Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)

?? Attention All Polyurethane Innovators! ?? Applications for the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted! Showcase your groundbreaking products, technologies, and initiatives that highlight the versatility and durability of polyurethanes. The winner will be: ??Presented to hundreds of polyurethane professionals during #PolyCon25 in St. Louis this October.? ?? Featured on CPI’s webpages. ?? Provided one free registration to the following year’s conference. ?? Announced in a CPI news release distributed to the media. Submit your innovation today for a chance to win this top technical honor! Entries are being accepted through June 19, 2025.?https://lnkd.in/eBDy-Stt

??New Deadline Alert!?? Great news! You now have until Wednesday, February 19, to submit your paper abstract for the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference or apply for the travel honoraria if you’re a master’s or PhD student. Don't miss these opportunities to showcase your research and network with others at #PolyCon25! Submit your abstract here: https://lnkd.in/d7TrSGz Apply for travel honoraria here: https://lnkd.in/dJR4fbhk

???Two Weeks Left Until a Major #PolyCon25 Deadline ?? ??Time is running out on two major opportunities for this year’s Polyurethanes Technical Conference! ???Ph.D. and Master’s Students in Science Fields:?Apply for Travel Honoraria for the unique chance to showcase your work to industry experts, gain valuable exposure and network with other students in similar fields. https://lnkd.in/e8n5D87b ???#Polyurethane Professionals:?Submit your technical paper abstract for the chance to highlight your work at this year’s conference this October in St. Louis, MO. https://lnkd.in/d7TrSGz Apply for Travel Honoraria or submit your abstract by February 16th!?

?? A Reminder of Two Exciting 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference Opportunities! ?? ???CPI Travel Honoraria:?Masters and Ph.D. students in the science field, apply for the chance to attend the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, present your research to hundreds of attendees and network with professionals from across the polyurethanes value chain! https://lnkd.in/e8n5D87b ???Call for Abstracts: Now accepting abstracts for technical papers and posters for the 2025 conference. Showcase your research to a broad audience and learn more about abstract eligibility and topic guidelines. https://lnkd.in/es4jhrfh ?? The deadline for both opportunities is February 16, 2025. Don’t miss out on #PolyCon25!

ICYMI: PU magazine featured highlights from this year’s Polyurethanes Technical Conference, including the Polyurethane Innovation Award, the Distinguished Leadership Award, and the 2023 End-Use Market Survey. Read the recap and stay tuned for next year’s conference in St. Louis, MO from October 6-8, 2025: https://lnkd.in/dShTyXGp

During the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, CPI Director Jason Sloan?sat down with PU magazine?editors Alex Thielen and Michael Thielen. They delved into Jason's first "100 Days" at CPI, his perspective on the future of the #polyurethanes industry, and more important insights. “CPI is doing a handful of things. When there is a challenge, we can leverage the expertise of our membership to help inform regulatory decisions, making sure that regulatory actions are appropriately scoped and considering our members’ input. And after all, we are part of the American Chemistry Council, which is a vast resource that we can tap into,” Sloan says on CPI’s value to the industry.? Read the full interview on pages 16-19, published alongside a conference summary on pages 14-15:?https://lnkd.in/dShTyXGp

Polyurethanes play an important role in our everyday lives from consumer goods to transportation needs and more. The products – and the people behind these products - are supporting the economy and driving innovation. Get to know the stories of young workers in the #polyurethanes industry and why they have chosen to make polyurethanes a part of their careers. ??A product development chemist from Wanhua Chemical (America) Co., LTD.: https://lnkd.in/e7kdFRjw ??A research engineer from Carpenter Co.: https://lnkd.in/emc9qdBH ??A research scientist from Dow: https://lnkd.in/esBtfyF3 ???An account manager & sustainability sales manager from Honeywell: https://lnkd.in/eXgwrBWB #Polyurethane #YoungProfessionals #PolyurethaneProfessionals #PolyurethaneProducts #Chemistry #Innovation

In the newest blog post in our Young Professionals in Polyurethane (YPP) series, get to know Stephanie Madara from Honeywell, whose marketing and sales background brings a unique perspective to a science-based industry. “I found that I liked the industrial side of the world,” she explains. “It is dynamic and full of opportunities in so many career fields, including marketing.” Read the blog to learn more about Madara’s experiences in sustainability sales and her career journey as well as polyurethanes’ ability to help products become more energy efficient and sustainable. #Sustainability #Polyurethane #YoungProfessionals #PolyurethaneProfessionals #PolyurethaneProducts #Chemistry #Innovation

Discover CPI’s Membership Benefits: Join Our Free Webinar! Are you taking full advantage of your CPI membership? Or thinking about joining and wondering what the benefits are? We’re thrilled to invite you to our inaugural membership webinar on Thursday, December 5 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. ET. ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Exclusive member benefits like special rates and networking opportunities ??Ways to participate in committees (Sustainability, Advocacy, Product Stewardship, Outreach) ??Access to educational resources Join our free webinar to learn how to join and maximize your CPI membership. Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e7GXEZf9

?? Explore the Full Benefits of CPI’s Membership – Webinar Invitation Did you know your Center for the Polyurethanes Industry membership gives you access to valuable resources that can help you grow, innovate, and promote the future of the polyurethane industry? Join our free webinar to learn how you can maximize your membership. ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Exclusive member benefits like special rates and networking opportunities ??Ways to participate in committees (Sustainability, Advocacy, Product Stewardship, Outreach) ??Access to educational resources ?? Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ? Time: 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e7GXEZf9