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


Adhesives Specialist Shuts German Facility, Moves Foam & Sealant Production
German adhesives specialist Bostik plans to close its Schwepnitz branch by the end of 2025, with production gradually shifting to other...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Continental AG Launches Lightweight TPU Bicycle Inner Tubes
Continental AG has introduced ContiTPU, a high-quality inner tube line aimed at performance-oriented and space-conscious cyclists....
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May 13, 20241 min read


Wanhua Chemical Opens Barcelona R&D Center, Expanding Presence in Europe
Polyurethane manufacturer Wanhua Chemical has opened its Barcelona R&D Center as part of its efforts to expand its presence in Europe and...
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May 9, 20241 min read


Assan Panel Plans to Expand its Operations to the UK
Assan Panel, a Turkish manufacturer of insulated panels, is planning to build its first manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom....
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May 3, 20241 min read


Polyurethane Chemicals and Products In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 17th edition of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals...
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May 3, 20245 min read


Pearl Launches German Subsidiary to Improve Proximity to Suppliers and Customers
Polyurethane insulation solutions and applications leader, Pearl Group, has announced the launch of Pearl Deutschland in Leverkusen,...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read


MANE first Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in China
MANE has opened its first Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in China, located at K11 in Shanghai's vibrant Huangpu district. MANE stated...
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Apr 25, 20242 min read


Eurofragance has Introduced a New Synthetic Ingredient
Eurofragance, a global leader in fine perfumery with over three decades of experience in fragrance design and production, has introduced...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


Rampf Eco Solutions plans to expand its recycled polyol reactor in Pirmasens
In Pirmasens, Germany, Rampf Eco Solutions intends to build a new recycled polyol production facility featuring a 23-ton reactor. Two...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


Elektroteks is Making Waves in India with Their Expanded Product Range
Elektroteks, a Turkish mattress machinery manufacturer, has expanded its line of equipment for the Indian market by introducing two new...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


BASF and Autoliv China Collaborate on Recycling Foam Technologies
BASF has partnered with Autoliv China to work on their innovative Design-for-Recycling polyurethane foam technology, which incorporates...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read


Takasago Expands its Fragrance Centre in India
Takasago is delighted to announce the official opening of the Takasago International India Fragrance Centre (TIIFC) in Mumbai on April 3,...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


Covestro Shanghai Installs PU Composite PV Frames
Shanghai, China - Covestro has recently introduced a distributed photovoltaic power generation facility at its Shanghai integrated...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read


Kingspan Completes Acquisition of Fatek Advance Insulation
Kingspan has announced the acquisition of Fatek Advance Insulation Co., Ltd., a Thai manufacturer of insulated panels. The strategic...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read


Sika acquires Kwik Bond Polymers
Sika has recently completed the acquisition of Kwik Bond Polymers, LLC (KBP), a well-known manufacturer specializing in polymer systems...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read


BASF & Wiskind Unveil ISCC PLUS Certified PU Panels
BASF and Shandong Wiskind Architectural Steel Co., Ltd. have strengthened their strategic partnership by launching eco-friendly...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read


Comparing PU Insulation: Is It the Best Choice Among Other Materials?
The demand for thermal insulation materials is on the rise globally, as they play a crucial role in promoting energy-efficient...
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Apr 4, 20242 min read


DSM-Firmenich Expands Perfumery Ingredients Production Capacity
DSM-Firmenich, a prominent manufacturer of perfumery ingredients, has recently commenced operations at two cutting-edge manufacturing...
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Apr 2, 20242 min read


AkzoNobel inaugurates its latest manufacturing facility in Pakistan
AkzoNobel has opened a new €26 million manufacturing facility in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This is the company's largest investment to date....
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Apr 1, 20242 min read


Henkel and Kraton Forge Strategic Partnership
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has signed a multi-year supply agreement, that aims to reduce carbon emissions in Henkel's packaging and consum
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Delta Coatings and Covestro Develop Fast-Curing Polyurea Lining for Dubai's Iconic Lagoon
Delta Coatings International, in partnership with Covestro, collaborated to create a polyurea-based lining for one of Dubai's largest...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Pearl Group doubles production capacity in Saudi Arabia
Pearl Group, a global expert in polyurethane (PU), has significantly expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia. It has doubled its...
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Mar 13, 20242 min read


Perstorp Takes Full Ownership of Shandong Polyol Plant
Swedish chemicals leader Perstorp has acquired full ownership of its polyol manufacturing facility in China
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Mar 7, 20241 min read


IAL Consultants will be at UTECH Europe 2024 in Maastricht!
We will be at UTECH Europe in Maastricht, Netherlands, from 23-25 April. Come and visit us at Stand M23 to find out more about our latest...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read
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