Socio-economic contribution of the polyurethane industry to growth and jobs in Europe
The polyurethane industry is an impressive creator of wealth - in terms of jobs and revenues - by producing products and articles that people want and need. To assess accurately based on statistics just how beneficial the industry is, ISOPA...
ISOPA shares the holistic story of polyurethanes at Green Week 2014
“Particularly with existing buildings, efficient insulation is often the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to reduce energy consumption, conserve natural resources and advance climate protection”, states ISOPA President Frank...
Successful “One Step Ahead” workshop in Tanzania
On 29 April 2014, ISOPA held a successful “One Step Ahead” (OSA) workshop in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. The workshop, organised to explain and promote the safe use and handling of chemical raw materials, included over 30 participants from...
Frank Grunert (Bayer MaterialScience) appointed as new president
At theGeneral Assembly of ISOPA on December 10, 2013, Frank Grunert of Bayer MaterialScience has been confirmed as President of the industry association. He took over this position first on an interim basis, effective October 1, 2013, after Uwe...
ISOPA: “Safety of our products is the prerequisite for a responsible and sustainable business”
Polyurethane spray foam insulation, when used correctly and as intended, poses no risk to human, animal or environmental health and safety. It has been safely applied to over 80,000 crawl spaces in the Netherlands in the past 30 years. ISOPA,...
International Conference focuses on Isocyanates and Health
On 3-4 April, the international conference, Isocyanates and Health: Past, Present, and Future, brought together stakeholders to discuss the latest knowledge and best evidence, and to identify research gaps surrounding isocyanates and...
Industry moves forward on the implementation of polyurethane spray foam safety measures
ISOPA is aware of recent health complaints in the period following the application of polyurethane spray foam in residential areas, and expresses sympathy with those who have experienced ill health. ISOPA, and the polyurethanes industry, take...
New Eco-Profiles study of MDI / TDI and Polyols
ISOPA has just concluded and published the update of the eco-profiles of Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) and Short- and Long Chain Polyether Polyols. The study was carried out by PE INTERNATIONAL...
ISOPA position on Classification & Labelling of MDI / TDI pre-polymers
Updated position paper on C&L of MDI and TDI pre-polymers...
EU, MDI-containing consumer products
Updated position paper on EU, MDI-containing consumer products...
The Polyurethanes campaign publishes Foaming an Opinion: the Polyurethanes blog
The Polyurethanes campaign, whose aim is to promote the benefits of polyurethanes to industry stakeholders and the general public, has decided to take its communications approach to a whole different level, and open a blog....
‘Sexy’ insulation a hit at Bright Green in Copenhagen
Brussels, 18 December 2009 - President Obama has recently described insulation as 'sexy', in terms of its win-win capacity of saving money on energy bills for consumers, while at the same time tackling change. With that in mind, it is no wonder...
Bright Green announcement
Brussels, 9 December 2009 – The Polyurethanes industry will participate as an exhibitor at the Bright Green Expo in Forum Copenhagen from 12 to 13 December, with a stand sponsored by ISOPA and PU Europe representing the European polyurethane...
ISOPA message on sustainability draws the crowds at Green Week 2009
ISOPA, the European Diisocyanate and Polyol Producers Trade Association, was recently chosen from amongst a competitive field of potential exhibitors, to present a stand at the European Commission’s Green Week 2009 held in Brussels between 23rd...
Polyurethanes industry participates in Green Week
16 June 2009 - ISOPA, the European Diisocyanate and Polyol Producers Trade Association, has been selected to participate as an exhibitor at Green Week, the European Commission's largest annual conference on environmental policy, which will take...
