Dow and Preferred Sands collaboration wins 2014 polyurethane innovation award
Dow and Preferred Sands collaboration wins 2014 polyurethane innovation award
DALLAS, Texas -- Dow and Preferred Sands were recognized with the 2014 polyurethane innovation award at the annual Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) conference in Dallas, Texas. Presented by CPI of the American Chemistry Council, this recognition represents the importance of collaboration to develop new technologies to help solve real-world challenges.
“What an honor it is for Dow and our partner, Preferred Sands, to be recognized this way especially considering the record number of entries CPI received this year," said Chris Chrisafides, commercial director for Dow Polyurethanes in North America. "I want to congratulate the other finalists from BASF and Novomer, as well as all the companies that submitted their projects. It's a privilege to represent the polyurethane industry with this award, and this is one example of how we can bring polyurethane chemistry into new spaces that create value for our society. And that's how we all win.”
Preferred RCS Resin Coated Sand with Dow TERAFORCE Technology was honored with the award for its role in helping improve oil productivity and the environmental profile of the hydraulic fracturing process, which is at the heart of the U.S. energy boom, manufacturing renaissance and job creation.
A panel of expert judges selected three finalists and conference registrants conducted their votes during the opening session of the conference on Sept. 22, 2014. The finalist with the most votes received an additional 20 points added to the judges’ score and the innovation with the highest total score was deemed the winner. Dow was presented the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award during the closing session of the conference and is featured on the CPI website.
The Dow TERAFORCE resin enables the new Preferred RCS product line to be produced using less energy while minimizing environmental impact compared to phenolic resins. It also provides the industry with an outstanding performance-to-cost value, enabling users to substantially improve operations while still curtailing expenses. Not only does it perform well under a range of conditions and depths, but it is also cost-effective and improves the sustainability of the drilling process. As part of its expanded portfolio, RCS Garnet was designed specifically for flowback control in low temperatures with a built-in activator that does not require additional chemical treatment, and it produces measurably better bond strength while still delivering superior conductivity.
Preferred RCS Resin Coated Sand with Dow TERAFORCE Technology was also honored by R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most influential innovations in 2013. Dow will be presented with the R&D 100 Award at the 52nd annual R&D 100 Awards banquet on November 7th, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
