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PU Expo Istanbul 2026, which brings together polyurethane producers, technology suppliers and buyers, opened its doors at Istanbul Expo Center on 11 November. Held alongside Foam Eurasia and the 75th AYSAF Footwear Supply Industry Fair, the event is hosting 147 exhibitors from 10 countries until 13 November.
PU Expo Istanbul 2026 – International Polyurethane Industry Fair is organised by CNG Expo in cooperation with the Turkish Polyurethane Industrialists and Importers Association (POLYDER) and covers the sector’s full range of products and technologies. The opening ceremony was attended by POLYDER Chair F. Müge Pınar, EUROPUR President Bart J. ten Brink, Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA) President Harneet Kochar, PDA Europe President Gjorgjija Tasevski and CNG Expo Chairman Cengiz Yaman.
Aiming for a regional trade hub
In his opening speech, Yaman said the organisers aim to make Türkiye a regional trade hub for the polyurethane industry and to position PU Expo Istanbul among the world’s top three events in the sector. He noted that the programme includes international panels, live production demonstrations and hands-on training.
POLYDER Chair Pınar said the association wants the fair to become an international meeting point that industry representatives from around the world mark in their calendars months in advance.
More than 5,000 visitors expected
According to the organisers, more than 5,000 trade visitors are expected over the three days, mainly from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Russia and the CIS countries. The fair aims to connect domestic and international manufacturers with international buyers and support new supply relationships and export opportunities.
Leaders’ forum and conference programme
On the first day, the “Global PU Leaders Forum: One Industry, Different Markets, One Future” discussed the agenda of the global polyurethane industry and developments in different markets. Moderated by PUdaily Business Development and Marketing Manager Amine Maslouhy, the session featured the heads of EUROPUR, PDA Europe, IPUA and POLYDER. A forum with experienced industry veterans was also held.
On the second day, a conference titled “The Future of Polyurethane from Market to Production” will be moderated by Areks Kimya board member Ali Kılıç, with speakers from PİMSA, Teknopanel Türkiye and PANELDER, Istanbul Technical University’s Aerospace Institute and Beko, covering applications of polyurethane across industries and changes in production processes.
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CNG Expo press release, “PU Expo Istanbul 2026 opens its doors”, 11 November 2026 (via Feveran İletişim / basinlistem).
Image: CNG Expo
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