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BASF launches Haptex® 4.0: Sustainable Synthetic Leather
BASF has introduced Haptex® 4.0, a 100% recyclable polyurethane solution for the production of synthetic leather. By employing an...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read


Shielding Local Industries: Antidumping Duties on Polyurethane Raw Materials
Introduction Antidumping duties are trade protection measures imposed by a country to shield its domestic industry from foreign companies...
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Jul 18, 20243 min read


Holcim Patents High-Isopentane-Blown PU/PIR Boards
A method for the production of PU and PIR construction boards has been patented by Holcim. The boards are blown using a blowing agent...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read


Move Towards Sustainability: Polyurethane Raw Materials
Introduction Polyurethane is a crucial material in modern industry, valued for its versatility across many sectors including automotive,...
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Jul 18, 20244 min read


Varun Beverages Partners with PepsiCo for Snack Production in Zimbabwe and Zambia
PepsiCo has entered into an agreement with Varun Beverages, a subsidiary of India's RJ Corp. food and drinks group, to manufacture and...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Knauf Ibérica Launches Innovative Façade System Etiks
Knauf Ibérica has announced the launch of Etiks, a cutting-edge façade system that incorporates Aquapanel Outdoor mineral wool and...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


Krahn Chemie Benelux to Distribute Mitsubishi Chemicals' Bio-Based Polyols
Krahn Chemie Benelux has entered into an agreement to distribute bio-based polyols from Mitsubishi Chemicals Europe, enhancing the...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


ENGEL Showcases the World's Largest Technical Center Injection Molding Machine
ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has enlarged its technical center in St. Valentin, Austria, by adding one of its standard portfolio's biggest...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read


Shiseido and Max Mara Sign Long-term Fragrance Deal
Shiseido and Italian luxury fashion house Max Mara announced today that they would form a long-term fragrance bond, with Shiseido...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read


POLYURETHANE CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS IN ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in...
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Jul 12, 20248 min read


Canadian Domfoam bought Foamco Industries
Domfoam, a foam manufacturer based in Montreal, Canada, is set to purchase Foamco Industries. This signifies the company's expansion into...
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Jul 11, 20241 min read


Role of Polyurethane in Enhancing Electric Vehicle Performance
Polyurethane has become an important material in the automotive industry, particularly in the design and manufacturing of electric...
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Jul 11, 20243 min read


Saint-Gobain Acquires Asia's Emerging Market Player FOSROC
Saint-Gobain formed a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC, a privately owned global construction chemicals company, for $1,025 million...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read


Advancements in Fragrance Creation: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the fragrance industry. Scent producers can use AI-powered scent...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Huntsman’s Secures Bluesign Approval for Eco-Friendly TPU
Ten products from Huntsman’s Irogran line have been granted Bluesign approval. These thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), part of...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read


Flavorman Launches $8.5 million Beverage Production Center
Flavorman, a custom beverage creator, has launched a new production plant in Lousville worth $8.5 million. The structure, which is...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


How the Red Sea Crisis is Reshaping the Global Polyurethane Trade and Raw Material Supply
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has had a substantial impact on the global polyurethane market and its raw material supply. The...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


BASF and 'Pragati' Introduced Traceability Solutions for Bio-Based Footwear
The world's first castor bean programme, 'Pragati', and BASF introduce certified traceability for bio-based footwear solutions. Pragati...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read


Givaudan Acquires B.Kolormakeup & Skincare to Boost Beauty and Make-Up Capabilities
Givaudan today announces that it has completed the acquisition of b.kolormakeup & skincare, an innovative Italian company specialising in...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read


Flexible Foam Market Performance in the EMEA Region: A Detailed Analysis for 2023
Overview of Flexible Foam Production In 2023, the production of Polyurethane Flexible Foam in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa)...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Perstorp Plans to Construct a Biogas Plant at its Swedish Polyol's Facility
A biogas plant is planned for the Perstorp industrial area. Built and operated by Biokraft, the facility will produce 130 GWh of...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Lesaffre has Acquired the Yeast Extract Business from dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich, an innovation in nutrition, health, and beauty, said today that it has agreed to sell its yeast extract business to...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read


Alibaba Cloud Helps Covestro Track Sustainable Plastics
Ensuring the ability to track the origin and environmental impact of materials is crucial for the implementation of a circular economy....
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Henkel expands its presence in North Vietnam
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has opened a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
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