By David Reed, UT EditorShawbury, UK -The 6th international polyurethanes training seminar will be held 11-13 Oct. at Rapra Technology Ltd., Shawbury, UK. Now an annual event, this attracts delegates from across Europe and beyond, and provides a forum for producers and end-users alike to meet and develop their technical and market knowledge on these complex and versatile materials.US-based expert Jim O'Connor is joined by Steve Goldstein in delivering a programme which addresses fundamental PU chemistry,and the use of PU-based systems in making rigid and flexible foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. The programme is modular and delegates can attend for one, two or three days, depending upon their area of interest.The event will be of interest to companies wishing to bring their people up to speed on the fundamentals and the latest developments in polyurethanes technology.For further information contact Gill Tunnicliffe, E-mail [email protected]; Tel: +44(0)1939 252408."