News

  • Gaco™ Launches GacoFlex A48 Acrylic Elastomeric Roof Coating

    • By Gaco
    • Added on Mar 30, 2023

    Gaco™, part of the Holcim Building Envelope portfolio of brands, has officially introduced the GacoFlex A48 acrylic roof coating. GacoFlex A48 is the first and only single-component, high-build acrylic roof coating that can be applied up to 80mils (5 gal/SQ) in a single pass application1. read more

  • New US Executive Leadership Appointed at Covestro

    • By As Seen on Paintsquare
    • Added on Feb 24, 2023

    Global polymer materials manufacturer Covestro recently announced in an email press release that Samir Hifri will take the position of Chairman and President at Covestro LLC, effective July 1, 2023. In this role, Hifri will reportedly lead the company’s U.S. operations, succeeding Haakan Jonsson, who will retire after 30-plus years of service with Covestro. read more

  • Natural Polymers Introduces Ultra-Pure™ Spray Foam at SPFA Expo

    • By Natural Polymers LLC
    • Added on Feb 23, 2023

    Natural Polymers, recently acquired by Owens Corning, introduces Ultra-Pure™ spray foam insulation to its family of high performance spray foam insulation solutions in 2023. New Ultra-Pure™ Spray Foam insulation will be showcased at the Spray Foam Convention and Expo, from February 14 – 15, 2023 in Daytona Beach, FL, at Natural Polymers Booth #137. The expo is sponsored by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). read more

  • Holcim Anounces Acquisition of Duro-Last Inc.

    • By SprayFoamMagazine.com Staff
    • Added on Feb 07, 2023

    Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last has a track record of double-digit growth in North America’s highly profitable USD >40 billion roofing market, driven by premium brands, proprietary technologies and custom-made solutions. Duro-Last’s systems will complement and strengthen Holcim’s integrated roofing offer, with expected synergies of USD 60 million per year. read more

  • Invested in Success

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Feb 01, 2023

    Starting any new business can be a logistical nightmare. However, logistics can sometimes play to an owner’s advantage. The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) spoke with one company owner whose logistics have kept competition from his front door. read more

  • High Performance with a New Look

    • By James Shevlino
    • Added on Feb 01, 2023

    Polyurethane Machinery Corporation (PMC) recently released two innovative machines, the PK-25 and the Premier machine. Both newly engineered machines are exciting news for contractors as they have the potential to make applications increasingly efficient and functional. PMC also introduces its exciting new branding – with a newly designed logo and a sleeker powder coated finish, which incorporates a new black and red color scheme. read more

  • Getting Started in Polyurea

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Feb 01, 2023

    So, you want to be in the polyurea spray elastomer coating and lining application business? Maybe you already are, or are in the spray-foam business, or have other coating technology application experience. That’s great! Are you obtaining and using the proper equipment to ensure a successful application? Hopefully so, but there are some issues that most people take for granted that usually end up costing time or money before the project is complete. read more

  • Winds of Change

    • By Mac Sheldon
    • Added on Feb 01, 2023

    Just as the weather changes from season to season in North America, so the economy cycles through better and worse times. It always has and always will. A major economic indicator is residential and commercial construction and within that sector, insulation plays an important role, but we can’t always look only to housing starts or new permits to gage our industry. read more

  • Attic Rain

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Feb 01, 2023

    To help homeowners safeguard against problems such as attic rain, spray foam installers first need to understand their mindset and how to push prevention as well as solving attic rain hazards after they occur. read more