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


Dow and GoodBed Develop a Unique Mattress Testing Program
A benchmark lab testing program for the mattress industry has been developed by Dow and GoodBed, the premier mattress information...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Covestro Backs ADNOC's Takeover Bid with Investment Agreement
Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC Group entities, including ADNOC International and ADNOC International Germany...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Symrise and Shan Foods Open a World-class Production Facility in Pakistan
Symrise, a global taste, nutrition, and health supplier, and Shan Foods, the global culinary and recipe mix market leader, have opened a...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read


Tempur Sealy Plans To Divest Stores To Secure Mattress Firm Deal
Tempur Sealy, a prominent bedding product designer and retailer, is currently in the process of obtaining regulatory approval for its...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read


Safic-Alcan & Momentive Expand Polyurethane Additives Partnership
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, is delighted to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read


Covestro Opens Advanced Production Facility in India
Covestro has inaugurated a cutting-edge production facility for Desmodur aliphatic isocyanates at its site in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, aiming...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read


Mosaic Flavors Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of First Coast Flavors
Mosaic Flavors, a leading producer of liquid and powdered flavors for various industries including beverage, dairy, plant-based,...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients Launches New Manufacturing Plant in Chennai, India
Symrise has announced the establishment of its first cosmetic ingredients factory in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The cutting-edge...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


DuPont Launches Wide-Spray PU Foam Sealant
DuPont Performance Building Solutions has introduced new polyurethane spray foam with broad coverage. Great Stuff Wide Spray foam sealant...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


GenAer Unveils Fuel-Efficient Industrial Generator for Spray Foam Applications
GenAer has launched an industrial generator specifically designed for spray foam applications and concrete lifting. The company stated...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read


Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) Bid $15.9 Bn for Covestro
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is reportedly planning to submit a formal offer of EUR14.4 billion ($15.9 billion) to acquire...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


IAL Consultants is delighted to be attending the 2024 CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference!
We will be in Atlanta from September 30th to October 2nd. Come and visit us at Booth 315 Â at the Omni Atlanta Hotel to find out more...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read


AN OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL FLAVOURS & FRAGRANCES MARKET,
14TH EDITION IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the fourteenth edition of its report on the global markets...
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Sep 12, 20243 min read


Henkel and 4JET Unveil Silent Tire Process for Electric Vehicles
In electric vehicles, the lightweight construction and lack of engine noise make tire rolling noise more prominent inside the cabin....
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Sep 11, 20242 min read


Covestro Launches New PU Solutions at China Composites Expo 2024
At the China Composites Expo 2024, Covestro showcased its new polyurethane solutions, including the Baypreg STM battery cover. This...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read


VFI Opens New Foam Facility in India
Varahamurti Flexirub Industries (VFI) has inaugurated a groundbreaking PU foam production facility in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Last year,...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read


Polyurethane in the Evolving Construction Industry
Polyurethane is transforming the construction industry by enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. As construction...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


Turpaz Acquires British Flavor Company F&E for £22M
Turpaz Industries Ltd. announced the purchase of 100% of the share capital of Flavors and Essences UK Limited (F&E), a British flavors...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF THE FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES MARKET
14 th Edition Publication: September 2024 This new IAL market report brings together the...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read


Covestro LLC is Investing $40 Million in its Pittsburgh Headquarters
Covestro LLC is investing over $40 million to modernize its 9-building Pittsburgh headquarters, home to 700 employees since 1958. This...
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Sep 4, 20241 min read


Streamline Automation revolutionises Rampf tool board with intricate designs
Rampf and Streamline Automation have teamed up to manufacture a highly detailed model of a Corinthian capital. Streamline, which...
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Sep 2, 20241 min read


Sustainability in Flavors and Fragrances: The Shift Towards Natural Ingredients
In recent years, the flavors and fragrances (F&F) industry has experienced a notable shift towards sustainability, reflecting broader...
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Sep 2, 20245 min read


Perma-Pipe, Inc. wins $46 Million In Middle East Contracts
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded two projects in the MENA region, the company announced today. In total, the two...
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Aug 30, 20241 min read


The Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulations on Polyurethane Foam Demand
Introduction Energy efficiency regulations have become a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change, reduce energy...
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Aug 30, 20245 min read
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