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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


How the Red Sea Crisis is Reshaping the Global Polyurethane Trade and Raw Material Supply
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has had a substantial impact on the global polyurethane market and its raw material supply. The...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


BASF and 'Pragati' Introduced Traceability Solutions for Bio-Based Footwear
The world's first castor bean programme, 'Pragati', and BASF introduce certified traceability for bio-based footwear solutions. Pragati...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


Flexible Foam Market Performance in the EMEA Region: A Detailed Analysis for 2023
Overview of Flexible Foam Production In 2023, the production of Polyurethane Flexible Foam in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa)...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Perstorp Plans to Construct a Biogas Plant at its Swedish Polyol's Facility
A biogas plant is planned for the Perstorp industrial area. Built and operated by Biokraft, the facility will produce 130 GWh of...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Alibaba Cloud Helps Covestro Track Sustainable Plastics
Ensuring the ability to track the origin and environmental impact of materials is crucial for the implementation of a circular economy....
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Henkel expands its presence in North Vietnam
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has opened a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read


Huntsman's Belgian Innovation Centre Officially Opens
Tienen, Belgium - Huntsman's new innovation centre in Tienen, Belgium, has been officially inaugurated. Located approximately 50...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read


Sika Opened a Cutting-edge Plant in Northeast China
Sika inaugurated a new facility in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This plant will produce a comprehensive range of...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read


IKEA, NABU, and The Mattress Association Unite for Recycling Mattresses
It is important that mattresses are capable of being recycled. NABU, in collaboration with the mattress association and IKEA Germany, is...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


TopBuild has Acquired Texas Insulation, Expanding its SPF Portfolio
TopBuild Corp. has announced its acquisition of Texas Insulation, a company that generates around $39 million in annual revenue. Texas...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Mattress Industry Retract Support From Recycling Bills
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has recently been informed that the New York Legislature has made amendments to their...
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Jun 6, 20243 min read


Huntsman Broadens its SPF Product Range for Unventilated Attics
Huntsman Building Solutions has added a new spray polyurethane foam product to its Icynene portfolio. Icynene Xpress 55 is an open-cell...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


Kimpur Expands Capacity with Ravago Petrokimya Partnership
Ravago Petrokimya A.Ş., a leading global company in the distribution and recycling of plastic and rubber materials, has formed a highly...
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May 30, 20242 min read


India Proposes Anti-dumping Duty on Polyols Form China and Thailand
The Indian Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Thai flexible slabstock polyol...
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May 29, 20241 min read


Dow's Ahlen Plant Boosts EV Market Support with New Adhesive Line
The new adhesive and gap filler production line of Dow Polyurethanes Systems in Ahlen, Germany, has reached mechanical completion. The...
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May 27, 20241 min read


KBR & Sumitomo Partner for Sustainable Polyurethane Production
KBR and Sumitomo Chemical have formed an alliance that would see KBR become the exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical's...
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May 27, 20241 min read


BASF Expands Production, Opens Polyurethane Tech Center in India
In May, the Polyurethane Technical Development Center India would be established to facilitate the market development of polyurethane...
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May 23, 20242 min read


H.B. Fuller Expands its Portfolio of Specialty Adhesives
The largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller, acquired ND Industries Inc., a leading provider of fastener locking and...
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May 22, 20241 min read


Dow Increased its SAS Chemicals GmbH Capacity
Dow has increased its capacity at SAS Chemicals GmbH, a German manufacturer of sealants and components used in insulating glass...
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May 22, 20241 min read


Dow Starts Adhesive and Gap Filler Production at it's PU System House
Dow Polyurethanes Systems House in Ahlen, Germany, has successfully implemented the VORATRON™ Polyurethanes Systems adhesive and gap...
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May 20, 20241 min read
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