Covestro’s Baytown, Texas site received the 2025 Caring for Texas Award from the Texas Chemistry Council, recognizing its leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, emergency preparedness and community engagement. read more
Dudley J. Primeaux II explains why proper spray foam and polyurea application depends on more than maintaining a 1:1 ratio. The article breaks down the chemistry of formulation, the importance of complete mixing at the spray gun, and why both equipment data and human documentation matter in verifying quality results. read more
Covestro LLC's Newark, Ohio, site has received a 2026 Award for Excellence from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council for an innovative wastewater treatment enhancement project that strengthens environmental protection and improves water quality. The project includes major technology upgrades designed to eliminate the potential for plastic resin discharge, increase water recycling capabilities and support more sustainable site operations. read more
Evonik has developed a breakthrough "Debonding on Demand" concept to meet the growing requirements of today's manufacturing industry to increase circularity by improving the sustainability of adhesives. Developed in collaboration between Evonik's strategic innovation unit and business incubator, Creavis, and advanced polyurethane experts from the Comfort & Insulation business line, this innovative technology aims to address the pressing need for adhesives that can be easily removed for recycling read more
SprayWorks is proud to announce its new scholarship program, The James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship. read more
According to the American Chemistry Council’s Mid-Year 2018 Chemical Industry Situation and Outlook, the U.S. chemical industry in 2018 is looking positive. read more
Icynene Europe S.P.R.L. today announced the release of several new spray foam products as it continues to experience sustained growth within established markets and expand into new regions. 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
Covestro has recently started using carbon dioxide to produce a key component for making high-grade polyurethane foam thanks to an innovative process that saves on the petroleum-based raw material traditionally used. read more
This year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award finalists also included Dow’s VORA Zzz™ ultra-high airflow and moisture-wicking foam technology used in bedding applications, and Huntsman’s VITROX® HC 98010 polyol with SUPRASEC® 9801 isocyanate, a resin solution used in the chassis of the Bright Lite Structures’ Zenos E10 sports car. read more
More than 150 organizations participated in this year’s award series, and Covestro was one of six companies selected for the honor. read more
