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Polyurethane news
All news on
Polyurethane
(also known as
PU
,
PUR
,
spandex
,
Lycra
, and
Creora
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
20 May 2026
Covestro opens TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China
New TPU AD Center links Zhuhai production and Changhua R&D, offering extrusion/injection simulation, compounding, color and pilot film lines to speed APAC solutions
28 April 2026
trinamiX Mobile NIR: Material ID for Footwear & Textiles
Mobile NIR spectroscopy enables fast, on-site ID of shoe components and textile blends (incl. fiber ratios). Handheld + app + cloud improve sorting, recycling readiness and traceability.
28 April 2026
REMONDIS: Closing the Textile Loop
Joint initiatives improve textile collection, sorting and recycling; mechanical and chemical recycling needed for mixed fibres. EPR funding and eco-modulation to fund infrastructure and boost reuse.
4 March 2026
Evonik Confirms 2025 Results, 2026 Outlook
2025 EBITDA at €1.87B, sales down 7%. 2026 EBITDA forecast €1.7-2.0B. Dividend €1.00/share. ROCE target 11%. Advanced Tech and Custom Solutions face price and currency challenges.
26 February 2026
BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Autofroth Foam for North American Market
BMB Autofroth foam cuts carbon emissions by 18-20%, offers a drop-in solution for sustainability without process changes, and suits various applications.
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.
12 December 2025
BASF Introduces Sustainable WALLTITE RSB Insulation
WALLTITE RSB uses recycled and renewable materials, reducing carbon footprint. It supports energy efficiency and meets sustainability certifications for green building projects.
8 October 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical's Research on ZELAS™ AMP for Medical Devices
Joint research aims to apply ZELAS™ AMP elastomer in medical devices, reducing anticoagulant use and coating costs, enhancing safety and functionality. Market launch planned for 2027.
2 October 2025
BASF Updates on "Winning Ways" Strategy Progress
BASF confirms 2028 financial targets, updates on standalone businesses, and emphasizes integrated value chains for growth.
29 September 2025
BASF, Porsche, and BEST Complete Chemical Recycling Pilot
Pilot project shows chemical recycling of end-of-life vehicle waste into new plastics, replacing fossil materials and enhancing circular economy in automotive production.
23 September 2025
Fullstride Ventures: Sustainable Foam from Captured CO₂ for Fashion
Captured CO₂ is transformed into eNaphtha, creating a sustainable foam for apparel, reducing carbon footprint and advancing circularity in fashion.
16 September 2025
BASF at SIMAC 2025: Future Footwear PU Solutions
Showcasing sustainable PU materials and recycling methods for footwear, focusing on circularity, lightweight performance, and automated manufacturing advancements.
15 September 2025
BASF's European Performance Materials Sites Achieve REDcert² Certification
BASF's certified sites offer sustainable plastics via mass balance, reducing fossil feedstock with renewable and recycled materials.
8 September 2025
Toray's Ultrasuede™ nu Featured in CUPRA Tindaya Showcar at IAA Mobility 2025
Ultrasuede™ nu debuts in automotive interiors and lifestyle products, enhancing design and sustainability with plant-based materials.
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.
2 December 2024
BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings
Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.
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.
3 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
Evonik boosts capacity for TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus thickeners to meet rising demand and enhance global supply security.
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.
20 February 2018
Lubrizol Boosts Global TPU Capacity
Expanding production in Europe, North America, and China, the company aims to meet rising demand for high-performance, sustainable materials with ongoing investments in elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives.
6 November 2017
Covestro Boosts Global Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity
New facilities in Europe, China, and the U.S. will meet rising demand for sustainable, waterborne polyurethane dispersions in coatings, adhesives, and various industries, driven by VOC regulations.
7 April 2017
BASF Expands Lemförde Site
A new production line and dispatch hall are being built, with infrastructure upgrades. The project, costing a double-digit million figure, aims to enhance global competence in polyurethane specialties.
23 June 2015
BASF Launches Pilot Plant for PU-Aerogel Insulating Panels
The new pilot plant produces SLENTITE® PU-aerogel panels, offering high-performance insulation with minimal space requirements, excellent moisture regulation, and design flexibility.
22 November 2013
Bayer MaterialScience Boosts Technology and Production
Investing over EUR 45 million, the company enhances its technical center and builds a new plant to meet rising demand in automotive, construction, and coating markets, ensuring efficient, sustainable production.
21 March 2013
Huntsman Invests $135M in US and European MDI Plants
$135M investment to boost MDI capacity in Geismar, USA by 50ktes and upgrade Rotterdam, Netherlands site. New facilities to enhance production and flexibility, leveraging US shale gas benefits.
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