ISOPA is moving to the EU district in December
On July 14, the Board of ISOPA decide to move the association’s office. Starting 1 December 2018, ISOPA offices will be in the heart of the EU district, Rue Belliard 65. This move will reinforce the synergies across our value chain. ISOPA will...
ISOPA updates its data protection policy in compliance with GDPR
ISOPA becomes GDPR compliant. Data protection is something that ISOPA takes very seriously, as such, ISOPA is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. The attached privacy notice (see sidebar) describes how...
The Modern Building Alliance launches its website
The Modern Building Alliance has today announced the launch of its website. The Alliance of trade associations and companies, of which ISOPA is a member, represents the plastics industry in the construction sector. The Modern Building...
ECHA publishes consolidated opinion of RAC and SEAC
On 18 May 2018, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the consolidated opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) on the restriction of diisocyanates, marking important step in...
The Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne, with support from ISOPA, funds special aid projects to the amount of €14,000
Two projects have received funding this year from the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne, with support from ISOPA. The first project, the nursery Arbre de Vie (Schaarbeek and Jette), received a sum total of €9,000. The President...
Parliament approves the revised text of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
Parliament's approval of a revised EPBD is a positive step towards meeting the EU’s energy and climate change goals. The European Parliament has approved aims to fully utilise the construction sector in its ability to help the EU meet its energy...
ISOPA Mutual Aid System
ISOPA members renew the mutual aid system in case of incidents for safe transport of MDI and TDI Last week, member companies of ISOPA renewed their commitment to the mutual aid system in case of incidents for transport of MDI and TDI. The safe...
RAC and SEAC agree on the restriction of diisocyanates in the workplace
The 2 committees of ECHA, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) have adopted the restriction proposal on diisocyanates. Both committees agreed on the restriction of diisocyanates in the...
ISOPA Celebrates 30 Years of Engagement
BRUSSELS, 12 December 2017 - ISOPA, the European trade association for producers of diisocyanates and polyols, celebrated its 30th anniversary of successfully engaging with key policymakers and communicating the benefits of polyurethanes to...
ISOPA co-signs Joint Reaction Paper for an EU Ambitious Industrial Strategy
ISOPA, along with 119 organisations, has co-signed a joint reaction paper to the Communication of the European Commission on “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable industry: a renewed EU industrial policy strategy” A wide range...
UTECH exhibition and conference for global polyurethanes industry to take place 29-31 May, 2018
The UTECH exhibition and conference for global polyurethanes industry will take place between 29-31 May, 2018 at the MECC in Maastricht. It is the leading international event for the polyurethanes industry and attracts thousands of...
ISOPA attends 60th CPI Conference in the United States (1st-3rd October 2017)
ISOPA attends 60th CPI Conference in the United States Secretary General of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, was invited to attend the 60th CPI conference held in New Orleans in Louisiana. Among the updates provided on new developments in the...
ISOPA answers questions from RAC on the proposed restriction in diisocyanates (September 2017)
ISOPA Secretary General attends RAC 42 in Helsinki General Secretary of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, attended the RAC 42 in Helsinki for the first time as an expert. He was called upon to comment on questions on the proposed restriction on...
ISOPA attends FEICA General Assembly (September 2017)
Jörg Palmersheim attends FEICA General Assembly. This year`s FEICA General Assembly took place in Pula on the island of Sardinia. General Secretary of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, was invited to attend the GA as well as the regulatory round table...
KPUS Forum provides introduction to 60 years of polyurethanes, followed by a meeting of the Global PU Associations working group
ISOPA along with CPI offer insight into the polyurethanes industry in Europe and the United States to Korean counterparts. The conference was followed by the annual Global PU Association working group. Jeju Island, South-Korea Secretary General...
Joint Declaration for an ambitious EU industrial policy
The European manufacturing sector has tremendous capacity for research and innovation, boasts a skilled workforce, and has earned a global reputation for quality and sustainability. The manufacturing sector is ready to step up its cooperation...
