Regional Trend Comparison: Polyurethane Dispersions (PUDs) in EMEA and APAC Regions

Henkel has launched Loctite STYCAST US 8000 A/B, a next-generation two-component polyurethane potting compound designed to enhance the reliability and service life of industrial and power electronics operating in harsh environments.

ASTech, a specialist in UV filter ingredients for sun protection, and dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health and beauty, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and completed an associated investment process to establish a strategic business partnership aimed at strengthening their competitiveness in the global sunscreen market.

On 8 January 2026, PARFEX laid the foundation stone for the extension and renovation of its industrial site at the Bois de Grasse Business Park, marking a major milestone in the French fragrance house’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.

Pflaumer Brothers has unveiled TERACURE® HP 47, a next-generation aliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent designed to elevate the performance of two-component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coatings across demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, flooring, wood finishing, OEM production, and industrial applications.

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the AZWOOL mineral rock wool plant, a major addition to Azerbaijan’s construction materials industry and the latest development from Matanat-A, a company operating since 2000 with diversified operations in dry construction mixtures, gypsum-based products, lime production and machine-building.

The NOVEX Technology Centre, within the framework of Spain’s Science and Innovation Missions Programme (CDTI) and in collaboration with Ensatec laboratories and Geopannel, is completing the final stage of the ZIRCON project, focused on developing and validating sustainable polyurethane materials for the construction industry.

INEOS Styrolution has announced its decision to permanently close its polystyrene (PS) production operations in Wingles, France, as part of a wider strategy to align its European footprint with evolving market conditions and strengthen long-term competitiveness. The company will consolidate polystyrene production for its European customer base at its advanced Antwerp site in Belgium, which offers a strong strategic location near major suppliers and customers, as well as enhan

GEA builds a large-scale mixing plant for taste creation at the Symrise location

Vranjes Firenze completes acquisition of 51% share in Integra Fragrances

Holcim Polska has acquired the Wykroty stone wool insulation plant from Boerner Insulation in a government-ordered sale earlier in 2025, following allegations that Boerner had circumvented Polish sanctions on Russia. The Polish authorities placed the plant under compulsory administration in July 2024, triggering a competitive bidding process that attracted offers from 20 companies. The facility, originally established in 2021 by Russia-based TechnoNICOL, was among the country

IFF has inaugurated a pioneering nature-based hydrogen production facility at its Scent R&D and fragrance ingredients manufacturing site in Benicarló, Spain, marking a major milestone in sustainable fragrance production. In partnership with Iberdrola, one of the world’s leading renewable energy producers, IFF has become the first company in the fragrance industry to utilise renewable electricity for hydrogenation reactions essential to the creation of key fragrance ingredient

PAYAN BERTRAND, the family-owned aromatic products and fragrance specialist founded in 1854, is embarking on a major new chapter with the construction of a dedicated industrial site for fragrance compounding in Le Plan-de-Grasse, scheduled to open at the end of 2026. Representing a €12 million investment, this state-of-the-art and sustainably designed facility reflects the company’s long-term ambitions and follows over fifteen years of land research in the Grasse region. The

Radnor Hills offers new carbonated soft drink line, Radnor Spring

SIBUR, Russia's largest petrochemical producer, has developed its own grades of polyols, key organic compounds in the production of polyurethane foam for the automotive industry. SIBUR has collaborated with its partners to create a polyurethane foam system for car seats that is based on its proprietary polyether components. These components offer vibration absorption, durability, and elasticity. SIBUR has developed more than 30 new products and over 300 solutions for a variet

Nexture announces the acquisition of Frulact, a globally leading manufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based speciality ingredients

Knauf Insulation Romania, part of the German Knauf Group, has officially inaugurated its new glass mineral wool production facility in Târnăveni, Mureș County, following a EUR 140 million investment, supported by EUR 18 million in state aid. The factory, described by Alexander Knauf, a member of the Knauf Group, as utilising state-of-the-art technology, has an annual production capacity of 75,000 tonnes—sufficient to insulate up to 200,000 homes per year. As the company’s lar

Huntsman, in partnership with German safety footwear manufacturer Steitz Secura, has developed an innovative polyurethane (PU) midsole solution that significantly enhances circularity within the protective footwear sector. The breakthrough DALTOPED® polyurethane system enables scrap PU generated during shoe production to be reintegrated back into new midsoles, reducing waste without requiring any modifications to existing manufacturing processes or chemistry. PU is a critical

Aromatic ingredients producer Bontoux has announced the acquisition of Atelier Fluides Supercritiques, a French company renowned for its expertise in supercritical CO₂ extraction. The official signing is scheduled for late October. Specialising in the design and optimisation of extraction processes and the precise restitution of delicate botanical compounds, Atelier Fluides Supercritiques brings advanced technical know-how that will enhance Bontoux’s production and innovation

Stricter EU fire-safety and chemical laws are boosting demand for advanced, halogen-free flame retardants in polyurethane foams. As older systems phase out, phosphorus- and nitrogen-based solutions lead growth. EMEA demand is projected to rise over 25% by 2030, driven by safer, sustainable innovations in construction and insulation applications.