Celanese Corporation announced price increases for selected polyamide (PA6 and PA66) and polyester (PBT and PET) products across Asia, effective November 9, 2026. The increases will range from $0.20 to $0.30 per kg, depending on the product grade and material type.

The international RAMPF Group has officially opened a new production facility in Tianjin, China. The €8 million (RMB 60 million) investment will increase local production capacity, bringing high-performance resin systems and extensive application engineering assistance closer to customers.

Unilever investment boosts science, technology and innovation capabilities in India

Akyildiz made the announcement following a meeting with Piyush Goyal, India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.

BASF has partnered with Tongji University, one of Shanghai's leading research institutions, and Shanghai Yida Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., a specialist in circular economy solutions, to develop a pillow recycling initiative focused on recovering polyurethane foam from discarded pillows.

Symrise is expanding Globalide® production in India to strengthen its global supply capacity for the fragrance ingredient.

Sika will acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a chemical company headquartered in Japan. The acquired business primarily serves automotive customers in Asia by developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide variety of adhesive technologies.

Arkema has inaugurated the expansion of its R&D Centre in Shanghai, China, strengthening its role as a key innovation hub for the Group’s businesses. The expanded centre will promote collaboration among research teams and support joint development projects with customers across China and Asia.

ORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, and ANAND Group, an Indian mobility solutions provider, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to strengthen their presence in India’s growing automotive seating market.

Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. have launched a collaboration to advance polyurethane (PU) recycling in Japan. The initiative aims to develop a practical and commercially viable solution for recovering valuable materials from polyurethane waste.

BASF India has launched a new polyurethane (PU) waste recycling facility in Manjeri, Malappuram district, Kerala. The project is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative developed in partnership with Green Worms (Serve Rural) and the Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA).

Tosoh Corporation has decided to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Nanyo Kasei Co., Ltd., its joint venture with Asahi Kasei Corporation, making Nanyo Kasei a wholly owned subsidiary of Tosoh.

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.

Symrise expanded its business and growth strategy in Asia by establishing its new Scent Creative Center in Singapore. The centre integrates advanced evaluation capabilities, consumer comprehension, and creative expertise to reflect the manner in which consumers interact with products in their daily lives.

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.

RAMPF Advanced Polymers has named JPROTEK Co., Ltd. as its South Korean sales partner for sealing, potting, and bonding systems made of polyurethane, silicone, epoxy, and silane-modified polymers.