APBA - The Asian Polyurethane Business Association

Chairman Message

Welcome to the Asian Polyurethane Business Association (APBA)

As Chairman of the APBA, I am delighted to welcome you to our growing community, dedicated to advancing the polyurethane industry across Asia. Our association is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge, with a clear focus on promoting the use of PU foam as a superior alternative to traditional materials.

At APBA, we are committed to encouraging cooperation across the entire PU foam supply chain, from raw material suppliers to end-users. We believe in the power of shared, non-competitive knowledge to drive our industry forward and to enhance the safety, health, and environmental care standards throughout the supply chain.

We also serve as a critical counterpart for local and regional legislators, ensuring that the interests and concerns of our industry are well-represented. As a knowledge platform, APBA provides our members with various benefits such as access to the latest technologies, legislation, research, and quality standards, all while championing sustainability and the circular economy within the PU industry.

Thank you for joining us on this journey toward a more sustainable and innovative future for polyurethane foam.

Stefan Hermes

APBA Objectives

The Asian Polyurethane Business Association (APBA) aims to be a platform for the polyurethane industry on a pan-Asian base in close cooperation with existing country-specific Polyurethane (PU) Associations, hereby bridging the efforts to connect and explore opportunities for the PU industry.

APBA focuses on the needs and requirements of polyurethane industries related to flexible and rigid polyurethanes, molding, casting, adhesives, and coatings. The applications include furniture & bedding, automotive seating and interiors, building & construction, refrigeration, insulation, footwear, cast wheels, rollers, adhesives, coatings, and sealants.

The main objectives of the APBA are

To promote the usage of PU as an alternative to other materials in the same application
To encourage cooperation in the end-to-end supply chain of PU products
To share non-competitive knowledge about the PU products supply chain
To promote and stimulate environmental care, health, and safety throughout the PU supply chain
To be a counterpart for local and regional legislators on the PU supply chain
To be a knowledge platform for all its members on new technologies, legislation, research, and quality standards
To promote sustainability and circular economy within the PU supply chain
By connecting members on a vertical base as well as on a geographical level, APBA stands to promote the PU industry and support its growth and professionalism.

By connecting members on a vertical base as well as on a geographical level, APBA stands to promote the PU industry and support it’s growth and professionalism.

Committees/Working Groups:

APBA will have various committees or working groups dealing with specific aspects of the PU industry, such as technical standards, regulations, market development, etc. Members can voluntarily participate in the following working groups based on their expertise and interest.

Environment, Health & Safety
Legislative developments
End-to-end Supply Chain Changes & Developments
Market Growth & Trends
Quality Certification

Secretariat:

This is APBA's operational body responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization. The secretariat is responsible for communication with members, organization of meetings, implementation of decisions, lobbying, and so on. It is headed by a secretary-general.