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Premier Professional Development Programs Stand Out at #PolyCon18
- By Spray Foam Staff
- Added on Sep 18, 2018
One of the key features that distinguishes the 61st Polyurethanes Technical Conference from other industry events is our Professional Development Program (PDP). Industry newcomers and seasoned polyurethane professionals alike have the opportunity to access these exclusive educational and training courses. read more

Registration Now Open For the 61st Polyurethanes Technical Conference
- Added on Apr 20, 2018
Registration is now open for the 61st Polyurethanes Technical Conference that will be hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council on October 1-3, 2018. read more

ACC Report: NAFTA Critical to Growth and Job Creation by U.S. Chemical Manufacturers
- Added on Mar 07, 2018
New Data Confirms NAFTA Has Driven Historic Growth; Highlights Potential for Modernized Trade Pact to Boost U.S Chemical Exports, Support Trade Balance read more

U.S. Chemical Production Accelerates as Manufacturing Sector Advances
- Added on Jan 29, 2018
During December, chemical output increased in all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southeast regions. read more

CPI Announces Course Curriculum for Polyurethane Professional Development Program
- Added on Jul 19, 2017
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced the nine courses for the 2017 Polyurethanes Professional Development Program (PDP) presented by the CPI Education Center. read more

CPI Announces Keynote Speaker for 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference
- Added on Jun 30, 2017
Dr. Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines, with special relevance to the plastics and polyurethanes industry, and how companies can help plan a course of action to differentiate our industry from others. The conference will take place from Oct. 2-4, 2017, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans. read more

ACC Continues Strong Opposition to DTSC Over Spray Foam
- Added on May 25, 2017
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today hosted a public hearing for comments on its proposal to list spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) materials containing unreacted methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI), a key component in SPF, as a Priority Product under the state’s Safer Consumer Products Program. read more

Covestro LLC Awarded for Excellent Product Safety and Stewardship Efforts for Second Year in a Row
- Added on May 22, 2017
Covestro was one of only two companies to receive a Product Safety Award, which recognizes member organizations that have excelled at driving continuous improvement in their product safety and stewardship programs. read more

American Chemistry Council Honors BASF with Award for Outstanding Employee Safety Initiative
- Added on May 05, 2017
ERP drives culture change through leadership development and employee engagement, enabling BASF facilities to shift its focus “upstream,” before an incident or injury occurs, to influence at-risk behaviors or unsafe conditions. read more

Unparalleled Polyurethane Technologies Sought for Popular Innovation Award
- Added on Apr 12, 2017
This annual industry-wide competition recognizes the most inventive technologies and other advances in the polyurethanes industry. Innovators are encouraged to act quickly and submit their applications before June 17th. read more

New Study: Insulation Industry Important to U.S. Economy
- Added on Apr 06, 2017
The industry also helps support around 400,000 jobs each year, according to the report. read more