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Huntsman Unveils Polyurethane Fire Protection Coating for EVs
Huntsman has introduced a new intumescent polyurethane coating system, POLYRESYST® EV5005, designed to improve fire safety in electric...
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May 29, 20252 min read


Perma-Pipe International Secures New Contract in Qatar
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has secured its first project in Qatar following its mobilization plans. Valued at $2.4 million,...
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May 28, 20251 min read


Graco to Relocate Minneapolis Operations to Dayton to Support PU Business Growth
Graco Inc. has announced plans to move its Minneapolis operations to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Dayton, Minnesota, over the...
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May 26, 20251 min read


Henkel and Sasol Collaborate to Produce Low-Carbon Emission Adhesives
Henkel, and Sasol, formed a partnership to minimise the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives. Henkel is providing consumer goods...
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May 26, 20252 min read


SumiSaujana Signs Agreement with MPOB to Produce Palm Oil Polyols
Malaysian specialty chemicals company SumiSaujana Group Bhd has signed a licensing and commercialisation agreement with the Malaysian...
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May 23, 20252 min read


Unilever Invests £80M in UK Fragrance R&D Innovation Center
Unilever announced a £80 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art fragrance research and innovation facility in Port Sunlight,...
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May 23, 20251 min read


Henkel & Sasol Partner for Low-Emission Adhesives
Henkel and Sasol have partnered to reduce the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives. The integration of Sasol’s low-carbon SASOLWAX...
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May 21, 20251 min read


COIM U.S. Acquires Strategic Site For Renewable Polyols Product Line
COIM USA, a member of the global COIM Group, is acquires a 20-acre property in New Boston, Texas (Texarkana Region) from Palmer...
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May 20, 20251 min read


OSF Flavors Unveils Advanced R&D Center to Foster Client Collaboration
On May 14, 2025, OSF Flavors, a global leader in custom food and beverage ingredients, announced the launch of a new 20,000-square-foot...
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May 16, 20251 min read


OrCon Acquires Viva Foam
OrCon Industries, a material handling specialist, has acquired the Viva Foam division from Jamestown Container, along with the majority...
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May 14, 20251 min read


**Evonik Transitions Global PU Additives Production to 100% Renewable Electricity
Evonik has successfully transitioned its global polyurethane (PU) additive production facilities—including its silicone and amine...
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May 12, 20251 min read


T. Hasegawa USA Unveils PLANTREACT Flavor Technology
T. Hasegawa USA has introduced PLANTREACT, a proprietary flavor technology engineered to replicate the savory taste of animal proteins in...
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May 9, 20251 min read


Milliken Expands in India for PU Growth
US-based Milliken Chemical is strengthening its operations in India to keep pace with the country’s expanding polyurethane (PU) industry....
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May 8, 20252 min read


Dongsung Chemical Launches Southeast Asia’s Most Advanced Polyurethane Plant
On April 30, Dongsung Chemical, a leader in eco-friendly materials science, announced the official opening of its new polyurethane (PU)...
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May 7, 20252 min read


BASF Elevates Mint Innovation in Flavor and Fragrance Industry with Sustainable L-Menthol Solutions
BASF is redefining the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry with its advanced mint portfolio, centered around its high-purity,...
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May 2, 20251 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 1, 20252 min read


Huntsman to Unveil Bio-Based Polyurethane Resins for Wood Composites at LIGNA
Huntsman, a global leader in polyurethane-based resins for composite wood products, will showcase two new bio-based binders at LIGNA 2025...
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Apr 30, 20252 min read


Manali Petrochemicals Expands with New Systems House in Gujarat, India
Manali Petrochemicals is investing in a new systems house in Gujarat, India, while also boosting its glycol production capacity at its...
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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Axxence Strengthens Global Footprint with Acquisition of U.S. Flavor Firm Purely Natural
Natural aroma ingredients supplier Axxence has announced its acquisition of Purely Natural, a Florida-based producer of natural flavor...
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Apr 25, 20251 min read


POLYURETHANE CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
18th Edition 2025 Publication: April 2025 IAL Consultants has updated its in-depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals and Products...
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Apr 25, 20252 min read


ThermoFab Boosts Capacity with RIM Molding Acquisition
ThermoFab has announced the acquisition of key Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) assets from Mearthane Products Corporation. All RIM...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


Perma‑Pipe Clinches Over $27 Million in New Americas and MENA Project Awards
Perma‑Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded several major contracts across the Americas and the Middle East, with an...
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Apr 21, 20251 min read


IFF Opens Scent Dubai Creative Center to Boost Fragrance Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has inaugurated its new Scent Dubai Creative Center, a 2,000-square-meter expansion within the...
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Apr 18, 20251 min read


Wanhua Chemical Acquires Vencorex’s Isocyanate Business
On April 10, 2025, Wanhua Chemical announced its successful acquisition of Vencorex’s specialty isocyanate business, marking a...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
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