April 5, 2021

PFA Spring Meeting

Polyurethane Foam Association To Offer “Hybrid” Meeting Format
For Spring

The May 26-27 Meeting Will Be Held Live in St. Petersburg, FL And Streamed Online
LOUDON, TN (April 5, 2021)—The Polyurethane Foam Association’s Spring Meeting May 26-
27 will be conducted in a “hybrid” format, with both a live meeting at the Vinoy Renaissance in
St. Petersburg, FL, and a virtual portal for online participation. Registration details are available
at www.pfa.org/2021-spring-meeting.

PFA conducted a poll of members in early March, and respondents strongly favored the hybrid
approach, allowing members to choose in-person or online participation based on health
considerations and company travel policies.

The Vinoy Renaissance has reopened with limited capacity, and has protocols in place to
enhance safety, including mandatory masks in indoor public areas, social distancing, and
frequent sanitation.

“From the moment we opened the registration website, we had people signing up to come to the
live meeting,” noted Russ Batson, PFA’s Executive Director “Many people are eager to get back
to networking and attending conferences. I’ve had several people comment that the constrained
schedule of industry events last year made them realize how much they enjoy getting together
and interacting with colleagues and peers.”

“We wanted to provide our membership with as much flexibility as possible, because we’re still
in a very fluid situation,” said Chip Holton of NCFI Polyurethanes, PFA’s President. “We are
fortunate to have a long-standing relationship with a superb property in the Vinoy Renaissance,
which has taken exceptional measures to protect its guests. And we have the technology
available to connect other members who may not be there in person, but can participate and
contribute remotely.”

The meeting will feature an Industry Issues Session, which will cover topics including
isocyanates, auto industry trends, regulatory topics, and raw material/logistics challenges. A

Technical Program will feature presentations on new flexible foam formulations, manufacturing,
and recycling. A General Business Session will cover association business, celebrate PFA’s 40 th
Anniversary, and feature a keynote address from author Stephen Vogel.

Vogel is the author of Betrayal in Berlin: The True Story of the Cold War’s Most Audacious
Espionage Operation, published in 2019 by Custom House, a William Morrow imprint. He is a
veteran journalist who reported for The Washington Post for more than two decades. His
reporting about the war in Afghanistan was part of a package of Washington Post stories selected
as a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize.

The Polyurethane Foam Association is a trade association founded in 1980 to help educate foam
users, allied industries, and other stakeholders about flexible polyurethane foam (FPF). PFA
provides facts on environmental, health and safety issues and technical information on the
performance of FPF in consumer and industrial products. FPF is used as a key comfort
component in most upholstered furniture and mattress products, along with automotive seating,
carpet cushion, packaging, and numerous other applications. Learn more at www.pfa.org.

April 5, 2021

PFA Spring Meeting

Polyurethane Foam Association To Offer “Hybrid” Meeting Format
For Spring

The May 26-27 Meeting Will Be Held Live in St. Petersburg, FL And Streamed Online
LOUDON, TN (April 5, 2021)—The Polyurethane Foam Association’s Spring Meeting May 26-
27 will be conducted in a “hybrid” format, with both a live meeting at the Vinoy Renaissance in
St. Petersburg, FL, and a virtual portal for online participation. Registration details are available
at www.pfa.org/2021-spring-meeting.

PFA conducted a poll of members in early March, and respondents strongly favored the hybrid
approach, allowing members to choose in-person or online participation based on health
considerations and company travel policies.

The Vinoy Renaissance has reopened with limited capacity, and has protocols in place to
enhance safety, including mandatory masks in indoor public areas, social distancing, and
frequent sanitation.

“From the moment we opened the registration website, we had people signing up to come to the
live meeting,” noted Russ Batson, PFA’s Executive Director “Many people are eager to get back
to networking and attending conferences. I’ve had several people comment that the constrained
schedule of industry events last year made them realize how much they enjoy getting together
and interacting with colleagues and peers.”

“We wanted to provide our membership with as much flexibility as possible, because we’re still
in a very fluid situation,” said Chip Holton of NCFI Polyurethanes, PFA’s President. “We are
fortunate to have a long-standing relationship with a superb property in the Vinoy Renaissance,
which has taken exceptional measures to protect its guests. And we have the technology
available to connect other members who may not be there in person, but can participate and
contribute remotely.”

The meeting will feature an Industry Issues Session, which will cover topics including
isocyanates, auto industry trends, regulatory topics, and raw material/logistics challenges. A

Technical Program will feature presentations on new flexible foam formulations, manufacturing,
and recycling. A General Business Session will cover association business, celebrate PFA’s 40 th
Anniversary, and feature a keynote address from author Stephen Vogel.

Vogel is the author of Betrayal in Berlin: The True Story of the Cold War’s Most Audacious
Espionage Operation, published in 2019 by Custom House, a William Morrow imprint. He is a
veteran journalist who reported for The Washington Post for more than two decades. His
reporting about the war in Afghanistan was part of a package of Washington Post stories selected
as a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize.

