乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 Polyurethanes Wins Prestigious BMW Supplier Innovation Award for Sustainability
THE WOODLANDS, TX 鈥� Global chemical company 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 (NYSE: HUN) today announced that its polyurethanes division has won a prestigious Supplier Innovation Award from BMW Group for developing a technology which dramatically reduces total emissions from the high performance polyurethane seating foam used in its vehicles.
Across the automotive industry there is a drive to reduce emissions and odor generating impurities from seating foams, to improve passenger comfort and the overall driving experience. 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站鈥檚 automotive team developed a unique MDI system, novel polyol and formaldehyde 'scavenger' technology. This innovative chemistry enabled BMW to reduce total emissions from its seating foams by a factor of ten 鈥� without compromising comfort or quality. 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 is the only supplier to meet the BMW Group鈥檚 ambitious requirements for molded foams.
Tony Hankins, President of 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站鈥檚 Polyurethanes division, accepted the award at a ceremony on September 29 at the BMW Welt in Munich.
鈥淏MW is well known for its exacting performance standards and 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 has been a long-term technology partner to the business, assisting in its drive for improved safety, performance, comfort and sustainability,鈥� Hankins said. 鈥淲e are incredibly proud of this award and the difference that our technology will make to BMW customers worldwide.鈥�
Tony Hankins, President of 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 Polyurethanes (left) receives
the BMW Supplier Innovation Award for Sustainability (photo: BMW Group)
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