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December 3,
2009 - The Specialty Sleep
Association (SSA) has announced
that
Dow Polyurethanes has
joined the SSA mattress/bedding
industry “Green Initiative.”
“With more
than 60 years of expertise in
polyurethane chemistry coupled
with our breakthrough work with
bio-based feedstocks and
technical knowledge of key raw
materials for the bedding
industry, Dow is excited about
the opportunity to be an active
member in the ‘Green
Initiative’,” said Umberto
Torresan, North American
Marketing Manager for Furniture
and Bedding and Global Marketing
Manager for RENUVA™ Natural Oil
Polyols, Dow Polyurethanes.
“Defining what ‘green’ means and
establishing industry-wide
‘green’ standards is a critical
step in helping businesses and
consumers alike make better
buying decisions. We are
thrilled to work hand in hand
with bedding industry
manufacturers, retailers and
experts toward this goal.”
“We look
forward to Dow’s involvement
with the SSA and the ‘Green
Initiative’ as we create and set
definitions, terms and standards
of green products in the bedding
industry,” said SSA President,
Dale Read. “Having Dow as part
of our ‘Green Initiative’ means
that the worlds’ largest
producer of polyether polyols
and a leading producer of
isocyanates – key components
used to create flexible
polyurethane foam used in
mattresses – recognizes the
importance of establishing green
standards.
“It is
important for the SSA to work
closely with top, world-wide
suppliers and manufacturers as
it is to also work with smaller
‘green’ boutique companies. The
broader the participation ---
the more likely all stake
holders will participate in the
development of meaningful
definitions, terms and evolution
towards a ‘Green Standard’
working with the industry as a
whole."
Dow (www.dowpolyurethanes.com)
is the world's largest producer
of propylene oxide (PO) and
polyether polyols, and is a
leading producer of quality
aromatic isocyanates, such as
MDI and TDI. The business
manufactures and markets
polyurethane products and
polyurethane systems that create
rigid, semi-rigid and flexible
foams, adhesives, sealants,
coatings, elastomers and binders
used for a broad range of
applications including bedding
and furniture. Dow also offers
the latest in polyol technology
with RENUVA™ Renewable Resource
Technology (www.dowrenuva.com)
and VORANOL™ VORACTIV™ polyols (www.dowvorativ.com),
part of an ongoing initiative by
Dow to lead the industry in
providing high-performance
products.
Founded in
1995, the Specialty Sleep
Association (SSA) is a national
not-for-profit organization
created to facilitate the growth
and positive awareness of the
specialty sleep category. SSA
membership is comprised of more
than 100 manufacturers and
retailers ranging from small,
family-owned businesses to large
corporations.
Companies
interested in learning more
about the SSA Green Initiative
should contact SSA Executive
Director Tambra Jones,
tambra@sleepinformation.org. |
