Pflaumer Brothers has unveiled TERACURE® HP 47, a next-generation aliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent designed to elevate the performance of two-component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coatings across demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, flooring, wood finishing, OEM production, and industrial applications.

Dow has announced that it will produce VORANOL™ WK5750, an advanced polyether polyol, at its Freeport polyol plant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-performance solutions for the flexible foam industry.

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, a key producer within the Mitsui Chemicals group, is strengthening its position in the MDI market by further expanding its production capacity.

The Indian government has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating from or exported by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates up to and including June 17, 2026, according to Customs (Anti-Dumping) Notification No. 01/2026 issued on January 2, 2026, following a sunset review by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).

BASF’s announcement of a USD 200 per metric tonne increase for Lupranate® TDI across ASEAN and South Asia reflects the broader upward pressure on TDI pricing in the region, driven primarily by escalating transportation and energy costs.

Longhua New Materials has completed construction and successfully commenced production at its 330,000-ton-per-year polyether polyol expansion project, representing an investment of 150 million yuan and lifting the company’s total polyether capacity to 1.29 million tons annually, reinforcing its scale advantage in China’s domestic market. The new capacity focuses on high-activity soft foam polyether polyols and CASE-grade polyether polyols, widely used in automotive interiors,

BASF has announced a US$200/tonne price increase for MDI products in South Asia, coinciding with a steady upward trend in China’s domestic pure MDI market. Prices have risen in a clear stepwise pattern, driven by tight supply and reduced imports. In Shanghai, pure MDI has climbed from 18,400 yuan/tonne at the start of the month to around 19,500 yuan/tonne, supported by higher factory guidance prices. Shanghai’s November listing price rose by 500 yuan/tonne to 24,000 yuan/tonn

Monument has commenced the first US-based production of polyols derived from renewable carbon at its Brandenburg, Kentucky facility, marking a significant milestone for the polyurethane industry.

INEOS Styrolution has announced its decision to permanently close its polystyrene (PS) production operations in Wingles, France, as part of a wider strategy to align its European footprint with evolving market conditions and strengthen long-term competitiveness. The company will consolidate polystyrene production for its European customer base at its advanced Antwerp site in Belgium, which offers a strong strategic location near major suppliers and customers, as well as enhan

BASF announced that it will address structural changes in the global chemical fiber market, marked by significant overcapacity, by consolidating its Asian polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) business at its Caojing site in China.

Dow has announced that its isocyanates manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas has earned ISCC PLUS certification, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable production and transparent supply chains across North America.

Malaysian specialty chemicals company SumiSaujana Group Bhd has signed a licensing and commercialisation agreement with the Malaysian...

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