominent Canadian maker of polyurethane foam products, has announced the purchase of Domfoam, a polyurethane foam manufacturer situated in Montreal.

Henkel has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group

OCI Company Ltd., a significant South Korean industrial chemicals producer, produces a variety of products, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI), a critical component of polyurethane that is utilized in the construction and manufacturing industries.

RAMPF Advanced Polymers has named JPROTEK Co., Ltd. as its South Korean sales partner for sealing, potting, and bonding systems made of polyurethane, silicone, epoxy, and silane-modified polymers.

OFRU and TSC Expand Solvent Recycling Activities in Southeast Asia

Polyols are one of the key raw materials used in the manufacture of polyurethane and play a vital role in determining the performance characteristics of the final product.

The Vita Group, a leading provider of flexible polyurethane foam solutions for the automotive, furniture, bedding and industrial sectors, has formed a strategic partnership with The University of Manchester to support the newly established The Vita Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Sustainable Automotive Polymers. Jointly supported by The Vita Group and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the three-year Research Chair will focus on advancing more sustainable polyurethane ma