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ICAA 2026 - Registration is OPEN
- By Insulation Contractors Association of America
- Added on Jun 17, 2026
Registration is now open for ICAA 2026, the premier event for the insulation industry. Join contractors, exhibitors, suppliers, and industry leaders in Dallas for the largest ICAA Trade Show to date. Attendees can explore the latest products and solutions, take part in valuable educational sessions, build meaningful industry connections, and enjoy the return of the popular golf outing at Cowboys Golf Club. read more

Building Code Essentials for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications
- By Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation
- Added on Jun 11, 2026
Spray polyurethane foam delivers strong performance in residential and commercial building envelopes, but successful installation depends on more than product selection. This article explains key code considerations for SPF, including fire requirements, thermal and ignition barriers, inspection readiness, and how early coordination can help avoid costly rework. read more

Remembering Karen Haight Huntsman: A Life of Faith, Family, and Service
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 08, 2026
Karen Haight Huntsman, beloved matriarch, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for compassionate care, passed away on June 1, 2026, at age 88. Her legacy of faith, family devotion, and service lives on through the institutions she helped shape, the countless lives she touched, and the generations of family who carry forward her love and example. read more

Berkshire Hathaway Bets Big on Homebuilding with $8.5B Taylor Morrison Acquisition
- By Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
- Added on Jun 02, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026. read more

MAC Daddy of Efficiency
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
MAC Roofing Services brings spray foam roofing expertise to Lake Las Vegas, installing closed-cell foam and protective coatings across Blue Heron’s luxury Shoreline community. The project highlights MAC’s long-standing partnership with Blue Heron, energy-efficient “hot roof” assemblies, and the craftsmanship behind high-end flat roof systems built for the desert climate. read more

Planning & Planing
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
The article describes R&A Contracting’s award-winning restoration of a massive spray foam roofing system across seven 100-year-old buildings in St. Louis. Over ten weeks, the team scarified aging foam, primed the roofs, and applied 330,000 square feet of 2.8 LB Everest closed-cell spray foam plus HT Everest Acrylic Coatings while battling weather, logistics, truck traffic, and a tight winter deadline. read more

Foam with a Purpose
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
A volunteer crew of 25 spray foam contractors insulated the new Isaiah 117 House in Hillsborough, FL, donating labor, foam, PPE, food, and supplies to create a quiet, energy-efficient home for children awaiting foster care placement. The project highlighted industry teamwork, generosity, and community impact. read more

Remembering Randy Nicklas: A Pioneer, Colleague, and Friend
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on May 26, 2026
Huntsman Building Solutions honors the life and legacy of Randy Nicklas, a respected engineer, industry pioneer, and beloved former colleague whose kindness, expertise, and optimism left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Randy helped shape the spray foam and building envelope industry while making every person around him feel welcome, valued, and supported. read more

BASF Introduces Low-Carbon Innovation to the Spray Foam Market with ELASTOSPRAY® BMB
- By BASF
- Added on May 04, 2026
BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY® BMB isocyanate, a biomass-balanced solution designed to reduce the carbon footprint of spray foam insulation systems without requiring changes to formulations or application processes. Engineered for seamless integration, this innovation supports growing demand for sustainable construction materials while maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance expected in the North American spray foam market. read more

Kraken Bond Steps Up as Air Sealing Standards Tighten Across the U.S.
- By Kraken Bond
- Added on Apr 27, 2026
Kraken Bond is expanding its line of professional-grade foam sealants to help builders and contractors navigate increasingly rigorous air sealing standards. Designed for applications ranging from window and door gaps to foundation joints and penetrations, these solutions support code compliance, improve energy efficiency, and streamline jobsite productivity. read more

What QXO’s $17 Billion Acquisition of TopBuild Means for the Insulation Industry
- By QXO
- Added on Apr 20, 2026
QXO’s $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild marks a major shift in the insulation industry, combining distribution and installation at an unprecedented scale. The deal is expected to increase competition, influence pricing, and accelerate consolidation, creating new challenges—and opportunities—for contractors across the insulation and spray foam markets. read more

Huntsman Q1 2026 Earnings Call Scheduled for May 1, 2026
- By Huntsman
- Added on Apr 03, 2026
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on April 30, 2026, followed by a conference call on May 1 at 10 a.m. ET to review performance and answer investor questions. read more