Urethanes Technology International

Covestro has put its plans for a new world-scale MDI plant on hold, citing the European energy crisis, the war in Ukraine and the weakening global economy as the reasons for its decision.

Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont will pay Rogers, based in Chandler, Ariz., a termination fee of $162.5 million. Rogers shares dropped by 43 percent on the news, while DuPont's rose by 6 percent.

As vice president of sustainability and responsible care at the American Chemistry Council, Toomey will be responsible for strengthening the industry's role as a solutions provider.

Executives say inventory is "as low as it's ever been in MDI." And it looks to remain this way well into the year.

Lubrizol Engineered Polymers has introduced a new grade of TPU for wires and cables, offering advances in performance over existing materials.

After a rejected—and unsolicited—takeover attempt from Austria-based Greiner, Recticel has approved the sale of its engineered foam business to a U.S.-based company.

A tight supply of materials and a recovering market means higher prices. For Huntsman, this means increased sales, according to third-quarter financial results.

Irish insulation manufacturer Kingspan Group plans to boost its investments in its French businesses, noting the country is its largest market.

Trelleborg A.B. reported a strong Q3 with sales up despite challenges in the supply chain—challenges the company predicts are here to stay in Q4.

Huntsman Corp. and Pursell Agri-Tech L.L.C. are the winner's of this year's Polyurethane Innovation Award thanks to their potential impact on a global crisis.

As demand for bio-based industrial solutions continues to grow, Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Arkema's epoxides business.

What if just about all in-process waste could be reused? Lubrizol is launching a pair of shoes that seems to do just this.

Huntsman Building Solutions' new D-Max Wall assembly allows continuous installation of spray polyurethane foam insulation—even in inclement weather.

Recticel has rebuffed Greiner's unsolicted takeover and plans to sell its engineered foams business to Carpenter Co.