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  • NCFI Polyurethanes Announces Pending Sale

    • By NCFI
    • Added on Nov 15, 2023

    NCFI Polyurethanes, a member of the Barnhardt Family of companies, announced today they have entered into an agreement with Richmond, VA-based Carpenter Co. for the divestiture of NCFI’s Consumer Products Division, pursuant to terms and conditions, with a target date of December 1, 2023, for closing. read more

  • Huntsman Building Solutions Enhances Senior Residences with Carbon-Reducing Envelopes

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on Oct 31, 2023

    Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) partnered with installers from its Canadian network on two major retirement home building projects: 1- Metrotec P.G.B Insulation for a government-endorsed senior home revitalization project, Maison Des Aînés/Maison Alternatives and 2- Isolation Algon with Groupe Sélection’s general contractor, Groupe CH for the modern residential building complex, Liva Mirabel. read more

  • GSA/DOE Request Input for Technologies that Support Net-Zero Carbon Buildings

    • By U.S. General Services Administration
    • Added on Oct 20, 2023

    Monday, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, and through the Green Proving Ground (GPG) program, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced a new request for information (RFI) about technologies that can enable energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization in commercial buildings and contribute to a more efficient electric infrastructure. read more

  • Everest Systems Unveils Innovative Polyurea Coating

    • By Everest Systems
    • Added on Oct 19, 2023

    Everest Systems recently launched EverMax Polyurea, a durable and flexible coating for commercial roofing applications. This polyurea coating is designed for low shrinkage, extreme flexibility, and has exceptional resistance to mechanical damage. read more

  • NCFI Geotech Polyurethane Foam to Save the Day

    • By NCFI
    • Added on Oct 18, 2023

    A global provider of juice concentrates, fruit blends, and purees was getting squeezed. A broken concrete drainage line beneath Prodalim USA’s Ocoee, Florida facility caused erosion under the factory that endangered the line. Prodalim USA talked to a concrete company who referred Slab Fix, an Orlando-based company specializing in concrete repair and rehabilitation. read more

  • PPG Foundation Invests $2 Million in Skilled Trade Education

    • By Business Wire
    • Added on Oct 16, 2023

    PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $2 million through 2025 to support workforce development initiatives that provide training and opportunities for future skilled workers in manufacturing and coatings application. read more

  • Navigating the 'Green Wave': An In-depth Look at Eco-friendly Spray Foam Insulation

    • By Mickel Maalouf: Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on Oct 11, 2023

    As society reckons with the consequences of environmental degradation, numerous industries have begun to ride a burgeoning 'Green Wave.' This movement, characterized by a widespread commitment to environmental sustainability, has notably permeated the construction sector. One area witnessing a significant shift towards green alternatives is insulation. read more

  • This Old House's Kevin O'Connor Announced as Keynote Speaker for Spray Foam 2024

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Oct 03, 2023

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced that Emmy- award winning host Kevin O’Connor of This Old House and Ask This Old House will keynote the upcoming SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo being held March 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The keynote address is part of the event’s General Session, which is scheduled for 8:00am on Tuesday, March 5. read more

  • PFAS Data Reporting Rule Finalized by EPA

    • By EPA.gov
    • Added on Oct 02, 2023

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that will provide EPA, its partners, and the public with the largest-ever dataset of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufactured and used in the United States. This rule builds on over two years of progress on the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan to combat PFAS pollution, safeguarding public health and advancing environmental justice, and is a key action in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. read more