Symrise has commissioned a new cooking line and spray-drying tower at its Food & Beverage production site in Berric, France, following a €27.5 million investment announced on 22 October 2026.

Hungarian building materials manufacturer Masterplast has achieved a significant milestone in extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation production, reaching an output of 100,000 m³ in 2026. Announced on 16 September 2026, the achievement reflects improvements in manufacturing technology, production processes and quality control.

Lallemand broadens its cultural offerings with the acquisition of IFF's Meat Cultures Portfolio

Across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important priority. High energy costs, ageing building stock and stricter EU energy performance requirements are encouraging governments and property owners to invest in renovation.

Symrise's new training centre in Holzminden provides ample opportunities for learning, skill development, and professional progression. On October 19, the company opens a contemporary learning centre at its headquarters for apprentices in five technical professions, with a capacity of around 30 trainees in each field.

Puren GmbH has expanded its Purenit production facility in Obermarchtal, Germany, with an investment of approximately €50 million, commissioning a third manufacturing line that triples production capacity at the site and is expected to create up to 40 additional jobs.

Brenntag has expanded its distribution agreement with Givaudan Active Beauty to include Australia and New Zealand, providing customers in the beauty and personal care industries with access to a portfolio of cosmetic actives and specialty ingredients.

TS 825 (Thermal Insulation Requirements for Buildings) is Türkiye’s national standard governing the thermal insulation and energy-performance requirements of buildings. It was developed by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) and has evolved through several revisions as Türkiye has strengthened its building-energy-efficiency requirements.

Mapei Spain, SAU announces that its sole shareholder has approved the integration of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU into the company through a merger by absorption. The transaction, which has also been approved by the sole shareholder of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU, will result in the transfer of the entire business, including all assets, liabilities, rights and contractual commitments, to Mapei Spain, SAU.

Henkel has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Stahl Group

Spanish beauty and fragrance group Puig has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% stake in ISDIN, a leading dermatology and skincare company, from Corporación Químico-Farmacéutica Esteve (CQFE), thereby gaining full ownership of the business.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the proposed acquisition by McCormick & Company, Inc. of the majority of Unilever plc’s foods business.

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

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG has resolved to acquire 100% of the shares in Austrian flavour producer esarom gmbh and esarom holding gmbh, strengthening its position in the global food and beverage solutions market.

SigmaRoc, a European lime and minerals group, has agreed to acquire Lithuanian dolomite producer AB Dolomitas for €110 million, with an additional €8 million allocated to certain non-core assets, strengthening its presence in the Baltic construction materials and industrial minerals markets.

Sustainability has become a key priority for the global polyurethane (PU) industry, with stakeholders across the value chain increasingly focusing on circularity, low-carbon manufacturing, resource efficiency and improved end-of-life management.

Sika has completed the acquisition of Türkiye-based Akkim, strengthening its global adhesives and sealants business and expanding its market presence.

Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the potential divestment of Etex's extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation operations in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The proposed transaction aligns with Etex's strategic objective of further concentrating its insulation portfolio on glass wool products, while simplifying and optimising its industrial footprint. For Austrotherm, the acq

Tioxide Materials Limited (Tioxide) today announced the successful recommissioning of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment production facility at Greatham in Hartlepool, marking a major milestone following LB Group’s acquisition of the site and its associated TiO2 pigment assets earlier this year.

The Middle East construction sector expanded in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with ongoing investment in residential, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and industrial developments.