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PU Tech 2017 showcases futuristic polyurethanes

IPUA aims to make the industry aware and increase applications using polyurethane in India

he Indian Polyurethane Association (IPuA) organaised
Tthe 5th Polyurethane Exhibition & Conference in
India- PU TECH 2017.
PU Tech 2017, was held from March 8-10, 2017 at Greater
Noida. The theme of this year’s event was‘Futuristic
Polyurethanes’. the trade show had exhibitors showcasing
futuristic polyurethane (PU) technologies as the industry
aims to help companies to solve some of the perennial
challenges of food waste, energy efficiency and
sustainability. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Futuristic
Polyurethanes’. India is still an infant when it comes to
“Polyurethane is a designers’ polymer unparalleled by the per capita consumption ofpolyurethanes. While the life
any of its kind when it comes to allowing technologists history of these materials spans 75 years, Indian industry
to chemically design and develop specific end products. has taken its benefits for about 40 of them.
AtPU Tech 2017, our aim is to make the industry aware However, the country’s economic and social environment
and increase applications using polyurethane and also today is poised for highly positive growth with confidence
make the industry technologically savvy,” said Mukesh to a bright and penetrative future which provides gainful
Bhuta, chairman, IPUA, and promoter, Expanded Polymer employment and sustenance to an enterprising populace.
Systems Pvt Ltd.
“The future is laced with uncertainties amidst golden
opportunities. Polyurethanes are the silver laces. More
and more of the buildings of the future need to be energy-
conscious. More and more of cars need to be carrying us
longer distances renewably and efficiently. More and more
of our footwear and mattresses should use either bio-based
or renewable raw materials. More and morepolyurethanes
need to be sustainable if we have to carry our business
responsibly,” said IPUA in a press release.

“The industry is committed in its efforts to penetrate the
public conscience with enduring solutions for a sustainable
future country. As ‘Make in India’ gains momentum in
2017, it is a very exciting time to explore and review
It is hard to imagine today a world without polyurethanes, technologies in processes and materials in the wide world
which find applications in shoes, automobile, mattress, of polyurethanes,” added IPUA.
refrigerator, roof, etc. It plays an important role in The Polyurethane Industry is one of the rapidly growing
minimising food waste through temperature controlled industries in India which has registered double digit growth
food supply chain, reduction of global warming during the past five years and is expected to double every
gases emission through lightweight materials in four years in the coming decade. The 3-day PU TECH
automobile structure & buildings insulation, high Exhibition had over 250 exhibitors that brought together,
performance materials and coatings in the renewable raw material producers, equipment suppliers, end-users
energy mechanics, conversion from waste to wealth and the industry at large under one roof to provide for a
through wood binding, etc. comprehensive growth of technology and markets.

21 March 2017 | Plastics News