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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.


BASF Advances Polyurethane Recycling to Boost Footwear Circularity
The circularity of the footwear industry is gaining momentum with BASFÂ pioneering chemical recycling solutions for polyurethane, one of...
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2 days ago1 min read


Lubrizol Open Foam Centre In Asia
Lubrizol has announced the launch of a new Foam Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, Korea. This investment...
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4 days ago2 min read


Lubrizol Introduces New TPU Grades
Lubrizol is introducing new grades of TPU designed for cables, films and adhesives. The products will be on display at the forthcoming K...
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Sep 241 min read


Epaflex Appoints Formerra as TPU Distributor
Epaflex S.r.l. has formed an agreement with Formerra, a leader in the distribution of performance materials, that assigns Formerra Europe...
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Sep 11 min read


Covestro Expands its Coatings and Adhesives Facility in Shanghai
Covestro has completed a significant expansion of its laboratory in Shanghai, which will enhance its capacity to provide more customised...
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Jul 11 min read


Covestro Begins Domestic Production of Medical-Grade TPU in Asia Pacific
Covestro has begun production of its new Desmopan® Rx medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua facility in Taiwan, which was recently qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing.
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Jun 252 min read


Lubrizol Unveils New ESTANE BCX TPU for Foamed Midsoles
Lubrizol has announced the launch of new grades of ESTANE® BCX TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), designed specifically for physical foam...
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Jun 182 min read


Lubrizol Forms Partnership with IMCD to Expand Medical Solutions Business in North America
Lubrizol, a key player in the medical grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions sector, has formed a distribution agreement with...
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Jun 101 min read


Covestro Unveils Lightweight, Recyclable TPU for Footwear
Covestro has introduced Desmopan® FLY, a new series of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials specially designed for supercritical...
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May 12 min read


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
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