ISOPA and 8 supporting organisations release a joint statement on the European ‘Building Envelope’ industry position
ISOPA, along with 8 supporting organisations released a joint statement on the industry position on upscaling deep renovation in the EU’s Clean Energy Package. The joint statement highlights that reaching a high performance of the building...
ISOPA conduct webinar on the EU`s REACH regulation process and implications
ISOPA, in conjunction with Crain Communications, conducted a webinar on 'Diisocyanates: The EU`s REACH regulation process and implications'. ISOPA held a webinar to discuss the process and implications of the EU's REACH regulation. The webinar...
ISOPA and the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne support shelter houses in Brussels
Thanks to its commitment to the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne, ISOPA has had the honour of supporting the renovation of shelter houses in Brussels. Last April, Jörg Palmersheim, Secretary General of ISOPA, was present when the newly renovated...
ISOPA calls for a fair and smart strategy with lightweight initiatives for achieving EU’s goals on the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
ISOPA joins forces with PlasticsEurope and the European Aluminium Association to call for a fair and smart strategy with lightweight initiatives for achieving EU’s goals on the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Their three...
Europur publishes factsheet on end-of-life solutions for flexible foam
Flexible polyurethane foam (‘PU foam’) is a thermoset polymer. It is used in a very wide range of durable applications, notably in mattresses, upholstered furniture and in vehicles. As an example, nearly 90% of mattresses produced in the EU...
How to navigate REACH – A guide to the restriction process applying to diisocyanates
Welcome to the ISOPA/ALIPA guide to the REACH processes applying to diisocyanates! ISOPA launches its latest ebook which aims to answer all questions you may have on diisocyanates and their safe handling. More specifically, this guide elaborates...
ISOPA Driver Training trainer session — March 9th, 2017
An ISOPA 1st Tier Trainer session will be held in German/English on March 9th, 2017 (13H30-17H) at the Covestro Premises in Leverkusen. This time, this event will be kindly sponsored by COVESTRO. The training is...
ISOPA Driver Training trainer session — March 9th, 2017
An ISOPA 1st Tier Trainer session will be held in German/English on March 9th, 2017 (13H30-17H) at the Covestro Premises in Leverkusen. This time, this event will be kindly sponsored by COVESTRO. The training is...
Polyurethane Passive House Celebrates Its Five-Year Anniversary – Research Confirms Its Unique Performance
While the European Commission is finalizing its proposals on energy efficiency and performance of buildings raising hopes for an ambitious programme for buildings and therefore the construction sector, the Passive House...
Buy the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne advent calendar and contribute to ISOPA’s efforts to support victims of domestic violence in Brussels
For the second year in a row, ISOPA is a proud sponsor of the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne advent calendar. Proceeds will help girls and women, who have been victims of domestic violence, to renovate the "Chèvrefeuille" shelter in...
Proposed REACH restriction dossier reflects industry’s commitment to safe use of diisocyanates
On 7 October 2016, German REACH competent authorities submitted a restriction dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposing risk management measures to ensure safe handling of diisocyanates at the workplace. The dossier...
Updated “Emergency Response Guidelines for Transport of TDI & MDI”
Updated Guidelines Emergency Response for Transport of TDI & MDI The second edition of the “Emergency Response Manual for Transport of TDI and MDI” from October 2003, has been thoroughly reviewed and updated. The latest version...
Find out more on poluyrethane’s benefits for construction
Polyurethane is a key material for the construction sector. It is used in boards, foam, and sandwich panels and from the basement to the roof, enabling top thermal performance. Polyurethane not only maintains its qualities throughout a...
PU Europe appoints its new Managing Director
PU Europe announced that Arnaud Duvielguerbigny has been appointed the association's new Managing Director. Mr Duvielguerbigny will resume his position in October 2016. Arnaud is an energy engineer by education and is very familiar with the...
