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


Role of Polyurethane in Enhancing Electric Vehicle Performance
Polyurethane has become an important material in the automotive industry, particularly in the design and manufacturing of electric...
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Jul 11, 20243 min read


Saint-Gobain Acquires Asia's Emerging Market Player FOSROC
Saint-Gobain formed a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC, a privately owned global construction chemicals company, for $1,025 million...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read


Advancements in Fragrance Creation: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the fragrance industry. Scent producers can use AI-powered scent...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Huntsman’s Secures Bluesign Approval for Eco-Friendly TPU
Ten products from Huntsman’s Irogran line have been granted Bluesign approval. These thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), part of...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read


Flavorman Launches $8.5 million Beverage Production Center
Flavorman, a custom beverage creator, has launched a new production plant in Lousville worth $8.5 million. The structure, which is...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


How the Red Sea Crisis is Reshaping the Global Polyurethane Trade and Raw Material Supply
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has had a substantial impact on the global polyurethane market and its raw material supply. The...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


BASF and 'Pragati' Introduced Traceability Solutions for Bio-Based Footwear
The world's first castor bean programme, 'Pragati', and BASF introduce certified traceability for bio-based footwear solutions. Pragati...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


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
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