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...
ISOPA shares its views on circular economy
As the European Union currently works towards improving waste management in Europe and turning our economy into a circular model, ISOPA wishes to actively contribute to the debate and share its views on how such transition could actually happen....
ISOPA facilitates information exchange on safe use of polyurethane chemicals in Cairo
On 24 May 2016, ISOPA held its “One Step Ahead” seminar in Cairo. The one day event, organised by Kristine Dewaele, ISOPA office manager, brought together around 50 participants; the whole polyurethane value chain was represented through...
ISOPA contributes to the “woman shelter” project of the Lions Club Brussels-Charlemagne
Over the Christmas period, ISOPA supported the Lions Club Brussels-Charlemagne efforts to raise funds for the "Chèvrefeuille" shelter in Brussels, where girls and women who are victims of domestic violence find accommodation and support. The...
Interview with ISOPA’s President Mike Fowles – “While challenges will continue to emerge, hard work and positive spirit can turn difficulty into opportunity”
After serving as Vice-President for two years, Mike Fowles was appointed ISOPA President last December. With 30 years of international experience at Huntsman in MDI product development, project and asset management, as well as leading the Global...
Commission to focus on life cycle and existing tools to ensure Circular Economy Package’s success
On 20 April, ISOPA’s Secretary General Jörg Palmersheim attended a roundtable on the future of the circular economy in Europe organised by the Cicero Group. A Commission official from the Directoral General for the Internal Market reiterated...
24th World Sustainable Energy Days – ISOPA was there!
Last month ISOPA attended the 24th World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria. The event attracted 700 participants from 51 countries, including the European Commission, industry, NGOs, and academics. Once more, the European Commission...
ISOPA becomes an International Non-Profit Organisation
ISOPA is pleased to announce that it has become an International Non-Profit Organisation under Belgian law (AISBL). Thanks to the new status, ISOPA is now an independent legal entity operating providing a modern and transparent corporate...
Industry and policymakers should continue to cooperate on the safety on diisocyanates
“Industry and policy maker cooperation will maintain Europe’s diisocyanates industry competitiveness,” concluded ISOPA’s Secretary General, Jörg Palmersheim at the FEICA, Deutsche Bauchemie, and IVK Diisocyanates seminar on 20 January 2016....
