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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.


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Dec 19, 20242 min read
Zotefoams Launches Fully Recyclable PP & TPU Foams
Zotefoams has expanded its technical capabilities with its first fully recyclable foam range, reinforcing its commitment to...


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Dec 19, 20243 min read
GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF THE ACTIVE COSMETIC INGREDIENTS & AROMA CHEMICALS MARKET
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of two fully updated market reports. These new reports bring together the...


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Dec 18, 20241 min read
Meenakshi Polymers Launches PU Seating Plant in Hosur
Meenakshi Polymers is in the process of expanding, with the opening of one new plant and the development of another facility. The...


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Dec 18, 20241 min read
GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF AROMA CHEMICALS & ACTIVE COSMETIC INGREDIENTS MARKET
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the 4th Edition of its study on Global Markets for Aroma Chemicals and Active...


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Dec 16, 20241 min read
Covestro Unveils Plans for TPU Chemical Recycling Pilot Plant
Leverkusen, Germany- Covestro has announced its intention to build a pilot plant dedicated to recycling Vulkollan thermoplastic...


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Dec 13, 20242 min read
Jaguar Cracks Polyurethane Foam Recycling
British car manufacturer JLR is claiming a significant technical breakthrough in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from...


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Dec 12, 20241 min read
DSM-Firmenich AG Divests Entire Stake in Robertet S.A.
On November 21, 2024, Swiss flavor and fragrance company DSM-Firmenich AG announced the successful sale of its entire stake in supplier...


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Dec 11, 20242 min read
Covestro and Selena Advance Partnership for Sustainable Construction Materials
German materials manufacturer Covestro and Polish Selena Group continue their partnership as sustainability leaders in the construction...


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Dec 9, 20241 min read
BASF Expands Sustainable Product Line at Lemförde Facility
BASF has expanded its sustainable product portfolio at its Lemförde production site in Germany by achieving ISCC PLUS certification and...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Moellhausen Launches DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai
Moellhausen officially inaugurated the DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai, a new research facility that highlights the strong bond between...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Kerry Dairy Ireland Set to Be Acquired by Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited
Kerry Group plc has announced an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Unilever Invests in Developing World-Class In-House Fragrance Expertise
Unilever is committing €100 million to establish digitally advanced, in-house fragrance design and creation capabilities. This initiative...


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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Arkema Acquires Dow's Flexible Packaging Adhesives Business
Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Dow's Flexible Packaging Laminating Adhesives business, a global leader in packaging adhesives,...


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Dec 3, 20242 min read
Dow, JLR, and Adient Produce an Industry-First Breakthrough for Circularity in Vehicle Seating
JLR has achieved a significant technological milestone in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from used vehicles by...


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Nov 27, 20241 min read
BASF Opens New Production Line in Heerenveen
BASF has officially opened a new water-based dispersions production line in Heerenveen, Netherlands, boosting capacity without increasing...


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Nov 27, 20241 min read
European Market for Thermal Insulation Products
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the fifteenth edition of its study on the markets for Thermal Insulation...

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Nov 27, 20243 min read
Overview of the Global Polyurethane CASE Markets
Summary The PU CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) categories, although often overshadowed by the larger foam segments,...


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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Ecogenesis Partners with Algenesis to Develop Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Filaments
California, USA – Biomaterial engineering startup Ecogenesis has joined forces with Algenesis to produce sustainable materials for 3D...


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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Lubrizol Introduces Sancureâ„¢ 20898 for High-Performance Coatings
Lubrizol has unveiled Sancureâ„¢ 20898, a cutting-edge polyurethane dispersion that expands its advanced portfolio of resin technologies...


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Nov 22, 20241 min read
Turpaz Buys German Flavor Company Schumann
Turpaz Industries has bought German flavor firm Schumann & Sohn GmbH. This is Turpaz's fourth acquisition of the year 2024. The Schumann...


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Nov 22, 20242 min read
SAIP Advance Polyurethane Acquires Linden Polyurethane to Expand Globally
SAIP Advance Polyurethane Equipment, a global leader in polyurethane processing systems, reached a major international milestone. The...


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Nov 21, 20242 min read
Lubrizol and Polyhose to Build TPU Medical Tubing Facility in Chennai
Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Polyhose, a leader in fluid conveyance systems, have signed a Memorandum of...


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Nov 19, 20241 min read
Skechers to Relocate European Distribution Center to a Larger and Sustainable Facility
Skechers is expanding its European operations with a new, larger distribution centre to support the brand’s growth across the region. The...


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Nov 15, 20241 min read
Robertet Acquires Phasex to Boost its US Market Presence
Robertet, a global leader in natural raw materials for fragrances and flavors, has signed an agreement to acquire Phasex, a U.S.-based...
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