Conference
The 2014 Polyurethane Technical Conference is the premier event for the polyurethanes industry in North America. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the latest industry innovations and developments through technical sessions, presentations, networking opportunities, and even an exclusive Professional Development Program.
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Mike Robb (left) and Tom “Ozzy” Osborne, co-creaters of Beer Blizzard, shared how polyurethanes can keep your beer ice cold.
How can polyurethanes keep your beer or soda cold?
Mike Robb, the co-creator of Beer BlizzardTM, knows the answer. Learn more about Mike’s beverage innovation and how he incorporated durable polyurethanes below:
Q. Can you explain Cold Can Innovations’ Beer BlizzardTM and how did the idea happen?
A. Tom Osbourne (co-creator of Beer BlizzardTM) and I were at a hunting camp in West Virginia. We were sitting around drinking beer and it was hot outside. I noticed that all beer cans all had the same size regardless of brand so I decided to try something out. I turned the beer cans upside down in the freezer and then poured water...
ICIS CPI Polyurethanes 2014
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CPI Announces Finalists for 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award
BASF, Dow and Novomer Named Finalists
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced BASF, Dow and Novomer as the finalists for the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Attendees at the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, will have the opportunity to vote for one of these finalists during the conference’s opening session on Monday, Sept. 22. The winner will be announced during the closing session on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
The conference will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas.
“We received such exciting submissions for...