MDI
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Wanhua Chemical Group announced its Hungarian subsidiary BorsodChem resumed MDI and TDI production after maintenance, restoring annual capacities of 400,000 and 250,000 metric tons respectively.
RPM International expects raw material inflation of 5-8% through fiscal 2027, citing tight supplies of MDI and propylene oxide. Demand remains strong in construction and energy sectors despite weak DI
Olin and Huntsman shareholders will vote on their proposed all-stock merger on August 25, targeting over $400 million in cost synergies. The combination aims to vertically integrate chlor-alkali and a
Covestro plans to build a new 660,000 metric ton MDI plant in Shanghai and evaluate a similar facility in the UAE. The expansion targets rising global demand for polyurethane raw materials using propr
Wanhua Chemical announced a 20-day suspension of its 800,000 metric tons/year MDI unit at the Fujian Industrial Park starting June 23 for scheduled maintenance. The company stated this routine upkeep
Israeli Ground Forces confirmed an attack on the Karun Petrochemical plant in Iran's Mahshahr zone, potentially disrupting supply of key chemicals such as MDI and TDI.
Covestro declared force majeure on North American MDI supply due to production issues, effective May 19. This exacerbates strain on the regional polyurethane market amid existing supply constraints fr
BASF expects its $1 billion MDI plant expansion in Louisiana to reach production by Q3, doubling site capacity to 600,000 tonnes annually. This major US investment aligns with the company's strategy t
BASF has implemented a $200 per metric ton price increase for MDI across the ASEAN region. This adjustment affects procurement costs for downstream polyurethane manufacturers.
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