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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.
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Feb 5, 20241 min read
Stahl Announces Opening of China Technical Centre in Foshan
Stahl opened its new China Technical Centre in Foshan City, Guangdong Province.
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Jan 30, 20241 min read
Soudal Accelerates Global Presence in Adhesive Industry with Strategic Acquisition of Durante Adesivi
Soudal has acquired a majority stake in Durante Adesivi, an Italian manufacturer of adhesives for woodworking, assembly, and packaging.
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Jan 30, 20241 min read
Henkel Unveils Innovative Foam Gasket for Dometic Motorhome Window Seals
Henkel and Dometic have developed a polyurethane foam gasket Fermapor K31 for motorhome, caravan, and minibus window frames.
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Jan 23, 20242 min read
BASF and Carlisle Unveil Zero Carbon Insulation
BASF and Carlisle are exploring the use of Lupranate Zero MDI in their InsulBase/Versicore polyisocyanurate insulation to achieve net zero.
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
Covestro signs recycled raw material deal with Encina
Covestro has signed a long-term contract with Encina to supply chemically recycled raw materials from post-consumer end-of-life plastic.
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Jan 12, 20241 min read
Neveon introduces a new, eco-friendly PU foam for mattresses
Neveon's Hybrid Endura is a lightweight, 30% renewable polyurethane foam that generates 70% less emissions than conventional HR mattresses.
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
Recticel Acquires REX to Grow Its Panel Business
Recticel plans to acquire Belgian REX Panels & Profiles, a producer of PIR and mineral wool insulated panels, for €70m.
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
Pearl launches Indian distribution Hub to Improve Local Service
Pearl Polyurethane Systems opened a distribution hub in Maharashtra, India, to better serve its Indian customers.
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Dec 29, 20232 min read
The European Market for Thermal Insulation Products
IAL is pleased to announce the publication of the fourteenth edition of its popular study on The Market for Thermal Insulation in Europe.


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Dec 29, 20235 min read
The European Market for Thermal Insulation Products
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the fourteenth edition of its popular study on The Market for Thermal...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
Soprema to acquire major stake in Saint Gobain's PIR insulation
Saint-Gobain is set to sell a majority stake in its Celotex PIR business to Soprema, with the transaction expected to close in early 2024.
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
Carrier and Haier Announce Commercial Refrigeration Sale
Carrier has agreed to sell its commercial refrigeration business to Chinese manufacturer Haier Smart Home for $775 million.
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Dec 13, 20231 min read
BASF Launches An Additive For Low-VOC PU Foam
BASF introduced Irgastab PUR 71, an improved anti-scorch additive for polyols and polyurethane foams that is free of aromatic amines.
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
LyondellBasell Sells Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business and Facility to INEOS
LyondellBasell disclosed that it and INEOS Oxide have reached an agreement for the sale of LYB's Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives division.
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Dec 6, 20231 min read
Covestro Upgrades Dormagen TDI Plant for Enhanced Sustainability
Covestro is investing €2 billion in modernizing its Dormagen production plant to improve sustainability and flexible foam production.
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Dec 4, 20231 min read
Piab Group Broadens its Range of Polyurethane Suction Cups
The well-known BXP cups, recognized for their capability to handle porous surfaces, are now offered in a 45 mm version.
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
Advancements in Sustainable Textile Coating Technology
Covestro introduces Impranil CQ DLU, an aqueous and bio-based PU dispersion that could potentially be used to make trims for automobiles.
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
Ingevity Broadens Capa Polyol Distribution Across North America
Ingevity Corporation has renewed its distributorship with TRiiSO LLC.
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Nov 29, 20231 min read
New mattress removal and recycling plan from IKEA UK
IKEA has announced the commencement of a new mattress removal and recycling initiative on November 19, 2023.
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Nov 23, 20232 min read
Spray Foam Application Revolutionised by DAP
DAP, a construction and home improvement company, has introduced Wall & Cavity Foam with Wide Spray Applicator.
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Nov 22, 20231 min read
Carpenter Co. Set to Acquire NCFI's Flexible Foam Business
Carpenter Co., the largest polyurethane foam manufacturer, has agreed to acquire NCFI's consumer products division's flexible foam business.


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Nov 9, 20233 min read
Global Directories of Polyurethane Systems Houses 2023
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of fully updated and extended editions of our popular regional directories of...
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