The global polymer industry is experiencing a significant transformation as manufacturers, regulators, and consumers increasingly move away from traditional materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) in favour of more sustainable and high-performance alternatives.

Symrise AG, a global leader in flavours, fragrances, and cosmetic and functional ingredients, delivered a strong first-half performance in 2026, with organic sales growth accelerating in the second quarter despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.

AARAV Fragrances & Flavours Pvt. Ltd. announced the establishment of The AARAV Atelier, a 4,500 sq. ft. Fragrance Creative Center, at its Thane headquarters. AARAV's journey to enhance its creative and consumer-led fragrance development capabilities is marked by the establishment of the new facility, which is a significant milestone. The AARAV Atelier is a co-creation hub that transcends the confines of a workspace. It unites perfumers, evaluators, and clients to create fragr

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has announced the restructuring of its subsidiary, GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP), as part of its strategy to adapt to prolonged weakness in the global polyols market and improve long-term business sustainability.

Saint-Gobain has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire AGC Corporation’s majority stake in AGC Polymer Materials, a leading Japanese manufacturer of polyurethane waterproofing and flooring solutions, marking another strategic step in expanding its global construction chemicals portfolio.

AkzoNobel develops self-cleaning coating for high-end building exteriors

Oxea has announced price increases for its Oxo Intermediates portfolio across Europe, effective August 1, 2026, or as customer contracts permit.......

Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products. Combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise, the result is a final product that meets both performance and environmental expectations.

Catalyxx today announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company’s first commercial-scale plant.

Symrise has executed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, a French premium natural ingredients house for fragrances. The proposed transaction is a strategic milestone that will accelerate Symrise's progress toward a leading position in premium natural fragrance ingredients, which are becoming an increasingly important source of differentiation in the creation of fine perfumes. Demand for natural, traceable and highly differentiated in

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has completed the restructuring of GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP) by acquiring the remaining 17.9% equity stake from Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (14.9%) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (3.0%), increasing its ownership from 82.1% to 100%.

BASF has strengthened its sustainable engineering plastics portfolio in China after its production facilities in Minhang, Shanghai, and the Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong received ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certification.

Rigid and flexible polyurethane (PU) foams remain two of the most commercially important polyurethane product families because they serve distinct but very large end-use markets: insulation and structural applications for rigid foam, and comfort, cushioning, and seating applications for flexible foam.

Tangzheng expands flavour solutions to support a variety of food manufacturing applications

IFF announces an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into a new distribution agreement with BASF.