THE URETHANE BLOG

Pearl Commissions New Facility in Jeddah

Pearl Commissions New Facility in Jeddah

With this new
facility, Pearl is accelerating the implementation of its PearlX2 growth plan set to double the
company’s size over the coming five-year period.

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Wanhua 2022 Results

Wanhua 2022 Results

The company has become the world’s biggest methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) supplier, with a combined capacity of 3.05m tonne/year as of late 2022.

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MDI Overview

MDI Overview

And according to Covestro’s report, the global MDI demand in 2022 was 8,250 k tons, increased by 0.2% year on year.

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PO Prices Rising in China Dragging Polyol Along for the Ride

PO Prices Rising in China Dragging Polyol Along for the Ride

In February, multiple PO facilities in China experienced overhauls, technical transformation, or output reduction, including Jishen Chemical, Qixiang Tengda, Yida Chemical, Satellite Chemical, Sinopec Tianjin, Sinopec Zhenhai, etc., involving a total capacity of 1.69 mtpa.

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Univar Solutions Going Private

Univar Solutions Going Private

Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar
Solutions” or the “Company”) and Apollo (NYSE: APO) announced today that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo
(the “Apollo Funds”) have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the Company in an all-cash
transaction that values the Company at an enterprise value of approximately $8.1 billion.

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We Asked ChatGPT About Spray Foam

We Asked ChatGPT About Spray Foam

“…If you are considering upgrading your home or business’s insulation, spray foam may be an excellent choice for you…”

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