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42 minutes
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Estados Unidos
13 episodios
desde 19 de marzo de 2026
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S01 E12: Will the car of the future still have that ‘new-car smell’? In this episode, Kelly Kiszka and Mark Allen of Dow join Urethanes Technology International editor Steven Pacitti at the CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida, to explore two increasingly connected challenges …

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S01 E11: Are we putting children in the wrong shoes? In this episode, footwear designer, product developer and entrepreneur Snigdha Agrawal asks whether children’s shoes are really being designed around the needs of growing feet – and how better materials, fit and product development could change t…
S01 E10: Why do buildings still leak – and can polyurethane fix the problem? In this episode, waterproofing and building envelope specialist Mehul Parikh asks why, despite better materials and decades of construction experience, water ingress remains a problem – and whether polyurethane can help cr…
S01 E09: The polyurethane supersuit revolution In this episode, former international swimmer and swimming commentator Helen Gorman looks back at the extraordinary “supersuit” era of 2008–09, when polyurethane technology transformed competitive swimming, world records tumbled and the sport became c…
S01 E08: The recycling journey of a mattress In this episode, Chico van Hemert of RetourMatras discusses the complexities and innovations in mattress recycling, including collection systems, dismantling technology, chemical recycling, and the future of circular mattresses in Europe.   “If you don’…
S01 E07: The role of algae in sustainable polyurethane solutions In this episode, Dr. Stephen Mayfield discusses the potential of algae as a sustainable feedstock for bioplastics, the challenges in scaling algae production, and the innovative bio-based polyurethane platform Soleic. He shares insigh…
S01 E06: The future of foam blowing agents: Insights from Mary BogdanIn this episode, Mary Bogdan, an industry expert with more than 30 US patents and a wealth of experience in foam blowing agent technology, details the transition to low GWP technologies and their impact on the polyurethane sector.…
S01 E05: In this episode, Martin Kruczinna, CEO of Pearl Group, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the polyurethane industry, Pearl's strategic expansion across Asia and Africa, and the company's focus on sustainability and innovation in polyurethane solutions. Martin talks about sup…
S01 E04: Ever wondered how a childhood influence can shape a pioneering career in a male-dominated industry? 💪 Audrey Silva Russo’s journey into the polyurethane industry started with her father, a respected figure in the field. From childhood curiosity about his work to realising her own passion …
S01 E03: The polyurethane industry is navigating a storm of challenges: energy disruptions, political tensions, and supply chain crises. Demand has stagnated, and the market is feeling the pressure. We’ve gone from a post-Covid recovery to facing multiple crises – from rising freight costs to raw m…
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