EUROPUR & EURO-MOULDERS Safety Guidelines Now Available in French!
Originally published in 2016 and updated in 2023 by the EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Working Group, this document is essential for educating EHS managers across our industry, and helping producers implement site-specific safety management systems and stay aligned with the latest regulatory developments, such as the Seveso Directive and REACH. Because […]
EUROPUR Supports the ‘Circular Plastics Made In Europe’ Campaign
This article takes you on a journey of foam, from its chemical production to the finished mattress on your bed.
EUROPUR Launches CertiPUR™ for Bonded Foam
PRESS RELEASE | EUROPUR announces the launch of CertiPUR™ for Bonded Foam, a new module extending the CertiPUR™ programme to mechanically recycled flexible polyurethane foam.
Six New Companies Join EUROPUR in 2025
In the first half of 2025, EUROPUR welcomed six additional companies to its membership. This ongoing expansion reflects the continued interest from organisations across the flexible polyurethane foam value chain to further engage with the industry. It also supports EUROPUR’s efforts with additional expertise in areas such as sustainability, product stewardship, and health and safety. […]
EUROPUR & EURO-MOULDERS 2025 Annual Conference
Alicante – The Flexible Polyurethane Industry’s Hotspot Brussels, 10 June 2025 The Annual Conference of EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS – the leading event for the European flexible polyurethane industry – took place from 3 to 5 June 2025 in Benidorm, Alicante, bringing together around 550 participants from over 160 companies across Europe and beyond. Attendees included […]
EUROPUR PUReLCA® – A Pioneering LCA Software
For Smarter Product-level Environmental Reporting in the Flexible PU Foam Industry For immediate release Benidorm, 5 June 2025 – 12.30 CET EUROPUR, the European association representing flexible polyurethane foam producers, is proud to announce the official launch of PUReLCA®, a comprehensive LCA software designed and developed specifically to calculate the environmental impact of flexible polyurethane […]
EUROPUR Members Elect New Board of Directors
For immediate release Benidorm, 4 June 2025 – 10.00 CET Today, at the EUROPUR General Assembly, members elected a new Board of Directors for a mandate of three years. The new Board of Directors is composed of 16 members: 10 representatives of flexible slabstock PU foam manufacturers and 5 representatives of associate members (raw materials […]
Shifting Trade Dynamics in the EU Mattress Market: From Net Exporter to Major Importer?
The latest trade analysis conducted by EUROPUR reveals an important shift in the European mattress market over recent years. Since 2020, imports of cellular mattresses from China have doubled in both weight and value, while spring and other mattress types have seen a fourfold increase in kilos and nearly 300% rise in euro value since […]
EUROPUR and IPUA Partner to Extend CertiPUR™ Certification Scheme to India
For immediate release Brussels/New Delhi, 9 April 2025 EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Blocks Manufacturers, and the Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA) have signed a strategic agreement to extend the CertiPUR™ certification scheme for flexible polyurethane foams to India. The agreement, signed today between the leaders of both associations, presents an important step […]
New Study Highlights the Key Role of the European Polyurethane Industry in Economic Growth and Employment
Brussels, 5 March 2025 – A newly released study underscores the significant socio-economic contribution of the polyurethane (PU) industry to Europe’s economy. Conducted by Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH for ISOPA and ALIPA – European Diisocyanate & Polyols Producers Association, the report, titled “European Polyurethane Industry Facts 2023. Socio-Economic Contribution of the Polyurethane Industry to […]