Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) 2025

We extend our sincere gratitude to all our valued customers, partners, and friends who joined us at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in St. Louis, MO last week. The event was a vibrant hub of innovation and collaboration that inspired us all!

Conference Highlights:

• The Polyurethane Industry is Vibrant: The conference was abuzz with networking, knowledge sharing and innovation.
  • Nearly 700 Attendees
  • Keynote speaker on economic outlooks
  • First‑ever Women in PU luncheon
  • 15 professional development courses
  • 15 technical sessions
  • 18 posters
  • 70 presentations
  • 34 exhibitors
• Empowering Insights: The inaugural Women in PU Luncheon featured an esteemed panel that emphasized viewing change as an opportunity, continuously striving for improvement, and the importance of cultivating a robust professional network.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Sustainability was a key theme, and we were thrilled to see both innovation award finalists making strides in this area. One showcased biodegradable PU technology, while the other improved low‑pressure, two‑component spray foam shelf life, effectively reducing waste.
• Driving Innovation Through Partnerships: Rockford Boyer from Elastochem and Mary Bogdan from Honeywell presented transformative research demonstrating how ccSPF can achieve a lower embodied carbon footprint per unit of thermal performance compared to traditional alternatives.

If you're interested in discussing the latest advancements in polyurethane insulation technology, don’t hesitate to reach out!