Just as the weather changes from season to season in North America, so the economy cycles through better and worse times. It always has and always will. A major economic indicator is residential and commercial construction and within that sector, insulation plays an important role, but we can’t always look only to housing starts or new permits to gage our industry. read more
What role does SPF insulation play in the defense against different weather regions around the world? read more
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced Demilec (USA) Inc. as the winner of the 2018 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Demilec's winning entry, one of three finalists, was announced during the closing session of the 2018 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Atlanta. read more
Covestro has been building on the potential of polyurethanes since their invention by Otto Bayer in 1937. The company’s knowledge of this versatile material will be on display at the 61st Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference on Oct. 1-3 in Atlanta. read more
The Wind Investigation Program (WIP) Committee deployed volunteer hurricane wind investigators after Hurricane Irma made landfall. Team members for the hurricane wind investigations were wind engineers, roofing material specialists, insurance analysts, structural engineers, and consultants. read more
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
International Fireproof Technology, Inc. has reduced the cost of applying DC315 for code compliance on 30 major blends of SPF. read more
