ORLANDO, FLA. (October 7, 2026) – Today, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced Casper Core+™ Technology as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Polyurethanes Innovation Award at the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Fla.
“This award recognizes the technical achievements and forward-thinking approaches that advance the industry,” said Jason Sloan, director of CPI. “Casper Core+™ demonstrates how polyurethane chemistry continues to provide solutions to evolving demands. We congratulate Carpenter Co. on this well-deserved recognition and their contribution to the advancement of polyurethane technology.”
“We are honored to receive the Polyurethane Innovation Award for our patent-pending Casper Core+™ Technology. This win supports our long-held belief that Carpenter is a leader in innovation, research and development, and that we are on the right track to keep pushing the polyurethane industry forward,” said Scott Pugh, vice president of global research and development at Carpenter Co. “We are proud of the impacts Casper Core +™ Technology will continue to have on mattress recyclability, consumer comfort and experience, and the future of polyurethane flexible foam.”
Carpenter Co.’s description of Casper Core+™
Casper Core+™ is a 100% polyurethane foam mattress core designed to replicate the support and feel of traditional metal coils in a single, integrated component. By combining side-edge rails and support structures into one foam core, it enhances the comfort, performance, and durability of all-foam mattresses.
Mattresses made with Casper Core+™ are lighter than traditional hybrid spring mattresses, making them easier to transport and handle while also reducing end-of-life environmental impacts through a simpler, more streamlined recycling process.
The Polyurethanes Innovation Award program highlights the role that innovation plays in the industry and recognizes companies and individuals whose vision and perseverance bring new products, technologies, and initiatives to the marketplace.
