Huntsman Earns Inaugural SPFA Supplier Accreditation

June 4, 2014

Phase II Professional Certification Program Recognizes Dedication
to Safe Use and Handling Throughout SPF Value Chain

 

The Woodlands, Texas – Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced it is the first spray polyurethane foam (SPF) chemical supplier to receive accreditation through the new second phase of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Professional Certification Program (PCP). This rigorous and extensive certification program was originally designed for individual contractors, but was recently expanded to include suppliers. 

“Our new Supplier Company Accreditation Program recognizes companies like Huntsman that are dedicated to raising the bar on safety, performance, quality and professionalism among SPF industry professionals,” said SPFA Executive Director Kurt Resienberg.

Huntsman earned its accreditation by fulfilling the following requirements:

  • Supplier offered training programs
  • Designated on-staff personnel
    • Certified supplier representative(s)
    • Liaison to SPFA
    • Written examiner(s)
    • Field examiner(s)
  • Best practices/risk management program verification
  • Supplier offered written exam(s) and field exam(s)

“We are proud to receive this accreditation, which closely aligns with our industry-leading product stewardship efforts and goal of promoting the safe use of polyurethanes,” said Huntsman Polyurethanes Business Manager Trent Shidaker. “We encourage all those that supply SPF materials, systems or equipment to get involved and invest in the sustainability of industry by joining the program.

The PCP also represents proactive, on-going communication with federal agencies on matters of concern to the SPF industry. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have conducted a courtesy review of course materials.

For more information on spray foam contractor and supplier accreditation, visit www.sprayfoam.org. For more information on Huntsman’s products for the SPF industry, please visit www.huntsman.com/sprayfoam.

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2013 revenues of over $11 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 80 manufacturing and R&D facilities in 30 countries and employ approximately 12,000 associates within our 5 distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.


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