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Olin and Huntsman to Merge, Creating $12B North American Chemicals Leader
- By Olin Corporation; Huntsman Corporation
- Added on Jun 16, 2026
Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a major North American chemicals company with expanded polyurethane systems, advanced materials and upstream chemical capabilities. The combined company, to be named OlinHuntsman, expects more than $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits, with the transaction anticipated to close in the first half of 2027. 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

Covestro Baytown Site Receives 2025 Caring for Texas Award for Safety, Sustainability and Community Impact
- By Covestro
- Added on Jun 05, 2026
Covestro’s Baytown, Texas site received the 2025 Caring for Texas Award from the Texas Chemistry Council, recognizing its leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, emergency preparedness and community engagement. read more

IDI Named 2026 Supplier of the Year by Insulate America for Fifth Consecutive Year
- By Spray Foam Magazine
- Added on Jun 05, 2026
Insulation Distributors Inc. (IDI) has once again earned top recognition from Insulate America, being named 2026 Supplier of the Year Award winner for the fifth year in a row. 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

The Chemistry of Formulating & Processing Off-Ratio vs Off-Mix and It’s Not The Same…
- By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Dudley J. Primeaux II explains why proper spray foam and polyurea application depends on more than maintaining a 1:1 ratio. The article breaks down the chemistry of formulation, the importance of complete mixing at the spray gun, and why both equipment data and human documentation matter in verifying quality results. read more

Foam Fit for the Royal Canadian Air Force
- By Preserving Military History with SPF
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Harbourside Spray Foam tackled a challenging winter spray foam job at the Royal Canadian Air Force Museum in Comox, BC, using hoarding, heat, and Genyk’s Winter Blend closed-cell foam to insulate a new glass pavilion designed to preserve a historic aircraft year-round. read more

Spray Foam Magazine’s 2026 Summer Issue is LIVE
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated Summer 2026 Issue, brought to you by Profoam, available in print, digital, and app editions. read more

From the Neon Lights to the Job Site
- By SPFA
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
The energy from SprayFoam 2026 continues to vibrate through the rigs and warehouses of our members across the country as we transition from the excitement of Las Vegas back to the job site. read more

Show Up
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Lights, laughter, and a lot of foam! The SPFA’s SprayFoam 2026 Convention & Expo, took over Las Vegas in March at the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Imagine nearly 2,300 foam fans and 106 exhibitors, industry pros, innovators, and curious newcomers gathering under one roof to dive into certification quests, tech adventures, and hands-on training, all geared to power up the ever-expanding spray foam universe. 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

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