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
When spray foam contractors consider buying noncompliant spray foam materials, it’s a violation of trust and the penalties are severe. In the spray foam insulation industry, contractor and installer buying decisions carry risk and may violate the law. read more
Todd Bolton of South Carolina’s Synergy Spray Foam and Eric Gladson of Wisconsin’s Integrity Plus Insulation are two go-getters who believe in the power of people. Over the last five years, they’ve spearheaded a charity network called “Change the World One Set of Foam at a Time.” read more
Imagine slashing a building’s energy bills, stopping leaks in their tracks, and giving an old roof a second life, all without the hassle or cost of a full replacement. In this exclusive Spray Foam Magazine interview, discover how the passion and methods of one roofing contractor are helping redefine traditional commercial roof renovations. If a commercial roof is in good shape except for a contained area, it makes sense to repair it. read more
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
North East Foam Solutions (NEFS) operates out of Dedham, Massachusetts and is proud to be one of the biggest union contractors in New England. Owner Doug Sharpe and Fred Palladino, Field Operations General Superintendent, have been in the insulation industry for 18 years, completing a wide range of high-profile projects. Universities are one of their most common clients, be it public colleges to Ivy League private schools. read more
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
Every reputable spray foam contractor eventually runs into the same frustrating challenge: competing against “Chuck-in-a-Truck.” He’s the contractor who wins jobs by undercutting prices, ignoring safety requirements, and delivering substandard work that reflects poorly on our entire industry. It’s difficult to watch projects go to someone who cuts corners, especially when you’ve invested the time, training, and resources required to do the job right. read more
In Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of Lake Huron, Gordon’s Shoreline Marine is hard at work carrying on a 50-year family legacy as experts in all things marine construction and repair. Seawalls, marinas, docks—if it’s submerged or it floats, Gordon knows what to do to keep it in tip-top shape. At their shop, co-owners and cousins Taylor and Curtis Gordon often use closed-cell spray foam in their services. read more
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
