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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.


Mol's €1.3 Billion Polyol Complex In Tiszaújváros Inaugurated
MOL Group inaugurated its EUR 1.3 billion polyol complex in Tiszaújváros, Hungary, capable of producing approximately 200,000 tonnes of...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Chimcomplex Expands Green Polyol Production at it's Romanian Facility
The polyols production of Chimcomplex in Vâlcea, Romania, has been upgraded and expanded. Innovation Norway provided support for the €2.4...
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May 15, 20241 min read


SSB Introduces a New Black Mattress Collection to it's Beautyrest Range
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is launching a new line of mattresses called Beautyrest Black. The collection will be unveiled in the second...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Adhesives Specialist Shuts German Facility, Moves Foam & Sealant Production
German adhesives specialist Bostik plans to close its Schwepnitz branch by the end of 2025, with production gradually shifting to other...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Polyurethane Chemicals and Products In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 17th edition of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals...
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May 3, 20245 min read


Pearl Launches German Subsidiary to Improve Proximity to Suppliers and Customers
Polyurethane insulation solutions and applications leader, Pearl Group, has announced the launch of Pearl Deutschland in Leverkusen,...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read


BASF and Autoliv China Collaborate on Recycling Foam Technologies
BASF has partnered with Autoliv China to work on their innovative Design-for-Recycling polyurethane foam technology, which incorporates...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read


Covestro Shanghai Installs PU Composite PV Frames
Shanghai, China - Covestro has recently introduced a distributed photovoltaic power generation facility at its Shanghai integrated...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read


Sika acquires Kwik Bond Polymers
Sika has recently completed the acquisition of Kwik Bond Polymers, LLC (KBP), a well-known manufacturer specializing in polymer systems...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read


BASF & Wiskind Unveil ISCC PLUS Certified PU Panels
BASF and Shandong Wiskind Architectural Steel Co., Ltd. have strengthened their strategic partnership by launching eco-friendly...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read


AkzoNobel inaugurates its latest manufacturing facility in Pakistan
AkzoNobel has opened a new €26 million manufacturing facility in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This is the company's largest investment to date....
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Apr 1, 20242 min read


Henkel and Kraton Forge Strategic Partnership
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has signed a multi-year supply agreement, that aims to reduce carbon emissions in Henkel's packaging and consum
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Delta Coatings and Covestro Develop Fast-Curing Polyurea Lining for Dubai's Iconic Lagoon
Delta Coatings International, in partnership with Covestro, collaborated to create a polyurea-based lining for one of Dubai's largest...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Pearl Group doubles production capacity in Saudi Arabia
Pearl Group, a global expert in polyurethane (PU), has significantly expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia. It has doubled its...
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Mar 13, 20242 min read


Perstorp Takes Full Ownership of Shandong Polyol Plant
Swedish chemicals leader Perstorp has acquired full ownership of its polyol manufacturing facility in China
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Mar 7, 20241 min read


IAL Consultants will be at UTECH Europe 2024 in Maastricht!
We will be at UTECH Europe in Maastricht, Netherlands, from 23-25 April. Come and visit us at Stand M23 to find out more about our latest...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read
Nordmann Signs Agreement to Distribute WeylChem's Biobased Polyols
Nordmann has partnered with WeylChem to supply Velvetol polyols for polyurethane systems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Feb 16, 20241 min read
Econic Introduces High-Quality Mattress Using Captured Carbon Technology
Econic Technologies introduces renewable carbon technology for memory foam mattresses, reducing emissions and enhancing product comfort.
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Feb 14, 20241 min read
Huntsman introduces new PU composites for automotives
Huntsman is set to unveil its cutting-edge glass fiber-reinforced PU composite technology at JEC World.
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Feb 7, 20241 min read
Stahl Announces Opening of China Technical Centre in Foshan
Stahl opened its new China Technical Centre in Foshan City, Guangdong Province.
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Feb 5, 20241 min read
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