Jayant Agro-Organics has announced the acquisition of additional equity and preference shares in Vithal Castor Polyols Private Limited (VCPL), strengthening its position in the bio-polyols segment.

Symrise builds Northwest Arkansas food studio to increase customer collaboration and culinary Innovation in North America

Low-VOC polyurethane coatings are gaining momentum across Asia-Pacific region, propelled by tightening environmental regulations and evolving market structures.

WACKER announces price increase for resins, dispersions, and dispersible polymer powders

Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.

When smoke evolves: Symrise ensures authentic flavour sensations for a changing market

BASF has introduced its new Reduced Product Carbon Footprint (ReducedPCF) Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, aimed at helping customers lower the carbon footprint of their products without sacrificing material performance.

W.R. Meadows has announced the acquisition of Alcot Plastics Ltd., a Canada-based manufacturer of extruded polyethylene foam products, as part of its strategy to expand its construction materials portfolio and strengthen manufacturing capabilities across North America.

Plexus®, a global leader in high‑performance structural adhesives, has launched three new thermomechanical polyurethane adhesives—DT2325, DT2430 and DT2630LD. These products are designed to help engineers address rising thermal and mechanical stresses in modern assemblies by combining strong structural bonding with effective thermal management in a single material. The new formulations are engineered to handle heat, vibration and impact, while maintaining stable thermal perfo

Incorez has introduced Aldirez® 211, a moisture-activated blocked diamine crosslinker for polyurethane and polyaspartic systems. The product is designed to improve cure speed, surface finish, and durability in moisture-curing and ambient-cure applications.

IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar

TA'ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Sign a Strategic Collaboration Agreement for $10 Billion Chemical Investment in the UAE

Dow and RDM Group have introduced Multiboard CirculaRR, a new fibre-based food packaging solution designed to support circularity in barrier packaging applications. Suitable for frozen foods, fruit trays, and dry pet food, the packaging combines recycled cartonboard with advanced recycled polyethylene (PE), making it entirely from recycled materials while maintaining high performance and food-contact safety standards.

BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB, a biomass balance isocyanate developed for use with BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems, delivering reduced embodied carbon while maintaining the same trusted performance, processing, and compliance as conventional BASF isocyanates. ELASTOSPRAY BMB isocyanate expands BASF’s portfolio of low carbon building materials and supports growing demand from builders, contractors, architects, and specifiers for solutions that combine high pe

French flavour and fragrance group Mane has announced the acquisition of Fromatech Ingredients B.V., a Netherlands-based international flavour specialist, as part of its strategy to strengthen its global capabilities in taste solutions.

LyondellBasell has completed the sale of selected European olefins and polyolefins assets, along with related business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a significant step in its European strategic assessment.

BASF Engineering Plastics’ EN 45545-certified solutions support the development of safer and more reliable railway electrical and electronic components.

Sika increases its operations in Central Asia by establishing a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan

Omya, a global leader in minerals and speciality materials with operations across more than 50 countries, has introduced Omyaloop FC, a certified 100% recycled functional additive designed for polymer and construction applications.

Atlantic Grupa invests in waterdrop®- a global microdrink brand

Adient acquires automotive seating foam plant in Romulus, MI

The European Union has taken a significant regulatory step to strengthen worker protection by introducing new occupational exposure limit (OEL) values for diisocyanates, a group of chemicals widely used in the production of polyurethanes.

Evonik and Higuchi Inc., a Japanese pharmaceutical trading company, are launching a joint laboratory, “Open Pharma Lab,” in Yokohama, Japan, opening on May 1.

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute have developed a biomimetic tissue substitute that combines tunable mechanical strength with biological functionality, opening new possibilities for medical implants