Shanghai, China — PUdaily is pleased to announce that Bart J. ten Brink, President of EUROPUR, will be a featured speaker at the 8th Polyurethane Technology International Forum (PTIF 2026), taking place from June 22–27, 2026, in Shanghai. As President of EUROPUR, he represents one of the leading associations in the European flexible polyurethane foam industry.
At the forum, Mr. Bart will deliver a presentation titled “Polyurethane industry; Riding the waves of change and managing different influencing aspects locally but also globally.”
His session will provide an overview of the development of the European polyurethane industry, with particular attention to Europe’s position as one of the world’s major flexible polyurethane foam markets. The presentation will examine market developments in recent years, including the impact of geopolitical changes, shifting industrial conditions, and emerging market trends. It will also connect these developments to broader global polyurethane production dynamics and explore how ongoing changes in the international landscape may create new opportunities for Asia. EUROPUR’s recent conference materials and coverage show that these themes, including geopolitical shifts, market pressures, sustainability, and eastward industry shifts, are central to its current industry agenda.
The presentation will further include a deeper look at major industry themes such as sustainability, global supply chain shifts, and the evolving competitive position of regional polyurethane markets. In recent EUROPUR communications, Mr. ten Brink has publicly emphasized sustainability, fair trade, industrial competitiveness, and the need for practical regulation in Europe’s flexible polyurethane foam sector.
As President of EUROPUR, Mr. Bart is widely recognized for his engagement in the European flexible polyurethane foam industry and for his leadership in discussions around the sector’s future direction.
Hosted by PUdaily, PTIF 2026 will bring together producers, downstream manufacturers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders from around the world to promote technical exchange, business collaboration, and sustainable development in the global polyurethane industry.
For more information about the PTIF 2026 agenda, please visit the PTIF page.
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