Sustainable Polyurethane Production Without Toxic Isocyanate
Polyurethanes (PUR) are found in many products, such as upholstered furniture, foam or insulation materials, flooring, paints and even medical catheter tubes. The production of these high-demand plastics, however, relies on toxic isocyanate. Fraunhofer researchers...Covestro Expands TDI Production Capacity in China
Covestro has successfully completed a major debottlenecking project at its TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production facility in Shanghai, China. The company has increased the annual production capacity from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons, representing a 20 percent...Covestro introduces innovative CQ-Configurator for real-time sustainable polyurethane foam design
Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The...LANXESS raises prices for adipic acid
LANXESS is raising its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of EUR 100 per ton and applies worldwide. This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher raw material costs....Covestro launches new TPU production site in South China
Covestro has commenced production at its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) manufacturing site in Zhuhai, a coastal city in South China. The first phase, representing a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, will produce approximately 30,000 tons of TPU...CANNON to Showcase Next-Generation Composite Manufacturing Technologies at JEC World 2026
Advanced engineering solutions for efficient, high-performance composite manufacturing At JEC World 2026, the leading global exhibition for composite materials, held March 10 to 12 in Paris, The Cannon Group will present a portfolio of integrated manufacturing...IAL Consultants Publishes Global Overview of the Polyurethane Dispersions Market
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of its report A Global Overview of the Polyurethane Dispersions (PUDs) Market. This is the seventh edition of this comprehensive report on the global polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) market, offering an...AVK-Innovation Award 2026 – submissions now open
The AVK honors groundbreaking innovations in the field of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK) is calling for entries for the prestigious AVK Innovation Award 2026. The association is looking for outstanding...Event Calendar – FAPU
SMMShipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology1st – 4th September 2026Messe Hamburg, GermanyOrganiser:Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbHMesseplatz 1, 20357 Hamburge-mail: info@hamburg-messe.dewww.smm-hamburg.com 11th PU Elastomer Trade Meeting16th – 17th September...
