The ISOPA 2019 General Assembly took place in January, where the Leadership Team approved the future framework for ISOPA as developed in a workshop back in 2018. The leadership team agreed on ISOPA’s vision to become “increasingly valued by...

In December 2018, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published the conclusion for the substance evaluation on 4,4’ methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) by Estonia, the evaluating Member State. Under the CoRAP (Community Rolling Action Plan),...

ISOPA and ALIPA are delighted to announce that both organisations have officially moved to a new office building in the heart of the European Quarter in Brussels. ISOPA and ALIPA will be share its offices on Rue Belliard 65, 1040 Brussels with...

On November 20th 2018, ISOPA, the European Diisocyanate and Polyol Producers Association, participated in a workshop with its regional partners in the Middle East in Dubai, UAE. The workshop was aimed at sharing best practices and to...

The transportation of chemicals is a specialist activity that requires a high level of responsibility, that is why ISOPA, together with its member company, Huntsman Holland bv, hosted the annual Carrier Day at the Rotterdam/Botlek site. ...

Brussels, 31 October -- ISOPA and ALIPA publish today a new website on the safe use of diisocyanates: www.safeusediisocyanates.eu. The new webpage aims at informing about the regulatory process on the proposed...

ISOPA Secretary General, Jörg Palmersheim, this week attended a panel discussion held by Wirtschaftsrat Deutschland on sustainable industrial policy in an era of globalisation. The panel included Klaus Schäfer, CTO Covestro; Herwart Wilms,...

ISOPA and hundreds of other businesses and trade associations have together with Industry4Europe called for an ambitious industrial strategy to help compete with other global regions including China, India and the United States.  The...

On September 25th 2018, ISOPA and ALIPA together with Urethane Technology International conducted their 2nd international Webinar to inform industry and other stakeholders about the proposed restriction by ECHA on diisocyanates. The...

On July 14, the Board of ISOPA decide to move the association’s office. Starting 1 December 2018, ISOPA offices will be in the heart of the EU district, Rue Belliard 65. This move will reinforce the synergies across our value chain. ISOPA will...

ISOPA becomes GDPR compliant. Data protection is something that ISOPA takes very seriously, as such, ISOPA is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. The attached privacy notice (see sidebar) describes how...

The Modern Building Alliance has today announced the launch of its website. The Alliance of trade associations and companies, of which ISOPA is a member, represents the plastics industry in the construction sector.  The Modern Building...

On 18 May 2018, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the consolidated opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) on the restriction of diisocyanates, marking important step in...

Two projects have received funding this year from the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne, with support from ISOPA. The first project, the nursery Arbre de Vie (Schaarbeek and Jette), received a sum total of €9,000. The President...

Parliament's approval of a revised EPBD is a positive step towards meeting the EU’s energy and climate change goals. The European Parliament has approved aims to fully utilise the construction sector in its ability to help the EU meet its energy...

ISOPA members renew the mutual aid system in case of incidents for safe transport of MDI and TDI Last week, member companies of ISOPA renewed their commitment to the mutual aid system in case of incidents for transport of MDI and TDI. The safe...

The 2 committees of ECHA, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) have adopted the restriction proposal on diisocyanates. Both committees agreed on the restriction of diisocyanates in the...

BRUSSELS, 12 December 2017 - ISOPA, the European trade association for producers of diisocyanates and polyols, celebrated its 30th anniversary of successfully engaging with key policymakers and communicating the benefits of polyurethanes to...

ISOPA, along with 119 organisations, has co-signed a joint reaction paper to the Communication of the European Commission on “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable industry: a renewed EU industrial policy strategy” A wide range...

The UTECH exhibition and conference for global polyurethanes industry will take place between 29-31 May, 2018 at the MECC in Maastricht.  It is the leading international event for the polyurethanes industry and attracts thousands of...

ISOPA attends 60th CPI Conference in the United States Secretary General of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, was invited to attend the 60th CPI conference held in New Orleans in Louisiana. Among the updates provided on new developments in the...

ISOPA Secretary General attends RAC 42 in Helsinki General Secretary of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, attended the RAC 42 in Helsinki for the first time as an expert. He was called upon to comment on questions on the proposed restriction on...

Jörg Palmersheim attends FEICA General Assembly. This year`s FEICA General Assembly took place in Pula on the island of Sardinia. General Secretary of ISOPA, Jörg Palmersheim, was invited to attend the GA as well as the regulatory round table...

ISOPA along with CPI offer insight into the polyurethanes industry in Europe and the United States to Korean counterparts. The conference was followed by the annual Global PU Association working group. Jeju Island, South-Korea Secretary General...

The European manufacturing sector has tremendous capacity for research and innovation, boasts a skilled workforce, and has earned a global reputation for quality and sustainability. The manufacturing sector is ready to step up its cooperation...

ISOPA, along with 8 supporting organisations released a joint statement on the industry position on upscaling deep renovation in the EU’s Clean Energy Package. The joint statement highlights that reaching a high performance of the building...

ISOPA, in conjunction with Crain Communications, conducted a webinar on 'Diisocyanates: The EU`s REACH regulation process and implications'. ISOPA held a webinar to discuss the process and implications of the EU's REACH regulation. The webinar...

Thanks to its commitment to the Lions Club Brussels Charlemagne, ISOPA has had the honour of supporting the renovation of shelter houses in Brussels. Last April, Jörg Palmersheim, Secretary General of ISOPA, was present when the newly renovated...

ISOPA joins forces with PlasticsEurope and the European Aluminium Association to call for a fair and smart strategy with lightweight initiatives for achieving EU’s goals on the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Their three...

Flexible polyurethane foam (‘PU foam’) is a thermoset polymer. It is used in a very wide range of durable applications, notably in mattresses, upholstered furniture and in vehicles. As an example, nearly 90% of mattresses produced in the EU...