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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.


Qore Opens Bio-Based BDO Plant in Iowa
Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and Helm, has officially opened its $300 million biobased 1,4-butanediol (BDO) production facility...
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Jul 24, 20251 min read


PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos without artificial dyes and flavours
PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos sans artificial dyes and flavours
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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Global Overview of Sustainability in the Polyurethanes Market 2025 (1st Edition)
IAL Sustainability Report This study delivers an in-depth assessment of the global polyurethane (PU) industry’s shift toward...
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Jul 18, 20252 min read


Colson Group Announces Acquisition of Leading Polyurethane Manufacturer ESCO Plastics
Colson Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of casters and wheels, has announced the acquisition of ESCO Plastics, a Houston-based...
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Jul 16, 20251 min read


Xuelei Opens World’s Largest Fragrance Museum in Guangzhou
On 9 July 2025, Guangzhou Xuelei Cosmetics Co. unveiled the Xuelei Fragrance Museum, now recognised as the world’s largest fragrance...
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Jul 11, 20251 min read


Innovating Sustainability: Kimpur Launches Polyester Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles
Kimpur has advanced its commitment to resource-efficient production by launching an innovative recycling process at its Düzce facility....
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


Givaudan Strengthens Latin American Footprint with Majority Acquisition of Vollmens Fragrances
Givaudan, a global leader in the fragrance and beauty sector, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrances...
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Jul 4, 20251 min read


NCFI Polyurethane Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility in North Carolina
NCFI Polyurethanes has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Announced last September,...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


TechnoNICOL Announces New Stone Wool Production Facility in Ryazan Region
Ryazan, Russia – June 30, 2025 — TechnoNICOL, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of construction materials, has unveiled plans to...
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Jun 30, 20251 min read


IFF Relocates Global Services Hub in Hyderabad to Support Growth and Innovation
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a leading global flavor and fragrance company, has officially announced the relocation of...
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Jun 27, 20251 min read


Polyurethanes Chemicals and Products In Asia-Pacific (APAC) - Press Release, July 2025
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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Jun 27, 20257 min read


Covestro Begins Domestic Production of Medical-Grade TPU in Asia Pacific
Covestro has begun production of its new Desmopan® Rx medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua facility in Taiwan, which was recently qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing.
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Jun 25, 20252 min read


Sika Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Investments Worldwide
Sika has strengthened its global footprint by launching three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco, reinforcing...
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Jun 25, 20251 min read


India’s Polyurethane Market Gears Up for Sustainable Expansion
India’s polyurethane (PU) sector accelerated to a 9.5% growth rate in 2024, driven by robust end-use industries and supportive policy...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


Lubrizol Unveils New ESTANE BCX TPU for Foamed Midsoles
Lubrizol has announced the launch of new grades of ESTANE® BCX TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), designed specifically for physical foam...
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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Bell EMEAI Inaugurates New Application Laboratories in Sri City, India
Bell Flavours & Fragrances EMEAI's inaugurated its state-of-the-art application laboratory at its production site in Sri City, India.
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Jun 11, 20251 min read


Evonik Launches TEGO Foamex 8051, a Durable Siloxane Defoamer
Evonik Coating Additives has introduced TEGO Foamex 8051, the newest addition to its TEGO Foamex range of defoamers. This highly...
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Jun 11, 20251 min read


Perma-Pipe International Secures New Contract in Qatar
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has secured its first project in Qatar following its mobilization plans. Valued at $2.4 million,...
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May 28, 20251 min read


Henkel & Sasol Partner for Low-Emission Adhesives
Henkel and Sasol have partnered to reduce the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives. The integration of Sasol’s low-carbon SASOLWAX...
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May 21, 20251 min read


OrCon Acquires Viva Foam
OrCon Industries, a material handling specialist, has acquired the Viva Foam division from Jamestown Container, along with the majority...
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May 14, 20251 min read
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