Also known as PU, PUR, and spandex.
chemXplore tracks 15 projects targeting polyurethane, of which 2 are active.
1 new construction and 1 expansion.
Owners and developers: BASF SE (1), Covestro (1)
Investors: BASF SE (1), Covestro (1)
Licensors are recorded on all 2 of them For subscribers
New production line and full ISCC PLUS certification enable mass‑balance bio‑circular binder use; lower‑carbon purenit® product slated for 2027 market launch.
Advanced feasibility study for an MDI complex on secured Dahej land; final decision pending approvals. Project aims to serve India and neighbouring markets with local MDI supply.
Pilot plant for chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers in Leverkusen; targets >90% material recovery and up to two-thirds lower carbon footprint vs virgin material.
Pilot plant scales a chemical recycling route for high‑performance Vulkollan elastomers, enabling >90% mass recovery and cutting carbon footprint by up to two thirds.
Five ready-to-use one-component marine coatings plus a battery-powered application tool to simplify onboard maintenance, reduce mixing and waste, and support low-VOC and low flame spread needs.
Polyurethane seating foam available with ISCC PLUS bio‑circular feedstocks via mass‑balance attribution, claiming comparable performance and lower product carbon footprint for automotive seating.
Engineering plastics need tailored recycling—mechanical, solvent, depolymerisation or thermochemical—selected by waste composition; loopamid commercial plant began in early 2025; sorting and regulation are crucial.
Transfer covers a 50.72% holding in APK, a producer of polyurethane waterproofing and flooring materials; closing expected around Dec 2026 pending approvals.
Two former Vencorex HDI-derivative sites added to expand regional production and boost supply resilience for coatings and adhesives customers.
Azeglio-based Gomet sold to Trelleborg for €42.5m; 2025 revenue ~€24m; proceeds to reduce outstanding borrowings.
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The 4 with the most plants, of 8 countries.
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