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


Clariant Expands Daya Bay Plant, Grows Exolitâ„¢ OP Line for E-Mobility
Clariant has completed its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line set to become fully...
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Oct 91 min read


Givaudan to acquire US-based fragrance firm Belle Aire Creations
Givaudan has announced its intention to purchase Belle Aire Creations, a fragrance company situated in the United States noted for its...
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Oct 82 min read


Kerry introduces Smart Tasteâ„¢ to advance flavour innovation and industry resilience.
Kerry, a global pioneer in taste and nutrition, has announced Smart Tasteâ„¢. This exclusive portfolio of taste solutions helps food and beverage makers address modern industrial issues without compromising flavour quality.
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Oct 81 min read


BASF Advances Polyurethane Recycling to Boost Footwear Circularity
The circularity of the footwear industry is gaining momentum with BASFÂ pioneering chemical recycling solutions for polyurethane, one of...
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Oct 81 min read


Dsm-Firmenich Inaugurates Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft
Dsm-Firmenich has officially opened its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, marking a major step in its strategy to transform the...
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Oct 81 min read


CANNON Viking LayDown VariMaster Enables Real-Time Foam Grade Adjustments
CANNON Viking will showcase its new LayDown VariMaster system, a patented solution for continuous slabstock foam block production, at...
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Oct 82 min read


Safic-Alcan Acquired Anders Stake to boost its South American presence
Paris–La Défense – Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in Peru-based specialty chemical distributor Anders, strengthening its...
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Oct 81 min read


Turpaz acquires Nicola-J, strengthening its position in Africa's flavour sector
Turpaz acquires Nicola-J, strengthening its position in Africa's flavour sector
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Oct 73 min read


Arkema has patented advanced technologies for Forane® FBA 1233zd
Arkema has underscored its strong commitment to the North American polyurethane (PU) foam insulation market with the launch and expansion...
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Oct 72 min read


Arclin Acquires Polymer Solutions Group
Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer...
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Oct 71 min read


Global Directory of Polyurethanes Systems Houses
Fully updated editions of 3 regional volumes, with nearly 40 new system houses added since the last edition  ...
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Oct 61 min read


Lubrizol Open Foam Centre In Asia
Lubrizol has announced the launch of a new Foam Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, Korea. This investment...
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Oct 62 min read


Kerry Opens Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig to Drive Food, Beverage, and Pharma Innovation
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has inaugurated its new Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig, Germany, to accelerate the development of advanced biotech solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The facility marks a significant expansion of Kerry’s global biotechnology infrastructure, complementing its investments and acquisitions over the past two decades, including the 2022 purchase of c-LEcta, a Leipzig-based specialist in enzymes and biotechn
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Sep 261 min read


Polyurethane Chemicals and Products Markets in the Americas – 2025
Publication: September 2025 IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of its report on the polyurethane chemicals and...
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Sep 232 min read


Takasago Completes New Facility at Iwata Factory to Strengthen Fine Chemicals Production
On September 2, 2025, Takasago International Corporation celebrated the completion of a new facility at its Iwata Factory, marking a...
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Sep 191 min read


Mipa Group Expansion in Benelux with New Belgium Subsidiary
The Mipa Group is advancing its international growth strategy with a stronger focus on Western Europe. On 1 September 2025, its...
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Sep 181 min read


Sonoco Divests ThermoSafe to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business, a global leader in...
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Sep 112 min read


Global Overview of the Flavours and Fragrances Market
15 th  Edition Publication: September 2025 This new IAL market report brings together the most up-to-date information available on the Global Flavours and Fragrances Industry, building on previous editions.  Aspects of the market covered in this study Consumption of flavours and fragrances by end-use application in each global region and country by value (US$), 2024-2029 Principal trends and factors affecting the market Profiles of key suppliers Overview of suppliers and glo
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Sep 43 min read


Wevo Launches New Subsidiary in India
Wevo has announced the establishment of WEVO Chemical India Private Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, southwest of New Delhi, as part...
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Sep 32 min read


Global Overview of the Additives in the Polyurethanes Foam Market 2025
1 st Edition IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition  of its two-volume study  on the global market...
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Sep 32 min read
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