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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


Engel and Cannon Partner to Advance Polyurethane Flooding Technology
Engel, a global leader in injection molding technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Cannon, a specialist in polyurethane...
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Feb 24, 20251 min read


NEVEON and BRANTNER Launch Austria’s First Mattress Recycling Venture, LOOP-it
Leading foam producer NEVEON and circular economy specialist BRANTNER green solutions have launched Austria’s first mattress recycling...
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Feb 21, 20251 min read


PU – Sustainability: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
The global plastics and polymer market was estimated to account for around 460 million tonnes in 2024, and a considerable share of this...
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Feb 20, 20255 min read


ZoomEssence Secures Three New International Patents for Innovative Flavor and Fragrance Technology
ZoomEssence, a leading flavor and fragrance company, has announced the acquisition of three new international patents in Asia and the...
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Feb 14, 20252 min read


Honeywell to Split Automation and Aerospace Businesses
Honeywell has announced its plan to separate its Automation and Aerospace businesses, creating three independent companies. This decision...
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Feb 13, 20253 min read


Saint-Gobain Completes Fosroc Acquisition
Saint-Gobain has finalized the acquisition of FOSROC, a global leader in construction chemicals, strengthening its presence in India, the...
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Feb 12, 20251 min read


Plixxent opens new SPF distribution centre in France
Plixxent, a leading provider of polyurethane-based solutions, has expanded its presence in Europe with the inauguration of a new spray...
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Feb 10, 20251 min read


Tempur Sealy Completes $5 Billion Acquisition of Mattress Firm, Rebrands as Somnigroup International
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Mattress Firm Group Inc., the largest specialty mattress...
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Feb 7, 20252 min read


Lear and GM Partner on Advanced Seating
Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive technology specialising in seating and E-systems, has announced a significant engineering...
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Feb 6, 20252 min read


Sika Strengthens Global Presence with New Plants in Singapore & China
Sika has launched two advanced plants in Singapore and Xi'an, China, enhancing local production capabilities. The Singapore facility...
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Feb 5, 20251 min read


Knauf Insulation Starts Production at New Mineral Wool Factory in Romania
Knauf Insulation, a subsidiary of the German construction materials giant Knauf, has officially commenced production at its new glass...
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Feb 4, 20251 min read


IFF Launches China Scent Exploration Program to Revolutionize Fragrance Development
IFF has introduced the China Scent Exploration Program, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at crafting fragrances tailored to Chinese...
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Jan 31, 20251 min read


Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Lignin-Based Polyurethane Foam
A research team led by Washington State University has developed a more sustainable polyurethane foam by replacing 20% of fossil...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Advanced High-Performance Adhesive for Load-Bearing Wood Structures
Kiilto Pro SW, a new one-component polyurethane adhesive line, enhances the bonding process in wooden structure production by up to 30%....
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


Estée Lauder Partners with Exuud to Revolutionize Fragrance Innovation
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has announced an agreement with Exuud Inc. to integrate groundbreaking fragrance delivery technology into...
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Jan 24, 20252 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 23, 20252 min read


Ingka to Spend €1 Billion on Recycling
The investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, Ingka Investments, plans to allocate approximately €1 billion to...
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Jan 22, 20253 min read


Spring Air Extends Agreement with Towell Mattress
Spring Air has extended its license agreement with Towell Mattress, which manufactures mattresses in the UAE for customers in six...
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Jan 21, 20251 min read


TechnoNICOL to Establish New Stone Wool Plant in Khabarovsk
In a significant move to bolster its production capacity, TechnoNICOL has entered into a partnership with the Corporation for the...
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Jan 20, 20251 min read


Safic-Alcan to Distribute Ketjen PU Curing Agents in South American markets
Safic-Alcan has expanded its partnership with Ketjen, via SA’s Brazilian subsidiary Proquimil. It will now supply Ethacure PU, polyurea,...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read


BASF Launches Ultramid® T6000 for EVs
BASF's innovative flame-retardant Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now utilized in terminal block applications, improving safety...
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Jan 15, 20251 min read


Perma-Pipe Awarded $43 Million Contract for Development Project
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded a contract for a development project in the GCC region. Perma-Pipe will provide...
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Jan 14, 20251 min read


New Recycling Method Enhances Rigid PU Foam Panels
Rigid PU foam panels are essential for building insulation but are notoriously difficult to recycle. Mechanical recycling offers low...
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Jan 13, 20251 min read


Pakistan Bans HCFC-Blended Polyols
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward its environmental and climate goals by approving a ban on the import of Polyol blended with...
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Jan 10, 20251 min read
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