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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.
Huntsman Polyurethanes Earns ISCC+ Certification for TPU Plants
Huntsman has announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have...
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Mar 51 min read
GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF THETHERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE MARKET
9th Edition Publication:  March 2025                                                           Price: €5,500 IAL Consultants is...
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Feb 273 min read
Lubrizol Expands TPU Production in Shanghai to Support Growing PPF Market
Lubrizol has launched a new Estane TPU production line at its Shanghai manufacturing facility, strengthening its presence in the paint...
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Feb 251 min read
Syntilay Launches AI-Designed 3D Printed TPU Shoe
Syntilay has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first AI-designed commercial shoe, named the xplorer . This innovative product...
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Jan 232 min read
Covestro Unveils Plans for TPU Chemical Recycling Pilot Plant
Leverkusen, Germany- Covestro has announced its intention to build a pilot plant dedicated to recycling Vulkollan thermoplastic...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
Ecogenesis Partners with Algenesis to Develop Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Filaments
California, USA – Biomaterial engineering startup Ecogenesis has joined forces with Algenesis to produce sustainable materials for 3D...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Lubrizol and Polyhose to Build TPU Medical Tubing Facility in Chennai
Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Polyhose, a leader in fluid conveyance systems, have signed a Memorandum of...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
Lubrizol Expands Biomass-Balanced TPU Portfolio with New Sustainable Offerings
Lubrizol Advanced Materials has introduced four new biomass-balanced products to its Estane RNW TPU portfolio, furthering its commitment...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
Avient Expands Healthcare TPU Manufacturing in China
Avient Corporation, a global leader in sustainable material solutions, will showcase its extensive range of medical-grade materials at...
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
Huntsman Introduces AVALON® GECKO TPU For Shoe Grip
Huntsman has created a novel collection of high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials for the footwear industry that...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read
Huntsman’s Secures Bluesign Approval for Eco-Friendly TPU
Ten products from Huntsman’s Irogran line have been granted Bluesign approval. These thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), part of...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
BASF and 'Pragati' Introduced Traceability Solutions for Bio-Based Footwear
The world's first castor bean programme, 'Pragati', and BASF introduce certified traceability for bio-based footwear solutions. Pragati...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read
Covestro introduces New Flame-Retardant TPU Grade for Safer Charging Cables
Covestro has introduced a fire-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specifically designed for use in cables. Desmopan FR has been...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Lubrizol Expands it's Bio-Based TPU Portfolio
Lubrizol has announced the addition of PearlbondTM ECO 590 HMS TPU to its bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio for...
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May 23, 20241 min read
Continental AG Launches Lightweight TPU Bicycle Inner Tubes
Continental AG has introduced ContiTPU, a high-quality inner tube line aimed at performance-oriented and space-conscious cyclists....
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May 13, 20241 min read
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