EUROPUR & EURO-MOULDERS Annual Conference 2025
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 Launches 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 […]
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 […]