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9 October 2024
LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation
The sale, valued at €460M, includes 5 sites and 400 employees. Proceeds will reduce net debt. Transaction expected to close in H1 2025, pending regulatory approval.
22 May 2024
Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly, and Federal Eco Foam Launch PU Foam Recycling Project
The project aims to enhance PU foam recycling from used mattresses using combined mechanical and chemical methods, focusing on material efficiency and sustainable circular economy development.
2 May 2024
Arkema Acquires Dow's Laminating Adhesives Business
The acquisition expands Arkema's flexible packaging solutions, enhancing its market position. The deal includes five production sites and aims for $30M EBITDA synergies in five years. Completion by Q4 2024.
17 September 2022
Evonik Expands Additive Capacity for Paints
New capacities for TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus thickeners will be available from October, enhancing supply security in Europe and globally.
22 April 2022
Covestro Expands TPU Film Production in Germany
Investing millions, the Bomlitz site will boost TPU film capacity to meet global demand, enhance sustainability, and switch to green electricity by 2023, creating new jobs and focusing on bio-based products.
11 November 2021
Vita Group and Evonik Develop Efficient PU Mattress Recycling Process
The new hydrolysis process recycles flexible PU foams into original polyol, reducing mattress waste and supporting circular economy goals in the PU foam industry.

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