Welcome Colin Groom to the APBA Advisory Board!

We are honored to announce that Colin Groom, Director at Pacific Thai Urethanes, has joined the APBA Advisory Board!

With 50 years of experience in polyurethane systems across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Colin brings a unique blend of technical depth, commercial insight, and a lifelong commitment to innovation and sustainability in the PU industry.

Colin has led pioneering initiatives in:

• Replacing steel with PU in automotive applications to reduce weight and emissions
• Transitioning from CFCs to environmentally responsible blowing agents
• Developing water-blown spray foams and recycled polyol systems across Southeast Asia

His contributions as a Systems House leader will help APBA:

• Champion sustainable PU formulations and circular economy models
• Strengthen technical cooperation across Asia
• Support local innovators in scaling responsible PU operations

Welcome aboard, Colin! Your deep experience and global vision will strengthen APBA’s mission and inspire our growing network.