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Latest News from IAL and the Global Chemicals Industry
Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.

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Jan 101 min read
Pakistan Bans HCFC-Blended Polyols
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward its environmental and climate goals by approving a ban on the import of Polyol blended with...


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Jun 26, 20242 min read
Alibaba Cloud Helps Covestro Track Sustainable Plastics
Ensuring the ability to track the origin and environmental impact of materials is crucial for the implementation of a circular economy....


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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Saint-Gobain India Doubles Insulation Production
Saint-Gobain India intends to increase its production capacities for glass and stone wool insulation by twofold as a part of a new...


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Jun 13, 20241 min read
Sika Opened a Cutting-edge Plant in Northeast China
Sika inaugurated a new facility in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This plant will produce a comprehensive range of...


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May 29, 20241 min read
India Proposes Anti-dumping Duty on Polyols Form China and Thailand
The Indian Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Thai flexible slabstock polyol...


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May 23, 20242 min read
BASF Expands Production, Opens Polyurethane Tech Center in India
In May, the Polyurethane Technical Development Center India would be established to facilitate the market development of polyurethane...


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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Kingspan Completes Acquisition of Fatek Advance Insulation
Kingspan has announced the acquisition of Fatek Advance Insulation Co., Ltd., a Thai manufacturer of insulated panels. The strategic...


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Mar 13, 20241 min read
Delta Coatings and Covestro Develop Fast-Curing Polyurea Lining for Dubai's Iconic Lagoon
Delta Coatings International, in partnership with Covestro, collaborated to create a polyurea-based lining for one of Dubai's largest...


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Mar 13, 20242 min read
Pearl Group doubles production capacity in Saudi Arabia
Pearl Group, a global expert in polyurethane (PU), has significantly expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia. It has doubled its...
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Feb 5, 20241 min read
Stahl Announces Opening of China Technical Centre in Foshan
Stahl opened its new China Technical Centre in Foshan City, Guangdong Province.
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
Pearl launches Indian distribution Hub to Improve Local Service
Pearl Polyurethane Systems opened a distribution hub in Maharashtra, India, to better serve its Indian customers.
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
Carrier and Haier Announce Commercial Refrigeration Sale
Carrier has agreed to sell its commercial refrigeration business to Chinese manufacturer Haier Smart Home for $775 million.
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