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To Infinity… and BEYOND!
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
It’s with tremendous honor that Spray Foam Magazine presents 2025’s Contractor of the Year (COTY) award to Curt Janzen and Kevin Boschee of Beyond Group, from Alberta, Canada. read more

Spray Foam Magazine’s 2026 Show Issue is LIVE
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Spray Foam Magazine’s 2026 Show Issue is LIVE brought to you by Polyurethane Machinery Corporation. read more

Ones to Watch
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Fueled by a passion for energy savings and a dedication to honest, professional service for northeast Texas, Peter Fehr set 903 Spray Foam in motion. Every project is a fresh opportunity for Peter and his team, who customize each installation to boost comfort, reduce waste, and safeguard their clients’ investments using both open- and closed-cell foam. read more

The Power Trio
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
In the spray foam industry, three names are often mentioned together: the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), Spray Foam World Wide (SFWW), and Spray Foam Magazine (SFM). While all three support the spray foam industry, each delivers a distinct value and exists for a different purpose. Understanding those specific distinctions will help contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers engage with the right organization for their specific needs. Here’s a breakdown of key differences: read more

No Mulligans on Moisture
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
The foam didn’t go under the green or near the holes–instead, seven inches of Natural Polymers HFO 2.0 closed-cell foam went onto the roof deck and walls of the golfer’s lodges and in the midway turn house. Rucker insulated over 215,000 board feet, locking in the expected comfort necessary at a resort of this caliber. read more

Determination & Grace
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Spray Foam Magazine is happy to announce Eric Gladson as the 2025 Contractor of the Year Runner-Up. Eric owns Integrity Plus Insulation LLC in Wisconsin and is known for his friendly nature and willingness to help. With 17 years in the industry, he has built a strong reputation through hard work and quality results. He is a Master Installer through the SPFA PCP program, confirming his skills and commitment to high standards. read more

Ones to Watch
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
David Ambrose is the owner of Base Camp Spray Foam in Kalispell, Montana, serving the Flathead Valley area. He is a fourth-generation Montanan who specializes in energy-efficient spray foam insulation for homes. In just one and a half years of serving the Kalispell community, David has built a reputation for delivering work defined by quality, integrity, and customer care. read more

Tune In, Level Up
- By Aubrey Barto, Director of Marketing & Communications, SPFA
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Your reputation is your most valuable asset, and in an industry this demanding, the best reputations are forged within a community that has your back. I’ve seen firsthand that the businesses truly moving the needle aren’t just those with the best equipment—they are the ones who stay connected. read more

Some Bunny Loves You
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
At Spray Foam Magazine, we make a point of checking in with our past Contractor of the Year (COTY) winners. We were especially excited to catch up with Danny Walker, the owner of Colony Insulation in Algonac, MI, who was our 2024 COTY winner! He has been super busy since his win and just wrapped up a project that truly brings a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. read more

Injecting Foam into Fun
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Clark Spray Foam launched as a family-owned and operated insulation company and began operations in 2020, at the beginning of COVID. They are based in Jacksonville and service St. Augustine, Fernandina, and the Ponte Vedra area. read more

When Lessons Are Forgotten
- By Rick Duncan
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Early reports pointed to hand-held sparklers igniting polyurethane foam on the ceiling. Later images revealed the culprit: gray “egg-crate” packaging foam. For many, this was a chilling reminder of the 2003 Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island, where pyrotechnics ignited similar foam, killing 100 and injuring 230. Two decades later, history has repeated itself—proof that the lessons learned were too easily forgotten. read more

The Envelope Whisperer
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 23, 2026
Those are the words Jamie Kaye lives and works by. Jamie runs Elm Energy Group, stationed on the idyllic Atlantic shores of Hilton Head, South Carolina and is Spray Foam Magazine’s 2025 Contractor of the Year Envelope Whisperer. read more