ACC president Dooley to keynote polyurethane conference

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Monday, May 21, 2012

9 ?5 W4 s8 _5 t( @1 u, m6 aWashington, D.C. - As the chemical industry celebrates 75 years of polyurethane, speakers at the 2012 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will both honor its history and discuss the latest developments that will impact the global outlook for years to come. Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), this year’s conference will take place September 24 to 26 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, GA. ACC president and CEO Calvin M. Dooley will deliver the keynote address at this year’s opening session. Dooley will discuss the latest news and trends in today’s chemical industry, including ACC’s advocacy work on chemical regulation reform and energy policy. Also during the opening session, attendees will hear from CPI senior director Lee Salamone and 2012 conference committee chair Amanda Pugh, who will officially open the conference and introduce this year’s Innovation Award finalists. CPI Steering Committee Chair Steve Snead-Smith will also provide an update on the latest CPI activities.