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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.


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


Jaguar Cracks Polyurethane Foam Recycling
British car manufacturer JLR is claiming a significant technical breakthrough in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from...
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Dec 13, 20242 min read


DSM-Firmenich AG Divests Entire Stake in Robertet S.A.
On November 21, 2024, Swiss flavor and fragrance company DSM-Firmenich AG announced the successful sale of its entire stake in supplier...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read


Covestro and Selena Advance Partnership for Sustainable Construction Materials
German materials manufacturer Covestro and Polish Selena Group continue their partnership as sustainability leaders in the construction...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read


BASF Expands Sustainable Product Line at Lemförde Facility
BASF has expanded its sustainable product portfolio at its Lemförde production site in Germany by achieving ISCC PLUS certification and...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read


Moellhausen Launches DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai
Moellhausen officially inaugurated the DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai, a new research facility that highlights the strong bond between...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


Kerry Dairy Ireland Set to Be Acquired by Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited
Kerry Group plc has announced an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


Unilever Invests in Developing World-Class In-House Fragrance Expertise
Unilever is committing €100 million to establish digitally advanced, in-house fragrance design and creation capabilities. This initiative...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


Arkema Acquires Dow's Flexible Packaging Adhesives Business
Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Dow's Flexible Packaging Laminating Adhesives business, a global leader in packaging adhesives,...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read


Dow, JLR, and Adient Produce an Industry-First Breakthrough for Circularity in Vehicle Seating
JLR has achieved a significant technological milestone in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from used vehicles by...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read


BASF Opens New Production Line in Heerenveen
BASF has officially opened a new water-based dispersions production line in Heerenveen, Netherlands, boosting capacity without increasing...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


European Market for Thermal Insulation Products
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the fifteenth edition of its study on the markets for Thermal Insulation...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Overview of the Global Polyurethane CASE Markets
Summary The PU CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) categories, although often overshadowed by the larger foam segments,...
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Nov 27, 20243 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 Introduces Sancureâ„¢ 20898 for High-Performance Coatings
Lubrizol has unveiled Sancureâ„¢ 20898, a cutting-edge polyurethane dispersion that expands its advanced portfolio of resin technologies...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read


Turpaz Buys German Flavor Company Schumann
Turpaz Industries has bought German flavor firm Schumann & Sohn GmbH. This is Turpaz's fourth acquisition of the year 2024. The Schumann...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


SAIP Advance Polyurethane Acquires Linden Polyurethane to Expand Globally
SAIP Advance Polyurethane Equipment, a global leader in polyurethane processing systems, reached a major international milestone. The...
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Nov 22, 20242 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


Skechers to Relocate European Distribution Center to a Larger and Sustainable Facility
Skechers is expanding its European operations with a new, larger distribution centre to support the brand’s growth across the region. The...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read


Robertet Acquires Phasex to Boost its US Market Presence
Robertet, a global leader in natural raw materials for fragrances and flavors, has signed an agreement to acquire Phasex, a U.S.-based...
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Nov 15, 20241 min read


Woodbridge Forms Joint Venture For Automotive Seating Foam
Woodbridge and Chengpeng have entered into a joint venture agreement to manufacture commercial and passenger seat foam. Woodbridge...
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Nov 15, 20241 min read


Evonik Starts Specialty Amine Production in Nanjing
Evonik has officially broken ground on the expansion of its specialty amines plant in Nanjing. This highlights the company’s commitment...
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Nov 14, 20241 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


MANE Opens New Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in Levallois-Perret
MANE, a global leader in the fragrance industry, proudly inaugurated its new Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in Levallois-Perret. Designed...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
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