The United States Department of Energy has announced more than $27 million in funding for 12 projects in the advanced plastics recycling arena, including four with direct relevance to the polyurethanes field.

Since Huntsman completed the acquisition of spray polyurethane foam specialist Icynene-Lapolla in February 2020, the coronavirus has made the world a very different place. Yet despite the challenging landscape, the integration of the two businesses has progressed rapidly.

While China's August exports were down compared to last August, they were an improvement over the July numbers.

TPU products now can be processed virtually in BASF's Utrasim mold and product simulation tool.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has appointed Rick Duncan as interim executive director.

A new series of ultra-high solids polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives has been added to Toyochem's Cyabine range.

American Excelsior is investing in new equipment for foam processing at three locations across the country.

Hennecke is shaking up production to cut manufacturing times, improve quality and change culture.

ICP Building Solutions Group has added a new grade of adhesives to its California Sports Surfaces range.

Dow has launched an automated polyurethane formulation system and will be fleshing out details over the coming months.

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have succeeded in using algae oils to formulate commercial-quality polyurethane foams that can be used in the midsole of shoes and the footbed of flip-flops.

MIDLAND, Mich.—Dow Inc. will cut 6 percent of its jobs and cut costs by an additional $150 million in 2020 as the effects of the coronavirus on its business became clearer in its second fiscal quarter.

Rescheduling the exhibition means that the deadline for paper proposals for the attached conference has also been extended.

SHANGHAI—Wanhua is cooperating with two Chinese partners on TPU 3D printing for construction molds and related areas.