Luedeka inducted into Flexible Poly Foam Hall of Fame

ST. LOUIS – Industry veteran Robert Luedeka has been inducted into the Flexible Polyurethane Foam Hall of Fame.

Members of the Polyurethane Foam Assn., meeting here, saluted the retired Luedeka for his career of service to the industry.

“The flexible polyurethane foam industry would be dramatically different today if it weren’t for the efforts of Bob Luedeka,” said Chip Holton of NCFI Polyurethanes, the president of PFA. “We are all grateful for his amazing work and influence.”

Luedeka’s career in the flexible polyurethane foam industry spanned more than four decades.

He became executive director of PFA in January 2005, after more than 25 years as an advertising agency executive, working on industry clients including ARCO Chemical Company, Union Carbide, Foamex, NCFI Polyurethanes, the Flexible Foam Market Council, and PFA.

Luedeka guided the association and industry through numerous challenges, including flammability, flame retardants, proposed plant emission standards, occupational health standards, and other regulatory issues. His expertise and advocacy helped position PFA as a strong, credible source of information for the flexible polyurethane foam industry, and allowed the association to develop strong working relationships with industry stakeholders, firefighters, environmental groups, and other partners, officials said.