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
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’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
Insulation Distributors Inc. (IDI) has once again earned top recognition from Insulate America, being named 2026 Supplier of the Year Award winner for the fifth year in a row. read more
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026. read more
Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated Summer 2026 Issue, brought to you by Profoam, available in print, digital, and app editions. read more
OSHA is increasing heat-safety inspections across construction and outdoor jobsites. Contractors can reduce risk by documenting water and shade checks, JSAs, worker training, incident reports, and corrective actions before inspectors arrive. read more
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 Building Solutions honors the life and legacy of Randy Nicklas, a respected engineer, industry pioneer, and beloved former colleague whose kindness, expertise, and optimism left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Randy helped shape the spray foam and building envelope industry while making every person around him feel welcome, valued, and supported. read more
Johns Manville announced that President and CEO Bob Wamboldt will retire effective August 1, 2026, with John Vasuta succeeding him as the company’s next President and CEO. Vasuta brings extensive leadership experience from Johns Manville and prior executive roles at Bridgestone Corp., positioning him to lead the Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer into its next chapter of growth and innovation. read more
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
BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB isocyanate, a biomass-balanced solution designed to reduce the carbon footprint of spray foam insulation systems without requiring changes to formulations or application processes. Engineered for seamless integration, this innovation supports growing demand for sustainable construction materials while maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance expected in the North American spray foam market. read more
