ONE BIG TITLE. ONE BRAND-NEW RIG. THE 2026 CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR SEARCH IS ON! Enter Now! Win a Rig, Get Featured on the Cover, and Take Home Big Prizes! 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
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
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
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
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
