Key Issues For Today's Flexible Polyurethane Foam Industry

摘要

The United States flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) industry is a maturing business that is adjusting to a number of issues including changing requirements for the flammability of various end-products that contain flexible foam content, growing emphasis on environmental stewardship, and shifts in market demand that may affect product development, production planning, and sustainability strategies. This paper identifies and examines key current issues and presents observations by the Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA), the trade association for FPF manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials, production equipment and service technologies. Development opportunities are discussed and related PFA activities are shared, including PFA positions on certain key issues with supporting rationale.