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


Saint-Gobain India Doubles Insulation Production
Saint-Gobain India intends to increase its production capacities for glass and stone wool insulation by twofold as a part of a new...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read


RAMPF's Upcycling Breakthrough in Aerogel Production
The PolymAerocycle upcycling project, aimed at producing customized polymer aerogels, has demonstrated encouraging early results....
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


Huntsman's Belgian Innovation Centre Officially Opens
Tienen, Belgium - Huntsman's new innovation centre in Tienen, Belgium, has been officially inaugurated. Located approximately 50...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read


Givaudan Unveils House of Naturals to Expand its Natural Ingredients Expertise
Givaudan, the global leader in fine fragrances, is pleased to announce the launch of House of Naturals. This dedicated organization will...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


EvodiaBio Secures €7M Funding for Non-alcoholic Beer Aroma Tech
Danish and international investment funds, such as EIFO and March Group, are contributing DKK 50 million to the Danish startup EvodiaBio....
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


Sika Opened a Cutting-edge Plant in Northeast China
Sika inaugurated a new facility in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This plant will produce a comprehensive range of...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read


IKEA, NABU, and The Mattress Association Unite for Recycling Mattresses
It is important that mattresses are capable of being recycled. NABU, in collaboration with the mattress association and IKEA Germany, is...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


BEWI Opens New Circular Hub in Sweden, Boosting EPS Recycling Capacity
BEWI, a pioneer in sustainable packaging, components, and insulation solutions, has launched its new circular hub in Norrköping, Sweden,...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read


Covestro introduces New Flame-Retardant TPU Grade for Safer Charging Cables
Covestro has introduced a fire-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specifically designed for use in cables. Desmopan FR has been...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


TopBuild has Acquired Texas Insulation, Expanding its SPF Portfolio
TopBuild Corp. has announced its acquisition of Texas Insulation, a company that generates around $39 million in annual revenue. Texas...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Symrise Nigeria Launches Upgraded Application Labs
Symrise, a global provider of flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and nutritional additives, has opened its newly updated application...
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Jun 7, 20242 min read


Mattress Industry Retract Support From Recycling Bills
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has recently been informed that the New York Legislature has made amendments to their...
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Jun 6, 20243 min read


Huntsman Broadens its SPF Product Range for Unventilated Attics
Huntsman Building Solutions has added a new spray polyurethane foam product to its Icynene portfolio. Icynene Xpress 55 is an open-cell...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


Eminox Acquires SaveGuard to Enhance Emission Reduction Capabilities
Eminox has announced the acquisition of UK and US-based SaveGuard (formerly Culimeta-Saveguard), a strategic move that enhances its...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


DuPont Intends to Split Into Three Separate, Openly Traded Businesses
DuPont has announced plans to split into three separate publicly traded companies. The separations will be tax-free for shareholders,...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


Honasa Consumer Acquires Cosmogenesis Labs
Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, a beauty and personal care brand, has acquired Cosmogenesis Laboratories, a cosmetics...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Kimpur Expands Capacity with Ravago Petrokimya Partnership
Ravago Petrokimya A.Åž., a leading global company in the distribution and recycling of plastic and rubber materials, has formed a highly...
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May 30, 20242 min read


India Proposes Anti-dumping Duty on Polyols Form China and Thailand
The Indian Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Thai flexible slabstock polyol...
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May 29, 20241 min read


Dow's Ahlen Plant Boosts EV Market Support with New Adhesive Line
The new adhesive and gap filler production line of Dow Polyurethanes Systems in Ahlen, Germany, has reached mechanical completion. The...
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May 27, 20241 min read


KBR & Sumitomo Partner for Sustainable Polyurethane Production
KBR and Sumitomo Chemical have formed an alliance that would see KBR become the exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical's...
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May 27, 20241 min read


Reliance's Tira Dives into India's Glossy Beauty Sector with AI
Tira, the latest venture of Reliance Industries Ltd., is relying on artificial intelligence techniques to recommend perfumes or cosmetics...
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May 24, 20241 min read


Lubrizol Expands it's Bio-Based TPU Portfolio
Lubrizol has announced the addition of PearlbondTM ECO 590 HMS TPU to its bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio for...
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May 23, 20241 min read


BASF Expands Production, Opens Polyurethane Tech Center in India
In May, the Polyurethane Technical Development Center India would be established to facilitate the market development of polyurethane...
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May 23, 20242 min read


H.B. Fuller Expands its Portfolio of Specialty Adhesives
The largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller, acquired ND Industries Inc., a leading provider of fastener locking and...
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May 22, 20241 min read
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