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Latest News from IAL and the Global Chemicals Industry
Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


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Dec 19, 20242 min read
Zotefoams Launches Fully Recyclable PP & TPU Foams
Zotefoams has expanded its technical capabilities with its first fully recyclable foam range, reinforcing its commitment to...


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Dec 12, 20241 min read
DSM-Firmenich AG Divests Entire Stake in Robertet S.A.
On November 21, 2024, Swiss flavor and fragrance company DSM-Firmenich AG announced the successful sale of its entire stake in supplier...


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Dec 11, 20242 min read
Covestro and Selena Advance Partnership for Sustainable Construction Materials
German materials manufacturer Covestro and Polish Selena Group continue their partnership as sustainability leaders in the construction...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Moellhausen Launches DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai
Moellhausen officially inaugurated the DU•IT Creative Center in Dubai, a new research facility that highlights the strong bond between...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Kerry Dairy Ireland Set to Be Acquired by Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited
Kerry Group plc has announced an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to...


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Dec 5, 20241 min read
Unilever Invests in Developing World-Class In-House Fragrance Expertise
Unilever is committing €100 million to establish digitally advanced, in-house fragrance design and creation capabilities. This initiative...


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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Arkema Acquires Dow's Flexible Packaging Adhesives Business
Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Dow's Flexible Packaging Laminating Adhesives business, a global leader in packaging adhesives,...


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Dec 3, 20242 min read
Dow, JLR, and Adient Produce an Industry-First Breakthrough for Circularity in Vehicle Seating
JLR has achieved a significant technological milestone in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from used vehicles by...


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Nov 27, 20241 min read
BASF Opens New Production Line in Heerenveen
BASF has officially opened a new water-based dispersions production line in Heerenveen, Netherlands, boosting capacity without increasing...

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Nov 27, 20243 min read
Overview of the Global Polyurethane CASE Markets
Summary The PU CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) categories, although often overshadowed by the larger foam segments,...


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Nov 22, 20241 min read
Turpaz Buys German Flavor Company Schumann
Turpaz Industries has bought German flavor firm Schumann & Sohn GmbH. This is Turpaz's fourth acquisition of the year 2024. The Schumann...


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Nov 21, 20242 min read
Lubrizol and Polyhose to Build TPU Medical Tubing Facility in Chennai
Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Polyhose, a leader in fluid conveyance systems, have signed a Memorandum of...


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Nov 15, 20241 min read
Robertet Acquires Phasex to Boost its US Market Presence
Robertet, a global leader in natural raw materials for fragrances and flavors, has signed an agreement to acquire Phasex, a U.S.-based...


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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Evonik Starts Specialty Amine Production in Nanjing
Evonik has officially broken ground on the expansion of its specialty amines plant in Nanjing. This highlights the company’s commitment...


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Nov 8, 20241 min read
Edlong Announces the Acquisition of Brisan Group
Edlong Corporation, headquartered in Chicago and the Food & Beverage Industry's premier manufacturer of Dairy and Dairy-type Flavors for...


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Nov 6, 20241 min read
INX Group Acquires Coatings & Adhesives Corporation, Launches New Division
INX Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed its acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a North American...


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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Pearl Signs Agreement to Produce Polyurethane in Egypt
Systems house Pearl plans to develop polyurethane in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The 5000m2 facility will be built in the...


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Oct 30, 20244 min read
AN OVERVIEW OF THE PU CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS IN THE AMERICAS 2024
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2024 edition of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals...


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Oct 29, 20242 min read
Dr Pepper to Buy GHOST, a Disruptive Energy Drink
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire GHOST Lifestyle LLC and GHOST Beverages LLC, collectively...


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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Givaudan Opens Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in Shanghai
Givaudan, a global leader in fine fragrance innovation, has launched L’Appartement 125 , a cutting-edge Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in...
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