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  • Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions in Transaction Valued at $14.5B

  • Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions in Transaction Valued at $14.5B

    • By Solstice Advanced Materials
    • Added on Jul 08, 2026

    Solstice Advanced Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including net debt. The combined company is expected to expand Solstice’s reach across electronics, AI infrastructure, thermal management, data center cooling, refrigerant solutions, and specialty materials markets. read more

  • Global Chemical Leaders Invest in the Future of High-Performance Materials

  • Global Chemical Leaders Invest in the Future of High-Performance Materials

    • By ChemNet
    • Added on Jul 06, 2026

    Global chemical companies are making strategic moves to strengthen their high-performance materials businesses. Recent acquisitions, divestitures, and spin-offs from Covestro, BASF, INEOS, and Honeywell point to continued innovation, stronger supply networks, and growth across industries connected to polyurethanes, coatings, adhesives, and spray foam. read more

  • Cheap Today, Costly Tomorrow

  • Cheap Today, Costly Tomorrow

    • By Tom Harris, PUR Consulting LLC
    • Added on Jun 25, 2026

    Tom Harris of PUR Consulting LLC explains why purchasing imported or non-compliant spray polyurethane foam materials can place contractors at serious risk. This article outlines U.S. and Canadian code-compliance requirements, third-party testing expectations, importer liability, insurance concerns, and the long-term consequences of choosing low-cost, unapproved systems. read more

  • Olin and Huntsman to Merge, Creating $12B North American Chemicals Leader

  • Olin and Huntsman to Merge, Creating $12B North American Chemicals Leader

    • By Olin Corporation; Huntsman Corporation
    • Added on Jun 16, 2026

    Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a major North American chemicals company with expanded polyurethane systems, advanced materials and upstream chemical capabilities. The combined company, to be named OlinHuntsman, expects more than $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits, with the transaction anticipated to close in the first half of 2027. read more

  • Building Code Essentials for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications

  • Building Code Essentials for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications

    • By Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation
    • Added on Jun 11, 2026

    Spray polyurethane foam delivers strong performance in residential and commercial building envelopes, but successful installation depends on more than product selection. This article explains key code considerations for SPF, including fire requirements, thermal and ignition barriers, inspection readiness, and how early coordination can help avoid costly rework. read more

  • BASF Advances China Expansion as Zhanjiang Site Targets €5B Sales

  • BASF Advances China Expansion as Zhanjiang Site Targets €5B Sales

    • By MarketBeat
    • Added on Jun 09, 2026

    BASF says its new Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong, China, has started operations on schedule and below budget. The facility is expected to generate €4 billion to €5 billion in sales by 2030, with EBITDA turning positive from 2027 as production ramps up. The company is positioning the site as a low-carbon, digitally enabled hub powered by 100% renewable energy. read more

  • Remembering Karen Haight Huntsman: A Life of Faith, Family, and Service

  • Remembering Karen Haight Huntsman: A Life of Faith, Family, and Service

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jun 08, 2026

    Karen Haight Huntsman, beloved matriarch, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for compassionate care, passed away on June 1, 2026, at age 88. Her legacy of faith, family devotion, and service lives on through the institutions she helped shape, the countless lives she touched, and the generations of family who carry forward her love and example. read more

  • Covestro Wins 2026 Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Award for Newark Sustainability Project

  • Covestro Wins 2026 Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Award for Newark Sustainability Project

    • By Covestro
    • Added on May 26, 2026

    Covestro LLC's Newark, Ohio, site has received a 2026 Award for Excellence from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council for an innovative wastewater treatment enhancement project that strengthens environmental protection and improves water quality. The project includes major technology upgrades designed to eliminate the potential for plastic resin discharge, increase water recycling capabilities and support more sustainable site operations. read more

  • Huntsman’s W-Wall™ Earns UL Certification for Multifamily Fire-Rated Wall Assemblies

  • Huntsman’s W-Wall™ Earns UL Certification for Multifamily Fire-Rated Wall Assemblies

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on May 14, 2026

    Huntsman Building Solutions has earned UL certification for its W-Wall™ assembly, a fire-rated wall solution designed for multifamily and townhome construction. The system combines OC NO-MIX open cell spray foam insulation with a two-hour load-bearing wall assembly that delivers air sealing, sound attenuation and improved installation efficiency while helping builders meet code requirements and reduce construction complexity. read more

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