Brenntag has expanded its distribution agreement with Givaudan Active Beauty to include Australia and New Zealand, providing customers in the beauty and personal care industries with access to a portfolio of cosmetic actives and specialty ingredients.

Huide is accelerating construction of its new polyurethane materials project in Taixing Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, China, as the region strengthens its position in advanced chemicals and specialty materials.

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has initiated a second sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI) originating in or exported from China, Japan and South Korea.

Circ, a US-based textile recycling technology company, has partnered with China’s Huafon Group to develop a multi-phase textile-to-textile recycling facility in China, strengthening its efforts to scale circular textile production globally.

Lubrizol announced advancements to its Southeast Asia Innovation Center. These advancements include formulation development capabilities, synthesis, analytical & physical sciences, and the ability to meet the demand of the Southeast Asia market.

TS 825 (Thermal Insulation Requirements for Buildings) is Türkiye’s national standard governing the thermal insulation and energy-performance requirements of buildings. It was developed by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) and has evolved through several revisions as Türkiye has strengthened its building-energy-efficiency requirements.

Mapei Spain, SAU announces that its sole shareholder has approved the integration of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU into the company through a merger by absorption. The transaction, which has also been approved by the sole shareholder of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU, will result in the transfer of the entire business, including all assets, liabilities, rights and contractual commitments, to Mapei Spain, SAU.

Henkel has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group

IAL Consultants is pleased to release the most up-to-date information available on Thermoplastic Polyurethanes in the tenth edition of its market study. This comprehensive review builds upon previous editions of the publication.

Saint-Gobain India intends to invest US$1.14 billion to 'triple' its business by the end of its 2031 financial year. The strategy will target acquisitions and encompass gypsum wallboard.

OCI Company Ltd., a significant South Korean industrial chemicals producer, produces a variety of products, including toluene diisocyanate (TDI), a critical component of polyurethane that is utilized in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a state-of-the-art coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking its first manufacturing site in the state and significantly expanding its North American coffee production capabilities.

DSM-Firmenich is strengthening its presence in Indonesia with the opening of a new office in Jakarta and an expansion of its manufacturing operations in Karawang, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the Indonesian market and wider Southeast Asian region.

Azelis has expanded its partnership with DSM-Firmenich to strengthen the distribution of food & beverage ingredient solutions in Singapore and Malaysia.

OFRU and TSC Expand Solvent Recycling Activities in Southeast Asia

Perstorp will raise prices across its polyol portfolio in response to rapidly changing global cost conditions.

Brenntag and Symrise Partner to Expand Beauty & Personal Care Portfolio in Brazil

BASF SE has confirmed preliminary discussions with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries AG regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Azelis, has broadened its partnership with SUSONITY, a producer of effect pigments, functional materials and cosmetic actives.

Birla Carbon announces price increase for Specialty Materials products in Asia