Novoloop has introduced a thermoplastic polyurethane that is part of the "next generation" and is specifically engineered for the outsoles of high-performance footwear in California, U.S. The company stated that the new grade was created to integrate recycled content with the abrasion resistance and grip necessary for high-performance footwear. The material is an outsole-grade TPU with 42% post-consumer circular content. It has a dry coefficient of friction of 1.4 and a wet c

Wacoal and BASF have expanded their long-standing collaboration beyond apparel applications by introducing an innovative automotive interior armrest concept based on Wacoal’s proprietary ‘Melooop’ technology and BASF’s Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

Covestro and Insulectro have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to advanced material solutions for the rapidly growing flexible electronics market across the Americas.

BASF collaborates with Wacoal for a slimmer, durable, and pleasant bra cup solution using Elastollan® TPU

REPI LLC, a member of the REPI Group, has announced a significant expansion of its operations, underscoring its commitment to growth, innovation, and enhanced customer support.

Covestro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Genofort to jointly develop and commercialise ultra-flexible haptic interaction systems for next-generation automotive interiors, with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films playing a central role in the technology platform.

Covestro has officially opened a new Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Application Development Centre in Guangzhou, China, reinforcing the company’s strategy of bringing innovation and technical collaboration closer to customers across the Asia-Pacific region.

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has been appointed the mutually exclusive distribution partner for Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) by BASF across France, Switzerland, North Africa, Israel and the Middle East, effective July 1, 2026.

Trinseo has announced a significant restructuring initiative aimed at strengthening its financial foundation and supporting long-term sustainable growth amid continued pressure on the global chemicals market.

BASF has introduced its new Reduced Product Carbon Footprint (ReducedPCF) Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, aimed at helping customers lower the carbon footprint of their products without sacrificing material performance.

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

Lubrizol and Bjørn Thorsen A/S has expanded its distribution partnership for Lubrizol’s industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins to Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, a well-established distributor of Lubrizol TPU in Nordics, Baltics, UK and Ireland, is now strengthening its distribution portfolio and local presence in key Central European markets.

Huntsman Polyurethanes has announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing facilities in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC+)

BASF, Sanfang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and Liji Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate sustainable material solutions for the footwear industry, with the shared objective of supporting net-zero emissions by 2050.

Global Polymer Solutions S.L. (“Delta Tecnic” ), an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial Growth III SCSp, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of Polytechs Financière SAS and its subsidiaries (“Polytechs”).

BASF and LEMON Co., Ltd. have signed an MoU to co-develop advanced material solutions using Freeflex®, a fibre made from BASF’s Elastollan® TPU. LEMON, a leader in functional nanomembranes, will use Freeflex in its waterproof and windproof apparel. The partnership also explores future collaboration in technology and business development. Lee Jong-il, Chief Executive Officer, LEMON said , "This partnership with BASF allows us to expand the application of our electrospinning t

Global chemical major Huntsman has expanded its long-standing distribution partnership with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH, enhancing access to its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe. Under the new agreement, WOBATEK will distribute Huntsman’s AVALON®, IROGRAN® and IROSTIC® TPU products in Austria, Poland, Southern Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Founded in 2000 and based in Sinzheim, Germany, WOBATEK is a special

Novoloop®, a U.S.-based pioneer in circular innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Shanghai Huide Science & Technology...

The circularity of the footwear industry is gaining momentum with BASF pioneering chemical recycling solutions for polyurethane, one of...

Lubrizol has announced the launch of a new Foam Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, Korea. This investment...