PU SURGERY - Got a polyurethane question? Ask the experts.
NEW for UTECH Europe 2027, the PU Surgery is your opportunity to speak directly with experts from leading polyurethane industry associations about the issues, regulations and challenges affecting your business.
Whether you have a question about a current project, need help understanding new legislation or want to discuss future developments, experts from ISOPA, Europur, EURO-MOULDERS and PU Europe will be available at the show to provide guidance and answer your questions.
What can you ask about?
The PU Surgery will cover a wide range of topics across the polyurethane industry.
Experts from ISOPA will be available to discuss:
- Safe Use of Diisocyanates training platform: e-learning options, choosing the right course, REACH training requirements and refresher training.
- Train-the-Trainer: becoming a Safety Expert on Diisocyanates and delivering training to colleagues and customers.
- Occupational exposure limits for diisocyanates: understanding the requirements and their practical implications for the workplace.
- Tank farm assessments: supporting safe storage and handling of diisocyanates.
- ISOPA Bulk Guidelines: good practice for the safe transport, loading and unloading of MDI and TDI.
- Eco-profiles and life cycle assessment: understanding the environmental footprint of polyurethane raw materials.
- Socio-economic contribution of polyurethanes: key industry data and the sector’s contribution to the European economy and society.
- Sustainability from the perspective of ISOPA member companies: mass balance, renewable feedstocks and energy, recycling and the circular economy.
Bring your questions to Europur and EURO-MOULDERS on topics including:
- Product Stewardship / Chemical Legislation
- End of Life Vehicles Regulation
- Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
- Foam Recycling
- Health and Safety
- CertiPUR for slabstock, moulded and bonded foams
PU Europe will be available to help with:
- Europe’s 2030 building-renovation legal framework and the 2024 + 2050 climate objectives
- What changes to expect for product manufacturers under the new CPR 2024 regime
- What to watch out with the REACH “improvements” and the continuous reassessment of chemicals (TCPP, F Gas…)
- Decarbonisation and greening development of the upstream PUR/PIR value chain (recycling, chain of custody model use…)
- Fire safety of building systems relying on PUR/PIR insulation (also considering PV panel developments)
- The drive for mandatory recycled and/or renewable content in finished products
- Latest news on the implementation of European fluorinated gas regulations
- EU policies affecting construction products
- Environmental performance of PUR/PIR insulation products
- Closing the loop, shifting from a linear to a circular economy in the PIR/PIR insulation products value chain
The PU Surgery is designed to give visitors direct access to industry expertise in an informal, practical setting.
Whether you're looking for clarification on a regulatory requirement, planning a new project, assessing future obligations or simply want to better understand an industry development, come along and talk to the experts.
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