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  • Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco and Enverge

    • By Amrize
    • Added on Jun 17, 2026

    In this role, Wernthaler will oversee the strategic direction, operational execution, and commercial growth of both business units, serving a broad spectrum of commercial and residential markets across the roofing, waterproofing, sealants, adhesives, and insulation industries. read more

  • 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

    • 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

  • Elevate Introduces LEED v5 Resource for Roofing Specifications

    • By Elevate™
    • Added on Jun 11, 2026

    Elevate has introduced a LEED v5 Credit Guide designed to help project teams understand how roofing systems can support certification priorities such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, resilience, water management, and material transparency. The guide outlines how commercial roofing products, including reflective membranes and high R-value insulation, can contribute to measurable performance outcomes under the updated LEED framework. read more

  • 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

    • 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

    • 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