Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.

Plexus®, a global leader in high‑performance structural adhesives, has launched three new thermomechanical polyurethane adhesives—DT2325, DT2430 and DT2630LD. These products are designed to help engineers address rising thermal and mechanical stresses in modern assemblies by combining strong structural bonding with effective thermal management in a single material. The new formulations are engineered to handle heat, vibration and impact, while maintaining stable thermal perfo

Incorez has introduced Aldirez® 211, a moisture-activated blocked diamine crosslinker for polyurethane and polyaspartic systems. The product is designed to improve cure speed, surface finish, and durability in moisture-curing and ambient-cure applications.

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Dow and RDM Group have introduced Multiboard CirculaRR, a new fibre-based food packaging solution designed to support circularity in barrier packaging applications. Suitable for frozen foods, fruit trays, and dry pet food, the packaging combines recycled cartonboard with advanced recycled polyethylene (PE), making it entirely from recycled materials while maintaining high performance and food-contact safety standards.

BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB, a biomass balance isocyanate developed for use with BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems, delivering reduced embodied carbon while maintaining the same trusted performance, processing, and compliance as conventional BASF isocyanates. ELASTOSPRAY BMB isocyanate expands BASF’s portfolio of low carbon building materials and supports growing demand from builders, contractors, architects, and specifiers for solutions that combine high pe

LyondellBasell has completed the sale of selected European olefins and polyolefins assets, along with related business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a significant step in its European strategic assessment.

BASF Engineering Plastics’ EN 45545-certified solutions support the development of safer and more reliable railway electrical and electronic components.

Sika increases its operations in Central Asia by establishing a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan

Adient acquires automotive seating foam plant in Romulus, MI

The European Union has taken a significant regulatory step to strengthen worker protection by introducing new occupational exposure limit (OEL) values for diisocyanates, a group of chemicals widely used in the production of polyurethanes.

Evonik and Higuchi Inc., a Japanese pharmaceutical trading company, are launching a joint laboratory, “Open Pharma Lab,” in Yokohama, Japan, opening on May 1.

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute have developed a biomimetic tissue substitute that combines tunable mechanical strength with biological functionality, opening new possibilities for medical implants

trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.

BASF Coatings has completed the planned transition of its European production sites to renewable electricity.

Publication: April 2026 IAL Consultants has updated its in-depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The data will also be available separately in a database format for subscribers, enabling the manipulation and output of data. Geographical coverage Western Europe (13 countries/regions) Austria, Belgium (new), France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands (new), Nordic Region, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United K

BASF to further hike prices for additives in plastic applications

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its Technomelt portfolio with the launch of Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a polyurethane hotmelt adhesive designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and enable in-process debonding.

DIC Materials Corporation, has announced a price revision for its unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) and vinyl ester resin products, was effective April 8, 2026

Effective May 1, 2026, or as contracts permit, Stepan will increase prices for STEPANPOL® and TERATE®