IDI Acquires Foam Stop, Expanding Spray Foam Distribution in Southern Indiana
- By IDI
- Added on Aug 24, 2026
IDI has acquired Foam Stop, a spray foam distributor serving Southern Indiana, and welcomed owner Chris Camenisch to the IDI team. read more
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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
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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
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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
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NCFI Polyurethanes Welcomes Rex Klentzman, P.E. to Geotechnical Division
- By NCFI
- Added on Jun 23, 2026
One of the industry's most respected and experienced technical authorities in polyurethane ground improvement and specialty grouting joins NCFI to support technical education, project development, and engineering engagement. read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Covestro Baytown Site Receives 2025 Caring for Texas Award for Safety, Sustainability and Community Impact
- By Covestro
- Added on Jun 05, 2026
Covestro’s Baytown, Texas site received the 2025 Caring for Texas Award from the Texas Chemistry Council, recognizing its leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, emergency preparedness and community engagement. read more
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The Chemistry of Formulating & Processing Off-Ratio vs Off-Mix and It’s Not The Same…
- By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Dudley J. Primeaux II explains why proper spray foam and polyurea application depends on more than maintaining a 1:1 ratio. The article breaks down the chemistry of formulation, the importance of complete mixing at the spray gun, and why both equipment data and human documentation matter in verifying quality results. read more
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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
