COVID 19 – Situation of flexible polyurethane (slabstock) plants in Europe
We have updated our note outlining the current status of flexible PU foam plants in Europe with regards to the Covid-19 epidemic following an extensive round of interviews with experts in our industry. Today’s situation can be summarized as follows: Governments that had imposed restrictions on retail have started or are planning to progressively lift restrictions in […]
Update – Summary COVID-19 flexible PU foam industry
Following an earlier note shared on 31 March, and based on continued interviews of our members and experts of the foam industry, the situation in Europe’s foam industry to date can is summarized in the document accessible via the link below.
Material Information data sheet for PU flexible foam
PU foams are not considered to be hazardous products nor mixtures of dangerous substances. They are industrial polymers and “articles” under the REACH Regulation. As such it is not needed to provide safety data sheets to customers.
Digitalisation – opportunities for the flexible foam industry
From the Europur and Euro-Moulders conference 2018 Over 300 participants including representatives from over 45 foam manufacturers attended the Europur and Euro-Moulders annual conference.
Safe use of acustic insulation
Flexible Polyurethane foam can be applied on the interior side of walls, partitions or ceilings for the purpose of sound treatment, sound insulation, sound absorption or for otherwise altering the acoustic properties of a room.
Flexible PU Foam Plants on the Map
EUROPUR has published a map of flexible slabstock foam plant in Europe.
Facsheet EoL foam from matresses and furniture
EUROPUR has prepared a factsheet providing for an overview of possible solutions for the end-of-life treatment of flexible polyurethane foam from mattresses and furniture.
EU flexible PU foam production increased 5.2% in 2015
At EUROPUR’s Annual Conference, Angela Austin, from Labyrinth Research and Market Ltd, presented the results of the annual data collection she is carrying out for our trade association. This year her project was extended to cover additional important flexible PU foam producing countries, such as Russia, Turkey or the Ukraine.
EU PU flexible foam market report 2015
Angela Austin, from Labyrinth Research and Markets, presented the market outlook for flexible foam and the main markets foam is used in (bedding, furniture and automotive) at EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS’ annual event in June 2015.
Review of Ecoprofiles for PU Foam
The ecoprofiles for flexible polyurethane foam have been revised by EUROPUR over the past year with the participation of a number of member companies representative of the PU foam market. The final report and environmental product declaration (version September 2015) is herewith now available for download. Both documents have been validated by Dekra, certifying that they were drafted in accordance with standards set for ecoprofiles and EPDs by PlasticsEurope.
