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


Givaudan Acquires B.Kolormakeup & Skincare to Boost Beauty and Make-Up Capabilities
Givaudan today announces that it has completed the acquisition of b.kolormakeup & skincare, an innovative Italian company specialising in...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read


Flexible Foam Market Performance in the EMEA Region: A Detailed Analysis for 2023
Overview of Flexible Foam Production In 2023, the production of Polyurethane Flexible Foam in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa)...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Perstorp Plans to Construct a Biogas Plant at its Swedish Polyol's Facility
A biogas plant is planned for the Perstorp industrial area. Built and operated by Biokraft, the facility will produce 130 GWh of...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Lesaffre has Acquired the Yeast Extract Business from dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich, an innovation in nutrition, health, and beauty, said today that it has agreed to sell its yeast extract business to...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read


Alibaba Cloud Helps Covestro Track Sustainable Plastics
Ensuring the ability to track the origin and environmental impact of materials is crucial for the implementation of a circular economy....
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Henkel expands its presence in North Vietnam
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has opened a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read


Saint-Gobain India Doubles Insulation Production
Saint-Gobain India intends to increase its production capacities for glass and stone wool insulation by twofold as a part of a new...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read


RAMPF's Upcycling Breakthrough in Aerogel Production
The PolymAerocycle upcycling project, aimed at producing customized polymer aerogels, has demonstrated encouraging early results....
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


Huntsman's Belgian Innovation Centre Officially Opens
Tienen, Belgium - Huntsman's new innovation centre in Tienen, Belgium, has been officially inaugurated. Located approximately 50...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read


Givaudan Unveils House of Naturals to Expand its Natural Ingredients Expertise
Givaudan, the global leader in fine fragrances, is pleased to announce the launch of House of Naturals. This dedicated organization will...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


EvodiaBio Secures €7M Funding for Non-alcoholic Beer Aroma Tech
Danish and international investment funds, such as EIFO and March Group, are contributing DKK 50 million to the Danish startup EvodiaBio....
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


Sika Opened a Cutting-edge Plant in Northeast China
Sika inaugurated a new facility in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This plant will produce a comprehensive range of...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read


IKEA, NABU, and The Mattress Association Unite for Recycling Mattresses
It is important that mattresses are capable of being recycled. NABU, in collaboration with the mattress association and IKEA Germany, is...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


BEWI Opens New Circular Hub in Sweden, Boosting EPS Recycling Capacity
BEWI, a pioneer in sustainable packaging, components, and insulation solutions, has launched its new circular hub in Norrköping, Sweden,...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read


Covestro introduces New Flame-Retardant TPU Grade for Safer Charging Cables
Covestro has introduced a fire-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specifically designed for use in cables. Desmopan FR has been...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


TopBuild has Acquired Texas Insulation, Expanding its SPF Portfolio
TopBuild Corp. has announced its acquisition of Texas Insulation, a company that generates around $39 million in annual revenue. Texas...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Symrise Nigeria Launches Upgraded Application Labs
Symrise, a global provider of flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and nutritional additives, has opened its newly updated application...
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Jun 7, 20242 min read


Mattress Industry Retract Support From Recycling Bills
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has recently been informed that the New York Legislature has made amendments to their...
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Jun 6, 20243 min read


Huntsman Broadens its SPF Product Range for Unventilated Attics
Huntsman Building Solutions has added a new spray polyurethane foam product to its Icynene portfolio. Icynene Xpress 55 is an open-cell...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


Eminox Acquires SaveGuard to Enhance Emission Reduction Capabilities
Eminox has announced the acquisition of UK and US-based SaveGuard (formerly Culimeta-Saveguard), a strategic move that enhances its...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


DuPont Intends to Split Into Three Separate, Openly Traded Businesses
DuPont has announced plans to split into three separate publicly traded companies. The separations will be tax-free for shareholders,...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


Honasa Consumer Acquires Cosmogenesis Labs
Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, a beauty and personal care brand, has acquired Cosmogenesis Laboratories, a cosmetics...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Kimpur Expands Capacity with Ravago Petrokimya Partnership
Ravago Petrokimya A.Åž., a leading global company in the distribution and recycling of plastic and rubber materials, has formed a highly...
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May 30, 20242 min read


India Proposes Anti-dumping Duty on Polyols Form China and Thailand
The Indian Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Thai flexible slabstock polyol...
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May 29, 20241 min read
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