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

OXEA Announces U.S. Trade-Related Price Adjustment for Carboxylic Acids

Dechert advises Graham Partners on their partnership with Custom Flavours and Butterfly Equity

Mark Andy Print Products will distribute Sun Chemical’s inks, coatings, adhesives and colour-management solutions across North America, strengthening technical support and product access for narrow-web tag and label converters.

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into an exclusive strategic agreement with Cargill for Mexico’s personal care market.

Siegwerk Strengthens North American Footprint with New Investments

Citing increased demand for its electronics application co-development expertise, Henkel today announced it has doubled the size of its Silicon Valley Application Center, relocating to a new site in Santa Clara, CA.

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.

IFF announces an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company

Syensqo begins industrial expansion at its facility in Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA

Solina expands its flavour innovation capabilities with the acquisition of Epicurean Butter

IFF introduces SENSORA™, a new pro-fragrance technology platform

Arkema has successfully commenced operations at its expanded PVDF production facility in North America, increasing capacity by 15%.

Azelis and Chemetall Expand North American Surface Treatment Distribution Partnership

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.

Polyol Price Increase

Cargill and Voyage Foods partner to introduce NextCoa™ cocoa-free confectionery alternatives to North America

Symrise builds Northwest Arkansas food studio to increase customer collaboration and culinary Innovation in North America

IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar

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