The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry has named three finalists for the 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award, highlighting new technologies and products that demonstrate meaningful advancements in polyurethane applications. The finalists will be recognized during the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, where the award winner will be selected. read more
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Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated Late Summer 2026 Issue, brought to you by NCFI Polyurethanes, available in print, digital, and app editions. read more
On July 23, 2026, Wedge Roofing proudly celebrated Gary Harvey’s remarkable 30-year journey with the company, from residential and commercial sales to General Manager and, today, owner and CEO. His career reflects decades of leadership, innovation, and dedication to Wedge Roofing. Born and raised in London, England, Gary relocated to the United States in the mid-1970s. He began his career in the roofing industry following his education and has worked in the roofing, waterproofing, and buildin read more
Registration is now open for the RICOWI Fall 2026 Seminar & Meetings in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The two-day event will bring together roofing and building-envelope professionals for committee meetings, technical presentations, industry updates, networking opportunities, and a guided tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Early registration is encouraged due to required security processing for laboratory access. read more
DAP Global Inc. has appointed Scott Showalter as president following the retirement of Mark Heird. A 22-year veteran of the company, Showalter will lead DAP’s continued focus on innovation, customer partnerships, employee development, and growth across its portfolio of building, renovation, and repair solutions. read more
Registration is now open for the 2026 PDA Annual Conference, taking place October 14–16 in Indianapolis. Join polyurea professionals for technical sessions, education, networking, Demo Day, and the latest industry innovations. Register by August 21 for early rates. Speaker proposals are due August 7. read more
Todd Bolton, a longtime spray foam industry professional, has released A Spray Foamer’s Survival Guide: Reading Foam. Managing Chemistry. Protecting the Building. The new book draws on Bolton’s decades of field experience to help spray polyurethane foam contractors and applicators better understand foam behavior, chemical balance, environmental conditions, equipment performance, and common installation challenges. read more
In the relatively short time that Josh Martin of Georgia’s Savannah Spray Foam Insulation has worked in the insulation industry, he’s gotten plenty of calls about installing foam to a building’s roof deck. Those are the bread and butter, mundane yet reliable types of jobs they’d always relied on in their less than five years as a business. But one day he got a different sort of call. read more
When retired coal miner Lonnie Dison needed help with an important project, spray foam proved to be the perfect solution. Lonnie left high school to work in the coal mines of East Tennessee and now dedicates his time to preserving the region’s rich mining heritage as a board member of the Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top, Tennessee. read more
Do you trust me? My guess is that a few people nodded their head yes while the majority of you furrowed your eyebrows a bit and maybe turned your head to the side thinking about that question. If you’re in the majority where trust wasn’t immediate, keep reading! read more
The idea began with a question: if snow protects plants from freezing, could George Klat, founder of Frosco, develop a foam with similar benefits? He aimed to create an on-demand, scalable, and environmentally safe foam for the agricultural industry. Collaborating with researchers from Imperial College London, George developed a foam platform that not only insulates but also shields plants from heat, acts as a pest barrier, retains moisture, and supports soil health. read more
