BRB International has announced the launch of its new BRB Sipostab Silicone Stabiliser range, marking a significant advancement in solutions for the polyurethane foam industry.

7th Edition Publication: January 2026                                 IAL is pleased to announce the publication of the seventh edition of its report on the polyurethane dispersions (PUD) markets. This new edition looks at the growth seen in these markets in recent years and expectations of how the markets will develop in the current economic circumstances.     This report defines the production and consumption in 2025 along with forecasts fo

New Directions Aromatics partners with Aromatic Fragrances International to create a digitally enabled speciality ingredients platform

ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of XRG P.J.S.C. ("XRG"), completed the acquisition of Covestro AG. Covestro will accelerate XRG’s global position in the chemicals sector and support XRG to become one of the leading global chemicals investors. XRG will work in close partnership with Covestro’s management to unlock the company’s full long-term potential. As part of the transaction, XRG is investing €1.17 billion to strengthen Covestro’

Flame retardant consumption across the Americas PU industry is demonstrating sustained long-term growth, increasing from 155,400 tonnes in 2019 to a projected 186,400 tonnes by 2030, representing an overall increase of approximately 20% over the period.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has announced the successful completion of its $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments.

The Indian government has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating from or exported by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates up to and including June 17, 2026, according to Customs (Anti-Dumping) Notification No. 01/2026 issued on January 2, 2026, following a sunset review by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).