Houston, Texas - A technology developed by BASF was announced as winner of the 2010 Innovation Award during the 13 Oct closing session of the 2010 Technical Conference organised by The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council.
The Innovation award was for BASF's FilterPave porous pavement system, in which a two-component polyurethane binder system is used with post-consumer recycled glass to yield the finished surfacing material which helps in storm water management applications.
New this year, only one award was presented for the most innovative application in the polyurethanes industry, as assessed by a panel of judges representing a cross-section of polyurethanes experience and knowledge.
"The Polyurethane Innovation Award shines a well-deserved spotlight on the companies and individuals that have brought innovative new solutions to the marketplace," said Steve Russell, vice president, Plastics Division, American Chemistry Council.
Other finalists included King Industries for its K-KAT Tin/Mercury Free Catalysts, and Nanotech Industries for its Green Polyurethane (also referred to as HNIPU).
Finalist entries were on display during the conference, where attendees had the chance to vote for those they believed showed the most innovative use of polyurethanes.
More than 750 influential scientists, engineers, manufacturers and business leaders from around the world attended the Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference, discussing and demonstrating innovations, advances and breakthroughs in polyurethane materials and technology.
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