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.

BASF has announced a US$250 per metric tonne increase in the prices of its Lupranate® MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) basic products and Lupranate® TDI (toluene diisocyanate) across ASEAN and South Asian countries, effective 11 September 2026, or as permitted under existing contract terms.

BASF is currently assessing a potential investment in India, reflecting its long-term commitment to supporting the region’s expanding customer base and growing market demand. As part of this process, the company is undertaking an advanced feasibility study into the development of an MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) production facility. To support the proposed project, BASF has secured industrial land in Dahej, Gujarat, through its Indian subsidiary, BASF India Polyuretha

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has opened a new Nutrition Innovation & Application Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The global polyurethane (PU) industry entered a new phase of consolidation and strategic restructuring during 2024–2026. Unlike earlier periods, when companies primarily focused on capacity expansion and greenfield investments, recent activity has been increasingly driven by mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, portfolio optimisation and targeted investment in specialty materials

Armacell accelerates sustainability and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific industrial and building sectors

Lubrizol has expanded its partnership with IMCD to strengthen the distribution of medical polymer solutions in China, with IMCD appointed as an authorised distributor for Lubrizol’s medical polymers portfolio in East China. The collaboration builds on the companies’ established relationship in Europe and North America and is expected to improve access to Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products for both domestic and international medical device manuf

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Sudarshan Chemical Industries

RAMPF acquires the Chinese mixing and dispensing specialist HGIT

Clariant launches two new R&D facilities in China, enhancing local innovation capabilities

As a recognised manufacturer of laboratory seating, HEWEI SEATING has further developed its in-house anti-fouling coating technology for polyurethane (PU) seating solutions.

Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Woojin Trading Co., Ltd., a speciality chemicals distributor headquartered in Anyang, South Korea.

Kolon Industries has completed a new polyurethane (PU) artificial leather production line at its Gimcheon Plant No. 1 in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, marking a significant investment in sustainable automotive interior materials and reinforcing its position in the global mobility supply chain.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has expanded its partnership with DSM-Firmenich to distribute its Food & Beverage Ingredient Solutions portfolio across Singapore and Malaysia.

Production has commenced at a new 200-kiloton-per-year hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) megaplant in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, operated by Fuhua under Evonik's technology licence.

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has announced the restructuring of its subsidiary, GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP), as part of its strategy to adapt to prolonged weakness in the global polyols market and improve long-term business sustainability.

Saint-Gobain has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire AGC Corporation’s majority stake in AGC Polymer Materials, a leading Japanese manufacturer of polyurethane waterproofing and flooring solutions, marking another strategic step in expanding its global construction chemicals portfolio.

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has completed the restructuring of GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP) by acquiring the remaining 17.9% equity stake from Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (14.9%) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (3.0%), increasing its ownership from 82.1% to 100%.

BASF has strengthened its sustainable engineering plastics portfolio in China after its production facilities in Minhang, Shanghai, and the Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong received ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certification.