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Polyether polyol news
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Polyether polyol
: plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
24 August 2026
PCC Rokita and PCC EXOL: new alkoxylates and specialty chemicals plant in Brzeg Dolny
New flexible plant in Brzeg Dolny to produce non‑ionic surfactants, polyether polyols and ethoxylated compounds; completion targeted by end‑2028; investment ~PLN 842m.
16 July 2026
SABIC and Rongsheng sign PDA for Jintang New Materials project in Zhoushan
Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.
14 July 2026
PCC SE: Revenue +5–10% to nearly €1bn and EBITDA +20%+ expected in FY2026
Forecasts revenue near €1bn, EBITDA rising over 20% to a three‑digit million, and a return to EBIT profit; Q2 figures due Aug 20, 2026.
1 July 2026
EU Commission opens antidumping probe into Chinese polyether polyols after PCC Rokita complaint
Antidumping probe targets Chinese imports of polyether polyols; provisional tariffs possible within 7 months, final measures in up to 14 months.
17 June 2026
Econic launches PCE polyols from captured CO2 for polyurethane dispersions
PCE polyols for PUDs use captured CO2, cut lifecycle emissions up to 30%, replace PTMEG/PC and polyether polyols, and are being made by partners in the US and China.
19 February 2026
Toray's Ultrasuede™ Chosen by Case Furniture
Ultrasuede™ is used in Case's Ella Lounge and 675 Chair, enhancing sustainability and design. Toray expands its European presence with a new showroom in Portugal.
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28 January 2026
Covestro Launches CQ-Configurator for Sustainable Polyurethane Foam Design
The CQ-Configurator enables rapid, data-driven sustainability assessments for polyurethane foam, aiding decision-making and aligning product performance with market needs.
9 December 2025
Dow Secures Two Cefic Responsible Care Awards
Dow's STEM initiatives and safety training for diisocyanates earn Cefic awards, highlighting their commitment to education and workplace safety in the chemical industry.
3 September 2025
Dow and Gruppo Fiori Innovate Automotive Polyurethane Recycling
New process recovers polyurethane from vehicles without disassembly, enhancing circularity and compliance with recycling regulations.
8 October 2024
Covestro Invests €100M in R&D to Enhance Global Innovation Centers
Investments focus on digitalization, circular economy, and innovation in process technology, enhancing R&D capabilities in key global sites for sustainable solutions.
14 May 2024
MOL Opens €1.3 Billion Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol complex in Hungary will produce materials for durable consumer goods using advanced technology, enhancing industrial competitiveness and creating long-term employment for nearly 300 people.
15 February 2022
BASF and NEVEON Collaborate on Mattress Recycling Pilot in Berlin
The project aims to create a closed-loop system for mattress recycling, recovering polyols from used foams to produce new high-quality mattresses. A take-back pilot launches in Berlin.
6 December 2021
PCC Rokita and PCC Exol to Expand Production and Product Range in Poland
The investment, valued at PLN 351 million, aims to boost production capacity and sustainability, with completion by mid-2026. Plans include renewable energy projects and advanced production technologies.
27 September 2019
MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary
The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
12 September 2018
thyssenkrupp secures MOL contract for Hungarian chemical complex
The new complex in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons of polyether polyol annually by 2021, enhancing efficiency and automation. The project supports MOL's 2030 growth strategy in petrochemicals.