Mapei Spain, SAU announces that its sole shareholder has approved the integration of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU into the company through a merger by absorption. The transaction, which has also been approved by the sole shareholder of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU, will result in the transfer of the entire business, including all assets, liabilities, rights and contractual commitments, to Mapei Spain, SAU.

Henkel has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group

IAL Consultants is pleased to release the most up-to-date information available on Thermoplastic Polyurethanes in the tenth edition of its market study. This comprehensive review builds upon previous editions of the publication.

Saint-Gobain India intends to invest US$1.14 billion to 'triple' its business by the end of its 2031 financial year. The strategy will target acquisitions and encompass gypsum wallboard.

Spanish beauty and fragrance group Puig has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% stake in ISDIN, a leading dermatology and skincare company, from Corporación Químico-Farmacéutica Esteve (CQFE), thereby gaining full ownership of the business.

OCI Company Ltd., a significant South Korean industrial chemicals producer, produces a variety of products, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI), a critical component of polyurethane that is utilized in the construction and manufacturing industries.

RAMPF Advanced Polymers has named JPROTEK Co., Ltd. as its South Korean sales partner for sealing, potting, and bonding systems made of polyurethane, silicone, epoxy, and silane-modified polymers.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the proposed acquisition by McCormick & Company, Inc. of the majority of Unilever plc’s foods business.

Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a state-of-the-art coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking its first manufacturing site in the state and significantly expanding its North American coffee production capabilities.

DSM-Firmenich is strengthening its presence in Indonesia with the opening of a new office in Jakarta and an expansion of its manufacturing operations in Karawang, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the Indonesian market and wider Southeast Asian region.

Azelis has expanded its partnership with DSM-Firmenich to strengthen the distribution of food & beverage ingredient solutions in Singapore and Malaysia.

OFRU and TSC Expand Solvent Recycling Activities in Southeast Asia

Perstorp will raise prices across its polyol portfolio in response to rapidly changing global cost conditions.

Brenntag and Symrise Partner to Expand Beauty & Personal Care Portfolio in Brazil

BASF SE has confirmed preliminary discussions with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries AG regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Azelis, has broadened its partnership with SUSONITY, a producer of effect pigments, functional materials and cosmetic actives.

Polyols are one of the key raw materials used in the manufacture of polyurethane and play a vital role in determining the performance characteristics of the final product.

Birla Carbon announces price increase for Specialty Materials products in Asia

The Vita Group, a leading provider of flexible polyurethane foam solutions for the automotive, furniture, bedding and industrial sectors, has formed a strategic partnership with The University of Manchester to support the newly established The Vita Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Sustainable Automotive Polymers. Jointly supported by The Vita Group and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the three-year Research Chair will focus on advancing more sustainable polyurethane ma

Celanese Corporation, a global speciality materials and chemicals company, has announced price increases for its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and polyoxymethylene (POM) products.

Symrise has inaugurated a new Lautier 1795 production facility in Grasse, strengthening its capabilities in premium natural fragrance ingredients.

Covestro is expanding its pMDI (polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) portfolio in Europe with the introduction of Desmodur® ClimateValue (CV) a new grade with about 25% reduction in Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of comparable standard Desmodur® grades used for insulation applications. The reduced footprint is achieved through renewable energy use, process innovation and efficiency improvements, and supply chain decarbonization, and is verified using a cradle-to-gate l

Arkema inaugurates its new hydrogen production unit at the Jarrie site

Azelis has expanded its partnership with Imerys, strengthening the distribution of mineral-based speciality solutions across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans.