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PolyCast by UT
by Urethanes Technology International
PolyCast by UT is Urethanes Technology’s podcast exploring the innovations, opportunities and challenges shaping the global polyurethanes market. Each episode features candid conversations with producers, formulators, equipment suppliers, analysts and industry experts, and end users across foams, coatings, elastomers and adhesives. You can expect clear, trade-focused discussion on what’s changing now, from raw materials to sustainability, regulation, recycling and new process technology. Plus, practical takeaways you can use in the plant, lab or boardroom. PolyCast by UT delivers sharp analysis, real-world case studies and informed perspectives from across the supply chain.
Episodes
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Mark Allen & Kelly Kiszka - Dow (S01 E12)
S01 E12: Will the car of the future still have that ‘new-car smell’? In this episode, Kelly Kiszka and Mark Allen of Dow join Urethanes Technology International editor Steven Pacitti at the CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida, to explore two increasingly connected…
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Snigdha Agrawal - Growkix (S01 E11)
S01 E11: Are we putting children in the wrong shoes? In this episode, footwear designer, product developer and entrepreneur Snigdha Agrawal asks whether children’s shoes are really being designed around the needs of growing feet – and how better materials, fit and product development could change...
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Mehul Parikh - EnvaDure (S01 E10)
S01 E10: Why do buildings still leak – and can polyurethane fix the problem? In this episode, waterproofing and building envelope specialist Mehul Parikh asks why, despite better materials and decades of construction experience, water ingress remains a problem – and whether polyurethane can help...
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Helen Gorman - Specialist sports consultant & former international swimmer (S01 E09)
S01 E09: The polyurethane supersuit revolution In this episode, former international swimmer and swimming commentator Helen Gorman looks back at the extraordinary “supersuit” era of 2008–09, when polyurethane technology transformed competitive swimming, world records tumbled and the sport became...
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Chico van Hemert - RetourMatras Group (S01 E08)
S01 E08: The recycling journey of a mattress In this episode, Chico van Hemert of RetourMatras discusses the complexities and innovations in mattress recycling, including collection systems, dismantling technology, chemical recycling, and the future of circular mattresses in Europe. “If you don’t...
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Stephen Mayfield - Algenesis Materials (S01 E07)
S01 E07: The role of algae in sustainable polyurethane solutions In this episode, Dr. Stephen Mayfield discusses the potential of algae as a sustainable feedstock for bioplastics, the challenges in scaling algae production, and the innovative bio-based polyurethane platform Soleic. He shares...
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Mary Bogdan - Solstice Advanced Materials (S01 E06)
S01 E06: The future of foam blowing agents: Insights from Mary Bogdan In this episode, Mary Bogdan, an industry expert with more than 30 US patents and a wealth of experience in foam blowing agent technology, details the transition to low GWP technologies and their impact on the polyurethane...
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Martin Kruczinna - Pearl Polyurethane Systems (S01 E05)
S01 E05: In this episode, Martin Kruczinna, CEO of Pearl Group, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the polyurethane industry, Pearl's strategic expansion across Asia and Africa, and the company's focus on sustainability and innovation in polyurethane solutions. Martin talks about...
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Audrey Silva Russo - Purcom Quimica (S01 E04)
S01 E04: Ever wondered how a childhood influence can shape a pioneering career in a male-dominated industry? 💪 Audrey Silva Russo’s journey into the polyurethane industry started with her father, a respected figure in the field. From childhood curiosity about his work to realising her own…
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Steven English & Tobias Spyra - Chemical Market Analytics (S01 E03)
S01 E03: The polyurethane industry is navigating a storm of challenges: energy disruptions, political tensions, and supply chain crises. Demand has stagnated, and the market is feeling the pressure. We’ve gone from a post-Covid recovery to facing multiple crises – from rising freight costs to raw...
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Alison Keane - ISPA & MRC (S01 E02)
S01 E02: How is the mattress industry balancing performance, sustainability and changing consumer expectations? In this episode, recorded in April 2026, Alison Keane of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council discusses the latest developments in US mattress...
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Brad Beauchamp - CPI (S01 E01)
S01, E01: In this episode (Recorded in October 2025), Brad Beauchamp, Carpenter Company CEO and Center for Polyurethane Industry (CPI) Steering Committee VP, breaks down why polyurethane is everywhere, and why its future depends on solving sustainability, talent shortages, and recycling…
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Polycast by UT is a new podcast exploring the innovations, opportunities, and challenges shaping the global polyurethanes market. Each episode features candid conversations with producers, formulators, equipment suppliers, analysts, and end users across foams, coatings, elastomers, and adhesives....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
PolyCast by UT is Urethanes Technology’s podcast exploring the innovations, opportunities and challenges shaping the global polyurethanes market. Each episode features candid conversations with producers, formulators, equipment suppliers, analysts and industry experts, and end users across foams, coatings, elastomers and adhesives. You can expect clear, trade-focused discussion on what’s changing now, from raw materials to sustainability, regulation, recycling and new process technology. Plus, practical takeaways you can use in the plant, lab or boardroom. PolyCast by UT delivers sharp analysis, real-world case studies and informed perspectives from across the supply chain.
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Urethanes Technology International
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How many episodes does PolyCast by UT have?
PolyCast by UT currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is PolyCast by UT about?
PolyCast by UT is Urethanes Technology’s podcast exploring the innovations, opportunities and challenges shaping the global polyurethanes market. Each episode features candid conversations with producers, formulators, equipment suppliers, analysts and industry experts, and end users across foams,...
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PolyCast by UT has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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PolyCast by UT is created and hosted by Urethanes Technology International.
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