Testing Procedures for Mattresses in Europe: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Comfort
Mattress testing in Europe is not mandatory. Yet, many mattress producers choose to undergo various performance tests and/or acquire certifications to provide good sleep for the long term. This article outlines the key procedures involved in mattress testing within the European market and the regulatory frameworks that support these processes. Mechanical Testing of Durability & […]
Growth of the CertiPUR™ Certification: Building Consumer Trust in Bedding and Upholstery Furniture
CertiPUR is a voluntary testing, analysis and certification programme for health and safety properties of flexible polyurethane foam used in bedding and upholstery furniture applications. It specifies substances that may not be used in the production of polyurethane foams and sets stringent maximum limits for some components. Today, both moulded and slabstock polyurethane foam can […]
Call for Papers for the Annual Conference 2025
EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible Slabstock Polyurethane Foam Producers, and EURO-MOULDERS, the European Association of Producers of Polyurethane Parts for the Automotive Industry – are pleased to announce the dates for the Annual European Flexible Polyurethane Industry Conference 2025 and are welcoming proposals for technical presentations. Alicante, Spain. Source: Adobe Stock The next EUROPUR […]
EUROPUR Welcomes 8 New Members in 2024
EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Block Manufacturers, welcomes the addition of 8 companies to its membership in the first half of 2024. The continued expansion of our association to all parts of the flexible polyurethane foam value chain further enhances our efforts in sustainability, product stewardship, and health and safety. Among the […]
EUROPUR & EURO-MOULDERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024: Istanbul – Crossroads of Trade, Innovation and Culture
The 2024 edition of the Annual Conference of EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS – respectively the association of flexible PU foam blocks manufacturers and the association of polyurethane parts producers for the automotive industry – took place in Istanbul on 12 and 13 June. Around 530 participants attended the event, with another ~60 joining online. Together, they […]
UTECH Europe 2024 – An Event Worth Waiting For
UTECH Europe 2024 took place in the usual Spring slot on 23-25 April in its traditional venue at MECC Maastricht. The event happening every 3 years was again the centre-point of the global polyurethane industry. Over three days, participants from over 80 countries could see the latest innovations in the polyurethane industry, from raw materials […]
EUROPUR Signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
Brussels, 11 March 2024 On 20 February 2024 in the Belgian city of Antwerp, 73 industry leaders from nearly 20 industrial sectors signed the ‘The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’. As of today (11 March 2024), over 450 companies and over 140 trade associations have signed the declaration. The ‘Antwerp Declaration’ is a […]
Leveraging the Mass Balance Approach for Sustainable Polyurethanes in Automobiles
On 6 February 2024, EURO-MOULDERS – European Association of Manufacturers of Moulded Polyurethane Parts for the Automotive Industry – has published a brochure ‘The Mass Balance Approach – An Ideal Way to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Polyurethanes in the Automotive Sector’. The document is aimed at explaining why chemicals introduced via the mass balance […]
‘Foam Mattresses Top Performers in the Ecological Balance’
When compared to latex and innerspring mattresses, ‘foam mattresses had the best performance in the overall ecological balance’. This is the result of the comprehensive study of mattress performance, conducted by Stiftung Warentest, the well-known and reputable German consumer organisation and foundation involved in investigating and comparing goods and services in an unbiased way, helping […]
Registrations for UTECH Europe 2024 Now Open
Registrations for UTECH Europe – one of the leading events for the global polyurethanes industry – are now open. As usual, the event will take place in MECC Maastricht on 23 – 25 April 2024. EUROPUR will send a delegation and participate in various activities on the conference side of the event. For more information: […]
