look what we did!Innovations From Polyurethane Manufacturers

It’s Not Magic. It’s Chemistry!

It’s easy to assume that Hollywood wizards have magic up their sleeves with their ability to make something inspired and fantastical from our  imagination  seem so real and life-like on screen. Watch too much TV about zombies?  You just might expect to run into some pale, torn up character salivating for your brains.

The truth behind Hollywood’s realistic depictions is not, in fact, magic. It’s chemistry! Located in Macungie, Penn., is a lab without test tubes and white coats, filled with masks of the undead, enlarged eyeballs, a few of Thor’s famous hammers and what appears to be shattered...

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New York International Car Show

This weekend begins one of the auto industry’s biggest events: The New York International Auto Show. For manufacturers a like, this show is the annual dream-come-true: the world’s sweetest rides are all on display, and concept cars give us a glimpse into the future of driving.

The 2016 show, March 25^th – April 3^rd at the Javits Center, is sure to showcase the hottest trends in auto design and innovation. An incredible amount of engineering goes into making our cars more efficient, safe, stylish and comfortable. Scientists and designers in the auto industry have recently turned to polyurethane...

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Spring Cleaning

FINALLY, today marks the first day of Spring! Time to put the big puffy (likely polyurethane-insulated) jackets back into storage, and get the house ready for some fresh air and sweet-smelling flowers. That’s right – we’re talking about spring cleaning.

When you’re using the mop as a microphone and karaoke-dancing across your hardwood floors, sing a quick shout-out to polyurethane. The durability of polyurethane helps to protect your floors from the scuffs and spills of every season.

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Pi Day

Happy Pi Day! Sure, pi is one of the most foundational numbers in the mathematical universe…but, it’s also a delicious dessert. So, you can celebrate today with a fun trigonometry party – OR, you can bake your favorite pie.

Be it apple, key lime or rhubarb, when you’re in the kitchen today, polyurethane is there to help you out! Many kitchen countertops survive countless pi[e] days with a durable coating of polyurethane; you’ll also find it in the foam that lines your refrigerator to help keep those leftovers nice and fresh for 3.15, 3.16 and 3.17 too!

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ISPA Expo

We can’t sleep – we’re too excited about the ISPA Expo this week! The International Sleep Products Association Expo is where the mattress geniuses of the world get together to exchange ideas and innovations surrounding an immensely important subject: sleep. We all get it, we all need it, we all love it. Did you know that when you curl up under your covers and count sheep, you’re likely experiencing the relaxing comfort of polyurethane?

Many mattresses are made with polyurethane foam, not only because it’s a cozy material to catch some ZZs on, but because polyurethane is also incredibly...

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Sunken Concrete Solution

Sunken concrete can be a big pain if you have to replace the slab or if it causes you to trip!

Extensive research has found a new alternative for sunken concrete. Now polyurethane foam can be injected through penny-sized holes in the existing concrete which then expands beneath the surface to stabilize weak material and fill empty spaces, which causes the slab to rise up to the original alignment. While strong and durable, polyurethane is also extremely lightweight, reducing the likelihood of further concrete settling.

‘Polyjacking,’ as it’s known, has proven exceptionally effective. This is great news for both homeowners...

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Covestro Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Critical Part of NextGen Net Zero/Healthy Home

The past ten years have brought a huge change in the way we look at our carbon footprint – from transportation to manufacturing to our own homes.

Well, the goal of the NextGen Net-Zero/Healthy Home 2016’s is to create a house significantly smaller than your average home that has a net zero energy usage. 

The house was premiered at the International Builders’ Show last month, and used multiple products to showcase the ideal energy efficient home. Guess what was a star? You guessed it – polyurethane!   

Sponsored by Covestro LLC, the house is insulated with an energy-efficient polyurethane foam,...

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On your marks. Get set. Go!

Dow has teamed up with the Daytona International Speedway to make moves on the DAYTONA RISING Project. The project’s vision is to transform Daytona from a stadium into more of a community experience, where fans can congregate in a number of social “neighborhoods.”

Dow will be insulating parts of the stadium with closed-cell polyurethane foam to preserve energy while helping to regulate sound control. Their company’s work focuses on integrating power and technology to help find solutions to some of the world’s environmental issues. Polyurethane helps by providing one of the most energy-efficient insulation solutions.

This means more...

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MAGIC Trade Show

The annual MAGIC Fashion Trade Show begins next week!

Twice each year, brands from all walks of life gather in Las Vegas at the MAGIC Trade Show for an opportunity to get a first look at next season’s trendiest items. There’s no doubt that if you’re in the apparel industry – MAGIC is the place to be.

Let’s not forget about polyurethane – which, as usual, is an important part of this trade show!  

Polyurethane has made its mark on the fashion industry and can be found in many of the items we pull out of our closet every day. The...

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