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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.


REPI LLC Expansion: Strengthening U.S. Presence
REPI LLC, a member of the REPI Group, has announced a significant expansion of its operations, underscoring its commitment to growth, innovation, and enhanced customer support.
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2 days ago2 min read


Stepan has announced a price increase for its polyol products in the North African market.
Polyol Price Increase
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May 191 min read


Cargill and Voyage Foods Partner to Introduce NextCoa™ cocoa-free Confectionery Alternatives to North America
Cargill and Voyage Foods partner to introduce NextCoa™ cocoa-free confectionery alternatives to North America
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May 172 min read


Symrise Builds Northwest Arkansas Food Studio to Increase Customer Collaboration and Culinary Innovation in North America
Symrise builds Northwest Arkansas food studio to increase customer collaboration and culinary Innovation in North America
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May 142 min read


IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar
IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar
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May 113 min read


BASF Introduces ELASTOSPRAY BMB Isocyanate to Expand Their Low-Carbon Solutions Portfolio
BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB, a biomass balance isocyanate developed for use with BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems, delivering reduced embodied carbon while maintaining the same trusted performance, processing, and compliance as conventional BASF isocyanates. ELASTOSPRAY BMB isocyanate expands BASF’s portfolio of low carbon building materials and supports growing demand from builders, contractors, architects, and specifiers for solutions that combine high pe
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May 72 min read


Omya Launches Omyaloop FC, a 100% Recycled Functional Additive for Polymer and Construction Applications
Omya, a global leader in minerals and speciality materials with operations across more than 50 countries, has introduced Omyaloop FC, a certified 100% recycled functional additive designed for polymer and construction applications.
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May 51 min read


Adient acquires automotive seating foam plant in Romulus, MI
Adient acquires automotive seating foam plant in Romulus, MI
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May 41 min read


Henkel Finalizes Acquisition of Not Your Mother’s Hair Care Brand
Henkel has completed its previously announced acquisition of “Not Your Mother’s” (NYM), a leading hair care and styling brand in North America.
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Apr 301 min read


American Pacific Group Announces Investment in Dossier
American Pacific Group Announces Investment in Dossier
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Apr 92 min read


McCormick to merge with Unilever's Foods Business, forming a leading global flavor-focused company
McCormick to merge with Unilever's Foods Business, forming a leading global flavor-focused company
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Mar 308 min read


Aston University and Mondelēz International collaborate to advance food engineering innovations
Aston University and Mondelēz International collaborate to advance food engineering innovations
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Mar 182 min read


LBB Specialties Expands Industrial Specialties Portfolio Through Partnership with Kemitura
LBB Specialities (LBBS), a North American distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced a new authorised distribution partnership with Kemitura
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Mar 91 min read


Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America
Stepan Announces Price Hike for Polyol in North America
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Mar 21 min read


BASF introduces biomass balance foam systems for the North American low-pressure polyurethane market.
BASF has launched biomass balance (BMB) grades of its Autofroth® polyurethane systems for the low-pressure polyurethane foam market.
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Mar 21 min read


New Directions Aromatics partners with Aromatic Fragrances International to create a digitally enabled specialty ingredients platform
New Directions Aromatics partners with Aromatic Fragrances International to create a digitally enabled speciality ingredients platform
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Jan 72 min read


PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos without artificial dyes and flavours
PepsiCo plans to rename Lay's and Tostitos sans artificial dyes and flavours
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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Mattress Industry Retract Support From Recycling Bills
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has recently been informed that the New York Legislature has made amendments to their...
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Jun 6, 20243 min read


Lubrizol Expands it's Bio-Based TPU Portfolio
Lubrizol has announced the addition of PearlbondTM ECO 590 HMS TPU to its bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio for...
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May 23, 20241 min read


H.B. Fuller Expands its Portfolio of Specialty Adhesives
The largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller, acquired ND Industries Inc., a leading provider of fastener locking and...
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May 22, 20241 min read
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