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 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
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
During December, chemical output increased in all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southeast regions. read more
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
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
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 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
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
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
The industry also helps support around 400,000 jobs each year, according to the report. read more
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) announced today 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
Design professionals can get all of their answers about incorporating SPF in their latest projects.
