Projects targeting polyurethane

chemXplore tracks 14 projects targeting polyurethane, of which 2 have not started up yet.

1 Under Construction 1 Commissioning & Start-up

1 new construction and 1 expansion.

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16 September 2026 Covestro Leverkusen Vulkollan Elastomer Recycling Pilot Plant · Commissioning & Start-up · Germany

Owners and developers: BASF SE (1), Covestro (1)

Investors: BASF SE (1), Covestro (1)

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Polyurethane news (page 2)

All news on Polyurethane (also known as PU, PUR, spandex, Lycra, and Creora): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

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.
23 January 2020

BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain

The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.

Polyurethane manufacturers top 3

BASF
Evonik
Dow Chemical

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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.
7 November 2012

BASF Expands Lemförde Site

A new TPU production complex will add 20 jobs and cover 4,500 sqm. The investment supports global growth and strengthens market leadership in specialty plastics. Completion is set for late 2014.

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