Evonik is expanding its successful Specialty Methacrylates partnership with IMCD, extending their proven collaboration from Brazil and Canada into the U.S. market. The move strengthens Evonik’s regional reach and gives customers broader access to its advanced solutions through IMCD’s established distribution network.

BASF’s Intermediates division has introduced new product variants with a reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) produced at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

The global push towards sustainability has significantly influenced the production of polyurethane systems in recent years.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced the expansion of its operations in Latin America through the development of a new enzyme production hub and an application laboratory, aimed at strengthening its Health & Biosciences capabilities across the region.

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of its two-volume study on the global market for additives. Blowing agents are covered in Volume 1 and flame retardants in Volume 2. 

Lubrizol and Bjørn Thorsen A/S has expanded its distribution partnership for Lubrizol’s industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins to Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, a well-established distributor of Lubrizol TPU in Nordics, Baltics, UK and Ireland, is now strengthening its distribution portfolio and local presence in key Central European markets.

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, has opened the Inspiration Center Jundiaí. The 5,000-square-meter structure will be the new R&D headquarters for Adhesive Technologies in Latin America, costing around 38 million euros (approximately BRL 232.5 million).

MANE partners with Arzeda to develop next-generation stevia solutions for sugar reduction

Robertet acquires a stake in cosmetic ingredient supplier Aethera Biotech

Global speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has entered into a distribution agreement with Milliken & Company to expand the availability of polyurethane (PU) colourant solutions across India.

Materials manufacturer Covestro and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT) have signed an agreement to operate a pilot plant capable of processing two thousand tonnes of rigid polyurethane foam waste per year through smart pyrolysis. The facility is expected to be up and running by mid-2028. The plant will focus on converting insulation waste from household appliances and construction into high-purity re-aniline, a key ingredient in

BASF has taken a notable step forward in sustainable manufacturing by launching its first commercial production of biomass balance (BMB) polyether polyols in North America. The company's Verbund facility in Geismar, Louisiana is manufacturing the products, adding a greener dimension to BASF's existing range of polyurethane raw materials. The new polyols, certified by ISCC PLUS, a well-respected global standard, ensure that all sustainable biomass materials used can be tracked

We are pleased to announce that Indorama Corporation, through its indirect subsidiary Indorama Advanced Oxides (Spain) S.L.U., has successfully completed the acquisition of Venator P&A Spain, S.L.’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) manufacturing site in Huelva, Spain and associated assets.

LBB Specialities (LBBS), a North American distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced a new authorised distribution partnership with Kemitura

Speciality coatings company Stahl has introduced PermUCell™, a market-ready technology designed to enable more sustainable production of polyurethane (PU) materials by replacing conventional solvent-based coagulation processes with a fully water-based alternative.

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, and Westlake Epoxy, a leading global supplier of epoxy resins and speciality materials, have announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership into the Indian market.

Selena has added a new polyurethane foam product to its Tytan portfolio. The multi-position foam, Tytan Professional Revo 360°, was developed to increase productivity and reduce operating costs on construction sites.

Evonik reported a challenging operating environment in 2025, with demand across many chemical end-markets remaining weak and customers maintaining cautious purchasing behavior.

The European Union has published a provisional agreement on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), introducing stricter circularity requirements for materials used in vehicles and signalling significant implications for the polyurethane and broader plastics industries.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients sector, has announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India.

The Estée Lauder Companies and Forest Essentials will enter a new chapter in their long-term partnership

Huntsman Polyurethanes has announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing facilities in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC+)

Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America

Bunge completes the acquisition of IFF's soy protein concentrate, lecithin, and crush business