Sarah Houlton

Associate Editor

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Sarah Houlton is a freelance journalist who has been writing about chemistry-related topics since the early 1990s. She has a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry from Imperial College, London. She is the Associate Editor at Urethanes Technology International and UTECH-polyurethane.com. Sarah's area of interest is the North American polyurethane market.

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Recent Stories
German scientists identify PU-eating bacterium

A team of scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig has found a soil bacterium that will feed on polyurethane.
Seat maker Lear shifts production to face masks

Automotive seating manufacturer Lear has added capacity at its AccuMed production facility to produce protective masks for use in the COVID-19 pandemic.
US mattress companies step up to the COVID-19 challenge

ISPA says many of its members are using their manufacturing resources to help meet supply challenges in US hospitals. In addition to making hospital beds and other mattresses, some are converting their sewing operations to safety mask production. 
Chilean group creates alternative biopolyol

Chilean academics developed a new eco-friendly polyurethane foam. It is based on oil derived from a member of the mustard family.
Canada rushes USMCA through ahead of shutdown

Canada has passed the bill to enact the new North American trade deal. It had already been agreed by Mexico and the US.
Porsche 3D-prints concept bucket seats

A concept bucket seat designed by Porsche relies on 3D printing for its construction. The comfort layer is polyurethane-based. 
Coronavirus cancels PMA Annual Meeting

The Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) has cancelled its 2020 Annual Meeting and processing techniques seminar, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Azelis to distribute Momentive PU additives

Azelis Americas CASE is to distribute Momentive Performance Materials’ polyurethane additives in the US.
Modified PU sponge cleans up oil spills

Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a novel material to purify water contaminated with oil. It is based on a household polyurethane sponge.
A greener PU foam using nutmeg filler

Scientists at Lodz University of Technology have found that ground nutmeg has potential as a filler in PU foams.
Demilec wins NAHB Spark Award

Demilec has been awarded the 2020 Spark Award from the National Association of Home Builders’ Leading Suppliers Council. It won for its Heatlok HFO Pro SPF insulation.
Steel Blue to incorporate First Graphene material in TPU for work boots

First Graphene is to supply graphene to work boot manufacturer Steel Blue. Its PureGraph material will be used in TPU soles.
Xometry announces carbon offset programme

On-demand manufacturing specialist Xometry has started a carbon offset programme to reduce the environmental impact of its shipped packages. 
Argonics set to expand in KI Sawyer

Argonics has been given the go-ahead to expand its northern Michigan manufacturing facility. 
Cervellati joins Exsto Group

Italian CASE manufacturer Cervellati is now part of the French-headquartered Exsto Group.