The Polyurethane Foam Association is a trade association founded in 1980 to help educate foam
users, allied industries, and other stakeholders about flexible polyurethane foam (FPF). PFA
provides facts on environmental, health and safety issues and technical information on the
performance of FPF in consumer and industrial products. FPF is used as a key comfort
component in most upholstered furniture and mattress products, along with automotive seating,
carpet cushion, packaging, and numerous other applications. Learn more at www.pfa.org.

April 2, 2021

Repi Acquires Novosystems

Repi: Acquisition of Novosystems

On 30 March 2021, Repi, a leading supplier of liquid colour and additive solutions for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, announced that it has acquired Novosystems GmbH, one of the few independent European players in the field of liquid colours and additives for thermoplastic materials. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

According to Repi, with the acquisition of the German-based company, it will strengthen its position in one of the key polyurethanes and plastics markets in the world, as well as improving the group’s geographical footprint in Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of providing better and faster response to the market. Novosystems will also contribute with interesting complementary technology platforms, which can be leveraged by Repi’s global presence, and will accelerate value creation through superior level of expertise in liquid formulation and dispersion technologies.

“Welcoming a private, family-owned company in our group is another exciting milestone for Repi, as both companies shared a common history in liquid colourants for plastics, and we are looking forward to shape our future together based on common values and a long-term vision and strategy. Germany has long been one of the most important markets for Repi, and this investment strengthens our commitment to a country served by Repi for over 40 years”, said Filippo Angiolini, Repi Group CEO.

Repi Group operates since 1973 as a supplier of liquid colours and additives for plastics and thermoset resins that find applications in a variety of industries, including packaging, furniture, building and construction, footwear and automotive. Today, Repi is a Swiss based global supplier, with own facilities in the USA, Italy, the UK, Russia and Thailand.

https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/technology/25076/repi-acquisition-of-novosystems

April 2, 2021

Repi Acquires Novosystems

Repi: Acquisition of Novosystems

On 30 March 2021, Repi, a leading supplier of liquid colour and additive solutions for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, announced that it has acquired Novosystems GmbH, one of the few independent European players in the field of liquid colours and additives for thermoplastic materials. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

According to Repi, with the acquisition of the German-based company, it will strengthen its position in one of the key polyurethanes and plastics markets in the world, as well as improving the group’s geographical footprint in Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of providing better and faster response to the market. Novosystems will also contribute with interesting complementary technology platforms, which can be leveraged by Repi’s global presence, and will accelerate value creation through superior level of expertise in liquid formulation and dispersion technologies.

“Welcoming a private, family-owned company in our group is another exciting milestone for Repi, as both companies shared a common history in liquid colourants for plastics, and we are looking forward to shape our future together based on common values and a long-term vision and strategy. Germany has long been one of the most important markets for Repi, and this investment strengthens our commitment to a country served by Repi for over 40 years”, said Filippo Angiolini, Repi Group CEO.

Repi Group operates since 1973 as a supplier of liquid colours and additives for plastics and thermoset resins that find applications in a variety of industries, including packaging, furniture, building and construction, footwear and automotive. Today, Repi is a Swiss based global supplier, with own facilities in the USA, Italy, the UK, Russia and Thailand.

https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/technology/25076/repi-acquisition-of-novosystems

April 2, 2021

SWD Update

SWD Urethane Names Alison Scott Bull To Senior Vice President Of Construction Products

Apr 1, 2021 | News

MESA, Arizona – SWD Urethane announced that Alison Scott Bull has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Construction Products.

“Alison has been a significant contributor to our growth from a regional manufacturer to one of the top tier manufacturers in the spray foam industry,” Jim Perkins, President & CEO said. “She is a proven leader with deep understanding of the industry and strategies which enabled SWD to become a major supplier in this industry.”

Scott Bull served as the Vice President of Sales at SWD since 2013. Under her leadership, SWD experienced substantial and rapid growth, setting the stage for future expansion. In her new role, she will be responsible for the overall performance of the Construction Products Business.

“The largest asset that we have is our people and collaborative environment. Our team is committed to delivering solutions that add value for all of our stakeholders,” Scott Bull said. “It has been a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to build and lead the commercial organization to this exciting new phase in our company’s growth journey.”

Brandon Cantrell Appointed Vice President of Sales

Brandon Cantrell will succeed Scott Bull as the Vice President of Sales. Cantrell will be responsible for the leadership of SWD’s commercial organization. Before joining the team at SWD, Cantrell served as Adhesive Sales Leader for Eastman Chemical Company where he was responsible for North America and Latin America regions. In addition, Brandon has held several senior level roles across multiple business units.

“We are thrilled to have Brandon join SWD and provide the leadership, vision and structure to deliver outstanding performance.” Scott Bull said.

SWD continues to pursue excellence in providing unique products, systems and solutions across multiple channels in the building materials industry.

About SWD Urethane
SWD Urethane is a leading supplier of spray polyurethane foam, manufacturing insulation, roofing, and industrial products. SWD’s expansive research and development team enables us to make continuous innovations and additions to our product line. We believe our consistent delivery of top-of-the-line products and newest technologies provide real, lasting value to our customers. This commitment to research and development helps in furthering our goal of growing the polyurethane foam industry.

For more information, please visit https://swdurethane.com/