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  • RV Having Fun Yet

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    The word “entrepreneur” has lost its edge. It completely understates the gritty, everyday hustle of building a real business from scratch. It takes serious guts, raw expertise, and endless sleepless nights to turn a vision into reality. Luckily, our industry is packed with these relentless masterminds. This issue, Spray Foam Magazine touches down in Quebec, Canada, to go behind the scenes with a polyurea coating innovator who is rewriting the rules of the RV coating game. read more

  • “I’m a Certified Polyurea Applicator”

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    I have seen some recent posts on social media lately that show either a sub-standard spray foam or polyurea spray application, and the comment is made that the specific contractor was certified. Whether you are a spray foam or polyurea contractor and applicator, commitment to the work is essential. Part of that commitment relates to receiving proper training and eventually levels of certification. read more

  • Respect the Recoat Window

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    Just south of Houston in Texas City, Lagoonfest Texas draws crowds to the shores of Lago Mar, a 12-acre, 24-million-gallon crystal-clear lagoon. From the white-sand beaches surrounding Texas’ largest Crystal Lagoons® amenity to the well-appointed clubhouse and all it has to offer, Lago Mar offers exceptional amenities that invite you to relax and enjoy. read more

  • CPI Selects 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award Finalists

    • By American Chemistry Council
    • Added on Aug 16, 2026

    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

  • Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 PDA Annual Conference

    • By Polyurea Development Association
    • Added on Aug 05, 2026

    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

  • One Mile Below Earth

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    This project sounds more like a plot from a sci-fi movie, yet it is happening right here in the U.S. There are few who will ever see it, and that’s because it’s buried a mile underground and consists of at least 370 miles of tunnels. read more

  • The Polyurea Technology

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    Not many may realize this, but this year represents the 40th Anniversary of the development and demonstration of the 100% solids, plural component aromatic polyurea spray elastomer technology. This was accomplished by a little company in Central Texas, Texaco Chemical Company. read more

  • IDI Strengthens Midwest Spray Foam Presence with MCC Equipment Acquisition

    • By MDM Staff
    • Added on Jul 02, 2026

    Insulation Distributors Inc. has acquired MCC Equipment & Service Center, a Plainfield, Indiana-based distributor specializing in spray foam and polyurea equipment, materials, rig construction, repairs and contractor training. The deal follows IDI’s acquisition of Design North Supply one day earlier. read more

  • Cheap Today, Costly Tomorrow

    • By Tom Harris, PUR Consulting LLC
    • Added on Jun 25, 2026

    Tom Harris of PUR Consulting LLC explains why purchasing imported or non-compliant spray polyurethane foam materials can place contractors at serious risk. This article outlines U.S. and Canadian code-compliance requirements, third-party testing expectations, importer liability, insurance concerns, and the long-term consequences of choosing low-cost, unapproved systems. read more