BASF and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment...
New data shows dwindling market share, falling turnover and stalling circular transition. New figures published 8th October 2025 in Plastics the Fast Facts 2025 confirm the rapid and continuing decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. Despite...
This fast, eco-friendly technology produces automotive parts with reduced VOCs and CO₂ emissions, eliminating post-curing. It replaces traditional painting and hard-coating methods, streamlining exterior and lighting component manufacturing. CANNON continues to drive...
Huntsman has expanded its distribution relationship with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH. Under the terms of a new agreement, WOBATEK will now distribute Huntsman’s AVALON, IROGRAN and IROSTIC TPU products in Austria and Poland, as well as Southern Germany, Czech...
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of fully updated and extended editions of our popular regional directories of polyurethane systems houses. This complements IAL’s ongoing research into the global polyurethanes industry. These reports provide a...
At K 2025, CANNON Viking will display its new LayDown VariMaster system, a patented and unique solution for continuous slabstock foam block production. The LayDown VariMaster technology allows real-time adjustments to foam grades without interrupting production....
