Now more than ever is an exciting time to be in the polyurethanes industry, as its technologies and products are part of the global conversation around solving critical challenges. There are endless ways to adapt polyurethane chemistry, but one of the most imperative is its insulation properties. Since 70% of the food we eat in the West is chilled or frozen, polyurethane insulation plays a key role in keeping food fresh throughout the cold chain.
The need for energy efficiency goes across the entire cold chain – from home refrigerators and convenience stores, to the trucks that transport fresh food from farm to market. Each level of the cold chain depends on this unique chemistry to help protect goods during transportation and storage. Polyurethane foam is said to be one of the best insulation technologies available because: