These and other results of the market survey were released at Polyurethanes Expo 2003. The Expo drew more than 1,200 people to Orlando to discuss polyurethane technology and issues.
The survey indicates that the North American polyurethanes industry volume for 2002 was 6,393 mil. lbs. In the United States, volume was 5,528 mil. lbs., down from 5,641 mil. lbs. in 2000. Mexico's volume was 282.7 mil. lbs., essentially unchanged from 283 mil. lbs. in 2000.