Rampf Eco Solutions is presenting its recycled polyols together with chemical processes and multifunctional plants for the upcycling of polyurethane residues at the Utech Europe 2021 (Stand D37) trade fair from 16 – 18 November 2021 in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Covestro announced that it will unveil a range of digital tools for the polyurethane elastomer industry at Utech Europe 2021, which will be held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from 16 – 18 November 2021. According to Covestro, this is in line with the company's strategy to grow based on continuous digital transformation: it will not only impact the company's work, from plant maintenance to research and development, but also improve the way Covestro supports its customers.

Millions of people in more than 90 countries watch the Vienna New Year's Concert each year. The Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein building is one of the acoustically best halls in the world and the pride and joy of the concert house. When an underground tunnel was built just four meters from the building in 2002, vibration protection specialist Getzner Werkstoffe supplied Sylodyn discrete bearings for the mass-spring system (MSS), thus ensuring continued, undisturbed music enjoyment. The system has now been in operation for 17 years, has withstood a load of roughly 450 million tonnes and continues to offer unchanged high performance.

Covestro’s product range in Europe is to be expanded to include mass-balanced thermoplastic polyurethanes from as early as the beginning of 2022, and in Asia at a later date. This was announced recently by the company.

BASF and Sport Group have started a cooperation for the distribution and installation of a new, sustainable flooring system with Infinergy. BASF offers Infinergy, the first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) for flooring systems. The high-performance material is said to have a very good environmental profile and is Oeko-Tex certified. Function, stability and environmental compatibility have been extensively tested and make Infinergy a forward-looking alternative to previously used materials, said BASF. In addition, the product ensures a production cycle without residual waste, because it can be fully recovered and reused without harmful residues. In the outdoor sector, the material can be used as an elastic layer for unsealed, sustainable and environmentally friendly sports facilities, running tracks and playgrounds.

On 26 October 2021, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) published a report that analyzes scientific data on the environmental impacts of plastics and finds plastics to be more sustainable than alternative materials when life cycle assessments are taken into consideration. The report, authored by environmental scientist Kenneth Green and titled “Plastics and Sustainability,” further finds that eliminating plastics would be detrimental to ongoing sustainability efforts and that enhancing recycling systems is a practical solution.

CSIL – Centre for Industrial Studies is organising the first virtual edition of the World Furniture Outlook Seminar on 30 November 2021 (3.00 – 4.00 pm CET). According to CSIL, over the past two years, many things have changed. The pandemic has impacted virtually all aspects of furniture value chains:

The Utech Middle East / Africa 2022 free-to-attend conference will take place alongside the exhibition on 22 – 24 February 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. Utech Middle East / Africa is the region's only event for the foam and polyurethane industry and will be co-located with Sleep Expo and the Adhesives, Sealants and Bonding Expo. The conference will provide attendees with the latest market information including key trends, recent innovations and regulatory updates.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its fifth annual Innovation Awards at the ASC 2021 Annual Convention, 25 – 27 October 252021 in Orlando, FL, USA. The Innovation awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process: