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World of Polyurea
RenCast 6425A/RenCast 5425B formulated for production of castings and for applications requiring high levels of toughness and durability is a two-component polyurea casting system. Using new technology, RenCast 6425A/RenCast 5425B has been formulated without DE-DDM (diethyl-diamino-diphenyl-methan). This system can be used in a range of casting applications including foundry patterns and core...
PDA's 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition is showing significant growth compared to 2011. "Still facing an uncertain economy, demonstrating growth in our annual meeting is excellent news," stated Kyle Flanagan, president of PDA. "Based upon projections, PDA feels that attendance figures will far exceed both the 2011 and 2010 annual meetings." Flanagan noted that most...
VersaFlex Incorporated, "The Polyurea People" is pleased to announce the newly created position of Director of Education and Development. Beginning December 2011, Dudley J. Primeaux II has joined VersaFlex to fill these responsibilities. Dudley Primeaux is recognized and respected as a global leader in polyurea development, training, and technical support and consulting. In his new...
Hercules is now offering a new, 2-component, aromatic polyurea spray elastomer that is 100% pure, plasticizer- and solvent-free, flame-retardant, self-extinguishing gives low smoke emissions and doesn't drip. The elastomer is traditionally processed using a high-pressure, multi component spray system. Hertec 1140 FR polyurea spray elastomer is used as a waterproof, crack-bridging system,...
The lightness of being, or at least the lightness of his roofs, was architect Werner Thurner's vision (Villach, Austria) when he developed the Polydeck system; a vision that has led to Polydeck's use in two, trendsetting projects. Thurner had to develop a completely new process in order to create the so called ‘flying' roofs. The first two projects comprised the roofing of an...
The Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe) has held its 5th Annual Conference from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th November in The Hague, The Netherlands. The event brought together over 100 participants to hear the presentations, exchange best practices and network with the exhibitors which included Adcos, Albermarle, ArmorThane, BASF Polyurethanes, Gama, Graco, Huntsman...
POC Ventures (Protecting Our Children) in cooperation with The Hanson Group LLC have developed and patented a unique safety device to help reduce the number of concussions suffered on the football field. By utilizing some energy absorbing polyurea and polyurethane polymers along with a custom-designed pocketed cover to distribute the forces of impact, the Guardian Cap, when placed on a...
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) honored Albemarle and LINE-X Protective Coatings with the coveted 2011 Innovation Award for the development of a new color stable aliphatic coating technology. The award, which was presented during the 2011 CPI Technical Conference on September 28th, highlights the role of in the polyurethane industry by recognizing companies and individuals whose...
The Polyurea Development Association Europe invites you to its 5th Annual Conference, which is taking place at Hotel Bel Air in The Hague, The Netherlands, from 14th to 16th November 2011.On Monday 14th November there will be 2 PDA Europe education courses and in parallel, PDA Europe will be having a series of internal meetings. At the end of the day, a networking cocktail will take place for...
The PDA Program Planning Committee is currently reviewing potential presentations for the upcoming 2012 Annual Meeting; this is a great opportunity to share your expertise with your industry peers! Presentations will be given on Tues., March 27th, Wed., March 28th or Thurs., March 29th. The committee is looking for a variety of business/technical presentations with topics ranging from the...
