Polyurethane
Huntsman Reports Q4 Loss Amid Market Challenges, Plans Cost-Cutting Measures
February 19, 2025 – Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) recently released its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting revenues of 1.452billion.Unfortunately,thecompanyincurredanetlossof141 million, with an adjusted net loss reaching 43million.However,adjustedEBITDAremainedatalevelof71 million. Following the release of the earnings report, Peter R. Huntsman, Chairman, President, and CEO of Huntsman Corporation, stated that the fourth-quarter performance was generally in line with the company’s…
Mitsui Chemicals Expands Capacity for High-Demand MR™ Eyeglass Lens Material
January 18, 2025 – Mitsui Chemicals Announces Capacity Expansion for MR™ Eyeglass Lens Material Mitsui Chemicals has recently announced a significant capacity expansion for its exclusively developed MR™ eyeglass lens material. This move aims to cater to the escalating global demand for high-refractive-index eyeglass lenses. The polyurethane-based lens material, manufactured using advanced polymerization technology, boasts…
Green Transformation: JLR Introduces Eco-Friendly PU Foam in Car Seats
November 29, 2024 – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a significant breakthrough in collaboration with industry giants Dow and Adient, successfully tackling the challenge of closed-loop recycling of waste polyurethane (PU) seat foam. This innovative achievement enables the reintegration of recycled materials into the production process of new automotive seats, marking a substantial advancement…
Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils High-Bio-Content BENEBiOL™ Polycarbonate Diol
October 29, 2024 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has unveiled its latest breakthrough, BENEBiOL™, a polycarbonate diol with a significantly higher bio-based content. This groundbreaking product will make its debut at the 4th Sustainable Materials Exhibition, held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, at the end of October. According to MCG, BENEBiOL™ is the…
Calcium Carbonate: A Key Ingredient for Enhanced Adhesive Performance
August 15, 2024 – Calcium carbonate plays a pivotal role in the adhesives industry. By incorporating an appropriate amount of calcium carbonate powder, the adhesive properties and stability of glues can be significantly enhanced. The microfine structure and porous nature of calcium carbonate increase the contact area between the adhesive and the material being bonded,…