Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference - Call for Papers and Posters
Polyurethanes 2008 Technical Conference will take place September 29 - October 1, 2008 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Each year, CPI issues a Call For Papers and Call For Posters. Our technical conference is being specifically tailored to meet the detailed needs of manufacturers and processor of polyurethane-based products in all the key industrial sectors. The program format selected for this conference will be detailed presentations describing the latest research and technical developments for all important industry sectors. The posters selected for this conference will describe the latest technical developments for all important industry sectors. learn more...
latest news
- TECNOLOGÍAS ECOLÓGICAS, RECUBRIMIENTOS, ADHESIVOS Y SELLADORES MEJORADOS SE PRESENTARÁN EN LA CONFERENCIA MUNDIAL SOBRE POLIURETANOS
- GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, IMPROVED COATINGS, ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS TO BE PRESENTED AT GLOBAL POLYURETHANES CONFERENCE
- L'ACC PUBBLICA IL BANDO DEL CONCORSO "INNOVATION AWARD" PER LA CONFERENZA TECNICA DEL 2008 SUI POLIURETANI
key issues
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Market Intelligence for Growth
- Understanding the market and its needs are important elements for succeeding in business, thus the need for market intelligence. How polyurethanes can improve quality of life and where the industry is heading are key elements that every player in the polyurethanes industry needs to know. Developing an end-use survey focusing on the NAFTA Region (United States, Canada and Mexico) can address this issue.
latest publications
- 2006 Professional Development Programs
Multiple 100 level and 200 level polyurethane (PU) professional development programs are available including: Introduction to PU Chemistry; Introduction to PU Technology; Markets and Applications with a Brief Introduction to PU Chemistry; PU CASE; PU Raw Materials Testing, Specifications and Performance: The Myth and the Magic; Building Codes Introduction and Overview Relative to PU; EHS Issues of Aromatic Diisocyanates Relatives to PU; Physical Testing of PU Foams.
CPI
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council promotes the sustainable growth of the polyurethane industry, in accordance with the principles of Responsible Care®, by identifying and managing issues that could impact the industry, in cooperation with user groups. Its members are U.S. producers or distributors of chemicals and equipment used to make polyurethane or are manufacturers of polyurethane products.
Did You Know?
Did you know that polyurethane carpet cushion not only makes carpet more comfortable to walk on, but also helps keep your carpet looking better longer? By absorbing the forces from walking and rolling traffic, polyurethane carpet cushion acts to protect the carpet face from damage. The result is improved appearance retention, potentially adding to the useful life of the carpet.
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