Speciality coatings company Stahl has introduced PermUCell™, a market-ready technology designed to enable more sustainable production of polyurethane (PU) materials by replacing conventional solvent-based coagulation processes with a fully water-based alternative.

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, and Westlake Epoxy, a leading global supplier of epoxy resins and speciality materials, have announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership into the Indian market.

According to the company’s notice, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have significantly disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread interruptions in international shipping, logistics, and port operations.

Huntsman Corporation announced that recent developments in the Middle East have caused a sharp increase in European natural gas prices, significantly raising the cost of producing MDI.

Evonik reported a challenging operating environment in 2025, with demand across many chemical end-markets remaining weak and customers maintaining cautious purchasing behavior.

The European Union has published a provisional agreement on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), introducing stricter circularity requirements for materials used in vehicles and signalling significant implications for the polyurethane and broader plastics industries.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients sector, has announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India.

The Estée Lauder Companies and Forest Essentials will enter a new chapter in their long-term partnership

Huntsman Polyurethanes has announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing facilities in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC+)

Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America

Bunge completes the acquisition of IFF's soy protein concentrate, lecithin, and crush business

Dow Increases EMEAI Polyether Polyol Prices

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Innovation & Application Center in Andheri East, Mumbai.

BASF has launched biomass balance (BMB) grades of its Autofroth® polyurethane systems for the low-pressure polyurethane foam market.

BASF raises prices for MDI in ASEAN countries

Sika to acquire Turkey-based company Akkim Sealants & Adhesives

LMR introduces Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, a delicious and environmentally beneficial extract

RECARO Aircraft Seating, is expanding its Świebodzin, Poland facility, with completion planned for Q3 2026.

Lubrizol has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to enhance its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.

DuPont has entered into a strategic partnership with Hydroblok, an emerging innovator in lightweight, waterproof, insulated panel systems, to supply Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) for the HydroBlok One building panel, marking a significant advancement in construction technology across North America.