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  • Gary Harvey Celebrates 30 Years at Wedge Roofing

    • By Wedge Roofing
    • Added on Aug 11, 2026

    On July 23, 2026, Wedge Roofing proudly celebrated Gary Harvey’s remarkable 30-year journey with the company, from residential and commercial sales to General Manager and, today, owner and CEO. His career reflects decades of leadership, innovation, and dedication to Wedge Roofing. Born and raised in London, England, Gary relocated to the United States in the mid-1970s. He began his career in the roofing industry following his education and has worked in the roofing, waterproofing, and buildin 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

  • BASF Finalizes Sale of Coatings Business to Carlyle

    • By BASF Coatings
    • Added on Jul 02, 2026

    BASF has completed its coatings transaction with Carlyle, receiving around €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds and retaining a 40% equity stake in Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings. The deal supports BASF’s strategy to sharpen its portfolio focus while continuing to participate in the coatings business’s future growth. 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

  • 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

  • A Relaxing Environment, or so You Thought

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Mar 23, 2026

    For those who follow the social media groups, such as Polyurea World and even Spray Foam World Wide, there have been quite a few posts on the subject of using “polyurea” to re-line swimming pools. Fantastic idea and opportunity, right? Numerous “pros and cons” discussions have occurred, and some postings referencing the workings. read more

  • Boiled Crawfish or Slow Smoked Brisket?

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Feb 02, 2026

    Numerous posts of late on social media have been about what to use and how to “boil” spray gun parts and equipment to remove solidified ISO, overspray, etc. Of course, true to form here, there are many opinions as to what to use and how, without considering potential damage and safety related issues. read more