UTECH Showcases Insulant of Choice for Low Energy

Buildings

LONDON & MAASTRICHT, The

Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-Developments in the use of
polyurethane-based products in the
building and construction sector will
be explored at the UTECH Europe
Conference, which takes place at the
MECC in Maastricht, the Netherlands,
from 17 to 19 April.
An Innovation Session on the first day
of the event (17 April) will open with
details of a novel method for making
decorative elements for the
construction industry, presented by
Cannon of Italy, and a paper on the growth of bridge-deck waterproofing from Mitsubishi Plastics of
Japan. An afternoon dedicated to construction insulation (18 April) will include presentations on
blowing agents, flame retardants and other key raw materials. New developments in manufacturing
techniques for rigid-foam insulated products including metal-faced panels will form a key part of this
session, as well as papers discussing more specialised applications such as customised polyurethane
systems for oil and gas pipeline products and one-component rigid PU foams dispensed from
pressure vessels.
Key presentations for visitors interested in the use of rigid foams in construction projects include:
Polyurethane Insulation the Insulant of Choice for Low-energy Buildings, presented by David Evans
of Huntsman Polyurethanes (18 April 2.30pm) The Octopus Method: A Novel Lay-Down Technology
for the Production of PUR and PIR Sandwich Elements for the Construction Industry, presented by a
team from Bayer MaterialScience AG (18 April, 3.30pm) Novel Fire-Rated Solutions for the
European Insulated Metal Panels Construction Market, presented by Giuseppe Vairo, Dow Italia Srl
(18 April, 4pm) A New Method for Prediction of Hydrolysis Rates of Glass Syntactic Polyurethane in
Deep Sea Applications, presented by Karl Gurt and colleagues Christof Grieser-Schmitz and Ian
Lynam of BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (18 April, 4.45pm)
Construction-related developments will also feature in the session on Safety, Health and
Environmental Issues (17 April, 2pm) organised by ISOPA (the European Isocyanate and Polyol
Producers Association), such as the presentation by PU Europe on polyurethane as a sustainable
insulation material, featuring the latest report on the 'Passiv Haus' concept using polyurethane
materials to create a dwelling with near-zero energy consumption.
Running alongside the conference, the UTECH Europe Exhibition features more than 100
companies, many of whom will be presenting new solutions and technologies for this vital and fastgrowing business segment. For example, Honeywell Fluorine Products will be exhibiting its new
Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent which can be used in spray foam and foam insulating panels, as well

as speaking in the UTECH Conference on the development of blowing agents for the construction
industry.
Momentive Performance Materials will be launching a number of new Niax products including Niax
Silicone L-6638 a new high-performing silicone surfactant developed to deliver durable construction
sandwich panels with elimination of foam surface defects. On the Plasfi stand, visitors can find out
about new PU systems for flexible and metal-faced sandwich panels, and on the Mondi Coatings
stand visitors can see the companys portfolio of insulation facings and versatile breathable and nonbreathable membranes for all building projects.
Huntsman Polyurethanes will be exhibiting its VYDRO substrate, a polyurethane-based, lightweight
material which can hold 30 times its own weight in water and is an extremely effective planting
medium for roofing and hydroponic projects. Visitors can also find out about its VITROX composite
resins for the Cure-in-Place-Pipe trenchless technology market.
INVISTA will be showcasing DYTEK A Amine useful in preparation of concrete sealers and flexible
coatings for outdoor applications, and the Silcart SpA stand will feature a new roofing product called
Laminglass Defender which repels insects, mites, moulds and bacteria from roofs, thus reducing the
impact of these common causes of deterioration.

Cannon, who will present a road construction paper in the UTECH Innovations session, will also be
exhibiting solutions based on discontinuous and continuous methods for the production of insulated
boards, sandwich panels, insulated window frames and sectional garage doors.
Suppliers of ancillary chemicals such ISL- Chemie GmbH, as well as manufacturers of high pressure
spray equipment such as Isotherm AG and Tec Mac SRL will also be of interest to those seeking
solutions and technology for construction applications.
Anyone wishing to attend the paid-for UTECH Europe conference and the exhibition can now
register online at www.utecheurope.eu. Entrance to Polished Concrete Flooring the exhibition is
free to all visitors who pre-register but costs 25 on the day for unregistered visitors. A wealth of
travel and accommodation information is available on the event website www.utecheurope.eu
About UTECH Europe 2012:
Held at the MECC in Maastricht, where The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet, UTECH
Europe 2012 is uniquely placed as the only truly international exhibition and conference for the
polyurethanes industry. Unique to Europe is the sheer breadth of the applications of polyurethanes
technology. From tiny medical devices to the roof insulation of the highest skyscrapers,
polyurethane-based product applications are wide and varied. In 2009 UTECH attracted an audience
of just under 3,000 decision makers from 85 countries and the sector is predicted to grow rapidly in

the coming years.

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