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Covestro Invests €100 Mn in R&D to Boost Global Innovation Centers
Covestro is investing 100 million euros in its global R&D infrastructure to ensure competitiveness in a challenging environment. The...
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Oct 10, 20242 min read


LANXESS Sells Urethane Systems to UBE for €460 Million
LANXESS has signed an agreement to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan's UBE Corporation, with an enterprise value of €460...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read


Dow and GoodBed Develop a Unique Mattress Testing Program
A benchmark lab testing program for the mattress industry has been developed by Dow and GoodBed, the premier mattress information...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Covestro Backs ADNOC's Takeover Bid with Investment Agreement
Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC Group entities, including ADNOC International and ADNOC International Germany...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Tempur Sealy Plans To Divest Stores To Secure Mattress Firm Deal
Tempur Sealy, a prominent bedding product designer and retailer, is currently in the process of obtaining regulatory approval for its...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read


Safic-Alcan & Momentive Expand Polyurethane Additives Partnership
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, is delighted to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read


DuPont Launches Wide-Spray PU Foam Sealant
DuPont Performance Building Solutions has introduced new polyurethane spray foam with broad coverage. Great Stuff Wide Spray foam sealant...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


GenAer Unveils Fuel-Efficient Industrial Generator for Spray Foam Applications
GenAer has launched an industrial generator specifically designed for spray foam applications and concrete lifting. The company stated...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read


Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) Bid $15.9 Bn for Covestro
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is reportedly planning to submit a formal offer of EUR14.4 billion ($15.9 billion) to acquire...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


Henkel and 4JET Unveil Silent Tire Process for Electric Vehicles
In electric vehicles, the lightweight construction and lack of engine noise make tire rolling noise more prominent inside the cabin....
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Sep 11, 20242 min read


Covestro Launches New PU Solutions at China Composites Expo 2024
At the China Composites Expo 2024, Covestro showcased its new polyurethane solutions, including the Baypreg STM battery cover. This...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read


VFI Opens New Foam Facility in India
Varahamurti Flexirub Industries (VFI) has inaugurated a groundbreaking PU foam production facility in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Last year,...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read


Covestro LLC is Investing $40 Million in its Pittsburgh Headquarters
Covestro LLC is investing over $40 million to modernize its 9-building Pittsburgh headquarters, home to 700 employees since 1958. This...
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Sep 4, 20241 min read


Perma-Pipe, Inc. wins $46 Million In Middle East Contracts
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded two projects in the MENA region, the company announced today. In total, the two...
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Aug 30, 20241 min read


The Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulations on Polyurethane Foam Demand
Introduction Energy efficiency regulations have become a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change, reduce energy...
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Aug 30, 20245 min read


BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA Partner on Sustainable Playground Surfacing
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA have teamed up to commercially produce Stobielast S polyurethane binders for playground and...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read


Lubrizol and Sabic Develop Soft-Rigid Materials
A variety of sustainable material alternatives that integrate both soft and rigid materials have been developed as a result of a...
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Aug 22, 20242 min read


Innovations in Polyurethane Foam Technology: Enhancing Performance and Applications
Polyurethane foam technology has undergone significant advancements in recent years, driven by the need for improved sustainability and...
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Aug 22, 20241 min read


Covestro & Carlisle Advance Sustainable Construction with Bio-Circular Insulation
Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials are at the forefront of advancing sustainable construction through the use of...
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Aug 19, 20243 min read


MDI Supply Tightens in Europe Amid Force Majeure and Regional Allocation
Huntsman Holland BV declared force majeure for MDI and MDI-based products from its Rotterdam facility due to unforeseen circumstances...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read
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