Indorama Ventures Innovation Report 2026
The global automotive seat cushion market was valued at $21.7B in 2023, growing at 6.5% CAGR, with premium segments dominated by PU foam. Indorama’s Auraloop platform, backed by 24 patents, targets recyclable polyester fiber networks, creating a potential $1B+ market opportunity from even a fraction of volume displacement. In parallel, the specialty chemicals portfolio spans […]
How Sika Is Turning Adhesion, Cure Control, and Application Efficiency Into Competitive Advantage
The assumption that Sika’s construction chemicals R&D is still centered on conventional sealants and cement additives is no longer accurate. Its 2026 patent activity shows the strongest concentration in adhesion technology, with 48 patents, followed by automotive applications with 40 patents, cementitious systems with 35 patents, waterproofing and sealing with 29 patents, and polyurethane systems […]
