Elevate™, a premier brand of commercial roofing systems and part of the Amrize family of brands, proudly celebrates the winners of its 2025 Elevate Excellence Awards program. This annual program honors exceptional commercial roofing projects that exemplify quality, innovation, sustainability and community impact across North America. read more
Oceanfront properties are dream home material; doubly so for multi-million-dollar homes on the scenic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. But maintaining luxurious architecture requires precise construction and infallible materials from the start, lest it lead to a messy remodel years down the line. Beyond the aesthetic touches like paint colors, light fixtures, and flooring, it’s the unseen components behind the drywall that really make or break a home. Some homeowners find this out the hard way. read more
Spray Foam Magazine sat down with Robin Pence, a powerhouse in the spray foam industry with two decades of experience and a reputation for relentless determination. read more
The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, has long been woven into the fabric of American history. Originally built in 1835 as the home of renowned physician and botanist Dr. W.C. Galt, the hotel quickly became a central hub during the Civil War. In 1862, Union General William “Bull” Nelson, a Kentucky native, used the hotel as his base of operations. Tragedy struck on January 11, 1865, when a devastating fire left the hotel in ruins. read more
Binks, formerly known as Carlisle Fluid Technologies, celebrated a major milestone with the official ribbon-cutting of its new 120,000-square-foot global headquarters in Shoreview, Minnesota, on July 15. The event marked the culmination of an extensive transformation, including the company’s rebrand and facility consolidation, ushering in a bold new era of innovation, growth, and customer-focused manufacturing. read more
TopBuild sells and installs insulation, including fiberglass batts and spray foam, that help keep buildings warm in winter and cool in summer. The Progressive (NYSE:PGR) deal marks its entry into the adjacent roofing services market. read more
Gaco and Enverge, two leading brands within the Amrize Building Envelope portfolio, today announced the appointment of Kevin Page as Vice President Commercial. Kevin will oversee commercial strategy and operations for both brands, reporting directly to Lauren Pagano, President of Gaco and Enverge at Amrize Building Envelope. read more
PolyCon's PC 450 Open Cell Spray Foam (no-mix Required) has officially passed the rigorous Appendix U testing protocol, offering unmatched installation flexibility and cost savings without compromising safety or code compliance. read more
NCFI Polyurethanes, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of polyurethane foam, has broken ground on a new $50M+, 140,000- square-foot manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The ceremony, held in partnership with the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, brought together local officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to mark the beginning of a major new chapter for both the company and the region. read more
Todd Bolton is the owner and General Manager of Synergy Spray Foam and Air Conditioning. His company was founded out of a passion for enhancing efficiency and comfort of a building in a more integrated manner. He believes that true efficiency arises from the synergy between insulation and air conditioning instead of viewing them as two separate entities. read more
A project in La Jolla, CA, involved three buildings, each encased in glass. Bob Craig of Craig Consulting in San Diego, CA, along with Will Evans, the Chief Operating Officer at Cool-Roof Systems, recommended SPF roofing after the building owner expressed a preference for spray foam due to its exceptional insulation properties, extended warranty duration, and ability to protect the metal roof deck from condensation. read more
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. read more
