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Huntsman Polyurethanes Achieves ISCC+ Certification for Key TPU Sites
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+)
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6 days ago1 min read


BASF, Sanfang and Liji Join Forces on GRS-Certified TPU Films to Cut Footwear Emissions
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.
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Jan 51 min read


Delta Tecnic Enters Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Polytechs
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”).
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Dec 2, 20251 min read


BASF and LEMON Sign MoU for Collaboration
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
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Oct 16, 20251 min read


Huntsman Expands TPU Distribution Partnership with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH
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
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Oct 14, 20251 min read


Novoloop and Huide Partner to Scale Production of Circular TPU
Novoloop®, a U.S.-based pioneer in circular innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Shanghai Huide Science & Technology...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read
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