Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)
Polyurethanes Technical Conference
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference, the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America, offers the unique convergence of industry expertise, professional networking, and regulatory insight. Learn more about the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference on our conference page.
Learn MoreSafe Handling of MDI and TDI Training Program
Two training programs designed to inform employers and employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of MDI and TDI and best practices to minimize potential risks.
Learn moreEconomic Benefits of Polyurethanes 2024
The polyurethanes industry generates upstream jobs in direct supplier industries and even more in expenditure-induced employment. Nearly five jobs are created for each job in the U.S. polyurethanes industry. This is known as the multiplier effect, where the spending activity generated by an industry is used to support other industries and jobs through purchases of supplies, equipment, services, etc. and wages to employees which are spent on consumer goods and services, housing, etc.
Learn moreProfessional Development Program

CPI's Education Center has been offering the Professional Development Program (PDP) for two decades. This program is designed for both experienced professionals and newcomers in the polyurethane industry. The PDP programs offers an extensive range of in-person and virtual courses covering topics relevant to technical and non-technical experts.
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Learn moreCenter for the Polyurethanes Industry Members
Membership in the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) is open to all segments of the polyurethanes industry, including raw material producers, systems suppliers, processing machinery and equipment manufacturers, as well as users and distributors of polyurethane materials who manufacture flexible or rigid foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants or elastomers.