ACST News

Tariffs, Polyols, and the New Math: How U.S. Orders Reshape PU/PPG Sourcing for U.S. Buyers

The 2025 U.S. tariffs on polyols and polyurethane reshaped sourcing strategies for buyers and suppliers worldwide. This analysis explains duty calculations, landed costs, and trade-share shifts across China, Southeast Asia,...

Finnfoam Strengthens German Presence with Acquisition and Polyurethane Recycling Expansion

Finnfoam has acquired Bosig Baukunststoffe’s polyurethane recycling business in Elsterwerda, Germany, in a deal worth over €10 million. The plant will triple its PUR/PIR recycling capacity to 15,000 tonnes, supporting...

Covestro Expands Specialty Isocyanate Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition in the US and Thailand

Covestro is strengthening its specialty isocyanate business by acquiring two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Freeport, USA, and Rayong, Thailand. The move expands Covestro’s global footprint in...

TRIM Premium Launches in North America: Bäumer’s Next-Generation Foam Cutting Machine

Bäumer introduced its next-generation TRIM premium vertical foam cutting machine, featuring the new Bäumer HMI, at Foam Expo North America 2025 in Novi, Michigan. Designed for high-speed, fully automatic trimming,...

WudyDex Chemical Becomes Title Sponsor of PTIF 2026, Driving Green Transformation in the Polyurethane Industry

WudyDex Chemical has been announced as the Title Sponsor for the Polyurethane Technology International Forum (PTIF) 2026, set for June 22–27 in Shanghai. The partnership aims to advance green, low-carbon...

World’s First Phosgene-Free, Biogenic Carbon Isocyanate Unveiled by Algenesis Labs

Revolutionizing Sustainable Polyurethanes with 100% Plant-Based Innovation SAN DIEGO, August 4, 2025 – Algenesis Labs, a frontrunner in sustainable materials science, has officially launched its Bio-Iso™ pilot plant, marking a...

Beat the Heat: Smart Heat Safety Strategies for Construction Workers

Construction workers face serious risks from rising temperatures, including heat stress, reduced productivity, and long-term health damage. This blog outlines eight essential strategies for preventing heat-related illnesses on job sites...

How Organic Silicon Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping the Polyether Polyol Industry

A recent explosion at a major chemical plant in Shandong has sent shockwaves through the organic silicon supply chain, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in the global polyether polyol market. With mounting...

How U.S. Tariffs Are Redrawing Southeast Asia’s Polyurethane Market Landscape

Recent U.S. trade deals with Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia are transforming the polyurethane market in Southeast Asia. New tariffs on exports, strict transshipment rules, and shifting U.S.–China trade dynamics...

Polyurethane Innovations Driving Sustainability: From Enzyme-Based Recycling to Supercritical Foaming and High-Performance Adhesives

Polyurethane, long known for its versatility, is now undergoing a green transformation across multiple industries—from packaging and construction to new energy vehicles and footwear. With groundbreaking research and emerging technologies,...

How the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Reshapes the U.S. Polyurethane Market

The polyurethane industry is entering a new era of uncertainty and opportunity following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark legislation recently signed into law. Extending...

Polyurethane Injection Grouting: A Complete Guide to Crack Repair and Waterproofing

Polyurethane grouting is a highly effective method for sealing cracks and stopping leaks in concrete structures. This article explains what polyurethane injection grout is, how it works, the differences between...