India’s journey toward a greener and more sustainable future gained momentum as industry leaders gathered for a Leadership Dialogue ahead of the 2nd edition of UTECH India – Sustainable Polyurethane & Foam (ISPUF) Expo. 

The session, themed “Transforming PU Applications, Insulation & Cold Storage Solutions,” set the stage for the main event to be held from November 13–15 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

India’s only polyrethane and sleep tech expo

Organised by Crain Communications and Media Fusion, the UTECH India Expo, alongside the Sleep Expo India Pavilion, is positioned as India’s only dedicated platform for these crucial sectors.

Abasaheb Kale, Managing Director, pdkASM Consulting said, “With the government mandating 25% prefabricated components in upcoming projects, metal sandwich panels have emerged as a key solution to meet the need for speed, sustainability, and thermal comfort.”

India’s construction sector set for innovation boom

Prashant Deshmukh, Founder & Principal Architect, Prashant Deshmukh Projects Pvt. Ltd, said, “India’s construction landscape is entering a golden phase where the adoption of sandwich panels will see significant growth, driven by the industry’s increasing focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability.”

Abhay V Udeshi, Chairman, Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd, emphasized the need for self-reliance and R&D and said “India’s PU and Foam industry holds immense potential to become a global hub for advanced and sustainable polyurethane solutions.”