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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.


LMR introduces Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, a delicious and environmentally beneficial extract
LMR introduces Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, a delicious and environmentally beneficial extract
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Feb 242 min read


I.T.S. Announces New Flavour Manufacturing Site
I.T.S. Announces New Flavour Manufacturing Site
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Feb 42 min read


H&M and e.l.f. Beauty collaborate to launch an innovative fragrance collection
H&M and e.l.f. Beauty collaborate to launch an innovative fragrance collection
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Feb 22 min read


Krahn Chemie strengthens its relationship with Lamberti throughout Germany and Austria
Krahn Chemie strengthens its relationship with Lamberti throughout Germany and Austria
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Feb 11 min read


BASF develops new mattresses made from old ones
BASF develops new mattresses made from old ones
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Jan 291 min read


BASF Coatings launches a new digital solution to calculate the CO2 footprint of its product portfolio
BASF Coatings launches a new digital solution to calculate the CO2 footprint of its product portfolio
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Jan 272 min read


L Catterton to acquire minority stake in fragrance house EX NIHILO
L Catterton to acquire minority stake in fragrance house EX NIHILO
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Jan 221 min read


MANE expands receptor-based research with the acquisition of ChemoSensoryx
MANE expands receptor-based research with the acquisition of ChemoSensoryx
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Jan 181 min read


Osborne Clarke advised Ruote Capital on the acquisition of Inunup and New Cosmesy by Orienta Capital Partners, Armònia SGR, and Square Capital Club
Osborne Clarke advised Ruote Capital on the acquisition of Inunup and New Cosmesy by Orienta Capital Partners, Armònia SGR, and Square Capital Club
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Jan 111 min read


Statkraft Signs Eight-Year PPA to Power Hunton Fiber’s Insulation Factory
Statkraft, Norway’s leading renewable power producer, has entered into an eight-year power purchase agreement with building materials manufacturer Hunton Fiber to supply electricity for its wood fibre insulation facility in Gjovik.
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Jan 51 min read


Selena bids for Grupo IGM, a maker of sandwich panels
Selena bids for Grupo IGM, a maker of sandwich panels
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Dec 21, 20252 min read


Prodalim continues its accelerated strategic transformation with the acquisition of René Laurent, a leading beverage flavours company situated in the Grasse area, France
Prodalim continues its accelerated strategic transformation with the acquisition of René Laurent, a leading beverage flavours company situated in the Grasse area, France
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


dsm-firmenich announces the Cloud Dancer fragrance collection inspired by the Pantone® Colour of the Year 2026
dsm-firmenich announces the Cloud Dancer fragrance collection inspired by the Pantone® Colour of the Year 2026
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Covestro and XRG receive final outstanding regulatory approval for their strategic cooperation
Covestro and XRG receive final outstanding regulatory permission for their strategic cooperation
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Perfumes y Diseño acquires Twelve Beauty, expanding its skincare line
Perfumes y Diseño acquires Twelve Beauty, expanding its skincare line
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Nov 26, 20251 min read


L'Oréal invests €60 million in the Gauchy factory due to 'strong growth' in its perfume division
L'Oréal invests €60 million in the Gauchy factory due to 'strong growth' in its perfume division
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Nov 25, 20252 min read


BEWI Expands GreenLine EPS Range to Cut CO₂ Footprint in Construction
BEWI, a leading supplier of packaging, components, and insulation solutions, has broadened its sustainable GreenLine product portfolio with the launch of GreenLine Super EPS, a grey expanded polystyrene insulation board featuring up to a 52% lower CO₂ footprint.
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Nov 14, 20251 min read


COIM SPA and Manali Petrochemicals Form an Agreement to Acquire Notedome Ltd.
COIM SPA, a leading company working towards the development and production of speciality chemicals since 1962, has reached an initial agreement with Manali Petrochemicals Ltd to acquire Notedome, a key polyurethane systems company based in the UK that specialises in the elastomer sector.
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Nov 10, 20251 min read


Omya Launches Global Sales and Distribution Unit for Specialty Materials
Omya, a leading global minerals and chemicals company, has launched a new business unit focused on the sales and distribution of specialty materials....
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Nov 6, 20251 min read


Lucta Group and Blendhub sign a strategic collaboration agreement in Mexico
Lucta Group and Blendhub sign a strategic collaboration agreement in Mexico
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Nov 3, 20252 min read
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