Dow Polyurethanes

Have you ever wondered if you could quantify the feeling of comfort? By working together with @GoodBed, we’ve developed a gold standard lab testing program for the mattress industry, pairing the testing capabilities of our ComfortScience™ Studio with GoodBed’s unique mattress evaluation framework. Click the link in our comments to learn more about how our collaboration is tackling one of the bedding industry’s toughest challenges!

We are excited to have our experts share valuable insights at #TheBatteryShow North America in Detroit, exploring the materials shaping the future of electric vehicles. Join us for key discussions on advanced materials for EV battery protection, thermal management, and safety—critical topics for the evolving #EV landscape.

Our final spotlight for this year’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Technical Conference in Atlanta, Georgia next week, is Principal Research Scientist Yasmin Srivastava. Yasmin’s poster session highlights how Dow is advancing towards a circular economy through innovative recycling methods. By integrating various sustainable feedstocks into our cracker feed mix and utilizing a renowned chain of custody system, we offer products with recycled and/or bio-derived content using a mass balance approach. This rigorous, ISCC PLUS certified method allows us to trace sustainable materials through complex value chains, ensuring transparent and cost-efficient sustainability for both Dow and our customers. Join us next week in learning more about Dow’s advanced research in #polyurethanes! https://dow.inc/4eabf2X

Our third speaker spotlight for this year’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Technical Conference in Atlanta, Georgia next week, is Jamie Young, Dow’s Technical Service & Development Specialist. Jamie will share more on Dow’s path to circular #polyurethanes during this session featuring global suppliers of polyols, isocyanates, catalysts, surfactants, flame retardants, and other additives and chemical suppliers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and gain insights into the latest advancements in the automotive sector. See you there! https://dow.inc/47CdzNs #AutomotiveIndustry #VOCChallenges #CircularEconomy #DowChemical #Sustainability #Innovation

The conversation on sustainable automotive innovation continues next week on October 2 at the Detroit SPEaker TPO Conference in Troy, Michigan. Dow’s very own Mark Allen, Senior Technical Service and Development Scientist, will be moderating a discussion focused on the importance, challenges and potential of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) in the automotive industry. Register for the event to learn how the industry prioritizes sustainability throughout various stages of the mobility value chain: https://dow.inc/47yJe2p

Our next presenter spotlight for this year’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Technical Conference is on Insights From Dow's ComfortScience™ Studio with Technical Service & Development Scientist, Chris Thiede & Research Scientist Ana Nuñez, PhD! One of the key challenges in the bedding industry is the lack of standardized testing to describe comfort and understand mattress performance. Their presentation at CPI will aim to break down the microclimate performance of mattresses. Stay tuned throughout this week for more sneak peeks of Dow’s presentations! View the full schedule at CPI 2024: https://dow.inc/3Bakxx2

Ahead of this year’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Technical Conference in Atlanta, Georgia next week, we’re sharing a sneak peek at each presentation from our team! Today’s spotlight is on Neha Manohar, Senior Research Specialist at Dow, who will be presenting on advancements in rigid #polyurethane foam systems to improve adhesion strength onto metal surfaces. According to Neha, formulation modification strategies have been found effective in optimizing the chemical compatibility between commonly used industrial metal surfaces and rigid #PU foams. Follow us here throughout this week to learn more about Dow’s presentations! Join us at CPI: https://dow.inc/3MUl4Gb

We’re excited to see our technology in action! At last year’s FSB-Cologne, we introduced DIAMONDLOCK™ Track, our high-performance sandwich system for athletic tracks. We’re now proud to share a recent installation by our customer, Sportan®, at the impressive Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella in Andorra. The DIAMONDLOCK™ Track sandwich system is available across EMEA, engineered to deliver top-tier performance in diverse climates, ensuring consistent reliability wherever you are. Learn more and get in touch to request a sample! https://dow.inc/3MRM6xR #AthleticTracks #Polyurethanes

At Dow, we are proud to support internationally-recognised brand owners in the footwear industry to offer their customers high-quality, attractive athleisure footwear made with lower carbon and circular materials. In addition to a broad range of processing and performance benefits, ENERLYTE™ 2.0 and VORALAST™ LYTE, our innovative products for the midsole and outsole, now feature bio-based and circular technology. Meet us next week at DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH House Fair 2024 in Achim, Germany, booth 20, where our experts will be on hand to discuss opportunities to collaborate on the specific challenges that your brand is facing. You’ll also have the chance to discover our products for yourself through a range of samples. See you there! Learn more about our products here: https://dow.inc/3MTxX3f

In case you missed it, we’re excited to announce our partnership with FIORI GROUP S.p.A. to enhance our commitment to fostering a circular economy for #polyurethanes. ♻️ Curious about our innovative and collaborative approach to end-of-life vehicle recycling? Beatriz Santos at Sustainable Plastics dives into how we’re working together to create sustainable solutions for automotive plastics. How do you see circular economy practices impacting your work with polyurethanes? Let's discuss! https://dow.inc/3MDC4An