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Asian Petrochemicals in an Age of Overcapacity
Asian Petrochemicals in an Age of Overcapacity
Dow’s isocyanates facility in Freeport, Texas has earned ISCC PLUS certification, marking a significant step in the company’s transition toward more sustainable and circular production. The certification highlights Dow’s efforts... Read more...
Dow Expands Bio-Circular Materials Portfolio as Freeport MDI Facility Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification in the U.S.
Dow Expands Bio-Circular Materials Portfolio as Freeport MDI Facility Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification in the U.S.
Dow’s Freeport, Texas MDI facility has earned ISCC PLUS certification, enabling bio-circular, mass-balance-attributed MDI products from the Ecolibrium™ portfolio. The certification expands sustainable polyurethane materials for insulation, automotive, furniture, and... Read more...
Trump Signs Spending Bill to End US Government Shutdown, Federal Services Resume
Trump Signs Spending Bill to End US Government Shutdown, Federal Services Resume
President Trump has signed a spending bill to end the longest US government shutdown, allowing federal services to resume operations. The legislation guarantees back pay for federal workers, funding for... Read more...
Pearl Accelerates Transition Away from HCFC-141b Ahead of 2026 Ban
Pearl Accelerates Transition Away from HCFC-141b Ahead of 2026 Ban
Pearl Polyurethane Systems is accelerating its transition away from HCFC-141b in response to upcoming environmental regulations and China’s 2026 production ban. As part of the global HCFC phase-out under the... Read more...
Covestro and Nippon Paint Strengthen Strategic Partnership in China at CIIE
Covestro and Nippon Paint Strengthen Strategic Partnership in China at CIIE
At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Covestro and Nippon Paint strengthened their strategic partnership to advance low-carbon, high-performance coating technologies for China’s automotive and industrial sectors. The collaboration... Read more...
President of Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association Mr. Li Liangjun Visits PUdaily for Industry Exchange and Collaboration
President of Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association Mr. Li Liangjun Visits PUdaily for Industry Exchange and Collaboration
President Li Liangjun, President of the Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association and Vice President of Shanghai Huayi Group, visited PUdaily to discuss the upcoming Polyurethane Technology International Forum 2026 (PTIF 2026).... Read more...
Evonik Doubles Polyamide Capacity in China with New Long-Chain Polyamides Expansion
Evonik Doubles Polyamide Capacity in China with New Long-Chain Polyamides Expansion
Evonik expands its Shanghai plant to double long-chain polyamide production capacity by 2025. The new line supports Asia’s growing demand for high-performance polymers in automotive, sports, and new energy vehicle... Read more...
Hennecke Group Showcases Next-Gen Polyurethane Machinery at PUTECH Eurasia 2025
Hennecke Group Showcases Next-Gen Polyurethane Machinery at PUTECH Eurasia 2025
Discover how the Hennecke Group is shaping the future of the polyurethane industry at PUTECH Eurasia 2025. Explore next-generation PU metering machines, sustainable sandwich panel production, and cutting-edge polyurethane recycling... Read more...
Global Call for Innovative Presentations – PTIF 2026
Global Call for Innovative Presentations – PTIF 2026
PTIF 2026 will be held in Shanghai, June 22–27, 2026, inviting global PU industry experts, companies, and researchers to submit innovative presentations on polyurethane technology, green solutions, and smart manufacturing.... Read more...
U.S. Chemical Leaders Warn: Rail Merger Threatens Manufacturing Competitiveness
U.S. Chemical Leaders Warn: Rail Merger Threatens Manufacturing Competitiveness
Forty U.S. chemical CEOs are urging regulators to block the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger, warning it could reduce rail competition, raise transportation costs, and threaten U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.... Read more...
BASF Strengthens Global Competitiveness by Consolidating Asian PolyTHF® Operations
BASF Strengthens Global Competitiveness by Consolidating Asian PolyTHF® Operations
BASF is optimizing its global PolyTHF® (polytetrahydrofuran) operations by consolidating production in Caojing, China, and closing the Ulsan site in South Korea by 2026. This strategic adjustment strengthens BASF’s competitiveness,... Read more...
Huntsman and Steitz Secura Deliver Breakthrough in Sustainable Safety Footwear
Huntsman and Steitz Secura Deliver Breakthrough in Sustainable Safety Footwear
Huntsman and Steitz Secura have developed a groundbreaking sustainable polyurethane (PU) solution that reuses production scrap to create recycled midsoles for safety footwear. The new DALTOPED® PU system enables circular... Read more...