W.R. Meadows has announced the acquisition of Alcot Plastics Ltd., a Canada-based manufacturer of extruded polyethylene foam products, as part of its strategy to expand its construction materials portfolio and strengthen manufacturing capabilities across North America.

Givaudan has announced a major milestone in its Latin American growth strategy by breaking ground on a new fragrance manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, Mexico.

The United States has issued a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China, which is an important milestone in the global polyurethane raw materials market.

Symrise has announced a strategic equity investment in US biotechnology company Bond Pet Foods to accelerate the development of sustainable pet nutrition ingredients through precision fermentation.

BASF Corporation is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas site with attributed electricity from renewable sources. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the manufacturing process and improves the products’ carbon footprint compared to conventionally produced acrylic acid esters.

Unilever PLC has formally addressed recent media speculation about its Foods business, acknowledging that it has received an inbound offer from McCormick & Company, Inc. and confirming that discussions are underway regarding a potential transaction

NUTEC Inc, a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial insulation and fire protection products based in Huntersville, North Carolina, has completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia, Ohio, effective 1 March 2026, marking a strategic expansion in its thermal solutions business.

The Henkel Center of Research & Development, which is now beginning construction, will bring together Henkel’s North America Consumer Brands R&D teams, currently operating across three separate Connecticut locations, into a unified site designed to accelerate collaboration, creativity, career development, and customer centric innovation.

Evonik is expanding its successful Specialty Methacrylates partnership with IMCD, extending their proven collaboration from Brazil and Canada into the U.S. market. The move strengthens Evonik’s regional reach and gives customers broader access to its advanced solutions through IMCD’s established distribution network.

The global push towards sustainability has significantly influenced the production of polyurethane systems in recent years.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced the expansion of its operations in Latin America through the development of a new enzyme production hub and an application laboratory, aimed at strengthening its Health & Biosciences capabilities across the region.

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of its two-volume study on the global market for additives. Blowing agents are covered in Volume 1 and flame retardants in Volume 2.

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, has opened the Inspiration Center Jundiaí. The 5,000-square-meter structure will be the new R&D headquarters for Adhesive Technologies in Latin America, costing around 38 million euros (approximately BRL 232.5 million).

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

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.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

Mearthane Products Corp. has announced the completion of its acquisition of the industrial composites operations of Axillon Aerospace, a move that expands Mearthane’s capabilities in polyurethane moulding and composite manufacturing.

Interparfums Secures Nautica with 20-Year Global Fragrance Deal

Givaudan plans to invest USD 110 million in a new fragrance compounding facility in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico