This seminar has been developed for both newcomers to the industry and specialists wishing to enhance their understanding of other application areas of PU. Now an annual event, the seminar attracts a wide audience from Europe and beyond. In addition it provides a forum for interaction between materials manufacturers, converters and end-users.

Programme Structure

The seminar programme is arranged to allow delegates whose interest lies in a particular production sector to attend for that day only, if they choose, or for any combination of days.

Days one and three are dedicated to the applications of polyurethanes and their respective general formulations. Flexible and Rigid foams will be discussed on day one and Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers on day three.

Day two will describe in more detail the different major components, what constitutes all the other possible components used to formulate the polyurethane, how they are produced and why one (or different combinations) would be used rather than another.

Course Leader

Dr Jim O'Connor, SynUthane International Inc.

Prior to joining SynUthane, Jim has managed research and development in the polyurethane and chemical industry for nearly 30 years. His experience and research background covers all segments of the polyurethane industry from polyols to isocyanates; TPUs to coatings as well as surfactants, polymers and other speciality chemicals. After gaining his PhD from Purdue University, Jim worked for Goodyear, NDM Corp, Olin Corporation, Olin Hunt (Electronics) and ARCO Chemical Company and authored over 50 US patents and publications.

Seminar Venue - Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, UK

Seminar Fees

Early Bird discount - there will be a discount of 10% off the basic delegate fee, for any registrations received before: 12th August, 2011.  Fee includes lecture notes, lunches and refreshments, accommodation not included.

Multi-registrant discount - there is a further discount of 10% off the course fee for companies registering 2 or more delegates.

How to Register – select the number of days you wish to register for and click on your option – you can select your date options from the drop down box which appears below.

Attend all 3 days to get a full overview of all aspects of polyurethane raw materials, chemistry formulations and applications and why they are used.

Attend Day One to get an up-to-date overview of the flexible and rigid foam market and technology and general formulations for the different types of foams.

Attend Day Two to get a full understanding of the chemistry and production of the major urethane raw materials – polyols and isocyanates, a detailed description of all the other typical and not so typical ingredients used in the production of a polyurethane and recommendations on when to use and why.

Attend Day Three to get an understanding of the relatively smaller but much more complex CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) urethane market and technologies and the formulations utilised for many of the different CASE applications.