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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.


Bomix Chemie and Crosskote Specialties Join Forces in India
In a move set to transform the Indian polyurethane market, Germany’s Bomix Chemie and India’s Crosskote Specialties have officially...
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Mar 101 min read


Givaudan Partners with Dole to Distribute Upcycled Green Banana Powder
Givaudan, a leading flavor and fragrance company, has partnered with Dole Specialty Ingredients, a division of Dole Asia Holdings, to...
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Mar 71 min read


Groupe GM and Alqvimia will Develop an Aromatherapy-Inspired Hotel Product
The company Groupe GM, which makes amenities for hotel guests, announced a partnership with Alqvimia, a personal care brand from...
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Mar 61 min read


Huntsman Polyurethanes Earns ISCC+ Certification for TPU Plants
Huntsman has announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have...
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Mar 51 min read


Egypt’s Alex Panel Launches New Insulated Panel Factory in SCZone
Alexandria Insulated Panels Company (Alex Panel) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art insulated panel factory in the Suez Canal Economic...
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Mar 31 min read


Safic-Alcan & Teknik Kimya Formed Distribution Partnership in Europe
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, formed a strategic distribution partnership with Teknik Kimya. This partnership...
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Mar 31 min read


T. Hasegawa USA Expands R&D Facility to Boost Flavor Innovation
Leading flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA has announced the completion of a major renovation project at its R&D facility in Cerritos,...
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Feb 281 min read


IFF to Expand Ingredients Facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
IFF has announced a 47,000-square-foot expansion of its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility to strengthen its position in the growing healthy...
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Feb 282 min read


GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF THETHERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE MARKET
9th Edition Publication:  March 2025                                                           Price: €5,500 IAL Consultants is...
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Feb 273 min read


BASF India Expands Cellasto Production with New MCU Plant in Dahej
BASF India has begun construction of a new Cellasto microcellular polyurethane (MCU) plant in Dahej under its "Winning Ways" strategy....
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Feb 261 min read


Lubrizol Expands TPU Production in Shanghai to Support Growing PPF Market
Lubrizol has launched a new Estane TPU production line at its Shanghai manufacturing facility, strengthening its presence in the paint...
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Feb 251 min read


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 241 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 211 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 205 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 142 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 133 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 121 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 101 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 72 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 62 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 51 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 41 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 311 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 302 min read
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