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  • Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 PDA Annual Conference

    • By Polyurea Development Association
    • Added on Aug 05, 2026

    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

  • The Inspection Hurdle

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation delivers strong air sealing, high energy performance, and long-term durability—especially in hard to seal areas where other insulation types leave gaps or settle over time. Contractors see the results in blower-door numbers, comfort complaints that disappear, and fewer callbacks. Many homeowners and builders recognize those benefits too. read more

  • Beyond the Bid

    • By Curt Janzen, Tusk Corporate Anthropology; Division of Beyond Group
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    Do you trust me? My guess is that a few people nodded their head yes while the majority of you furrowed your eyebrows a bit and maybe turned your head to the side thinking about that question. If you’re in the majority where trust wasn’t immediate, keep reading! read more

  • Winning Against Chuck-in-a-Truck

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    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

  • 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

  • From the Zoo

    • By KEVIN BOSCHEE AND CURT JANZEN
    • Added on Jun 01, 2026

    If you’re like most contractors, you didn't get into this industry to live in the zoo. The zoo is for the 97%, the people who want the comfort and safety of bi-weekly paychecks, predictable routines, and the security of a cage they’ve learned to call home. There’s nothing wrong with that life. But it’s not why you started your business. read more

  • Covestro Wins 2026 Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Award for Newark Sustainability Project

    • By Covestro
    • Added on May 26, 2026

    Covestro LLC's Newark, Ohio, site has received a 2026 Award for Excellence from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council for an innovative wastewater treatment enhancement project that strengthens environmental protection and improves water quality. The project includes major technology upgrades designed to eliminate the potential for plastic resin discharge, increase water recycling capabilities and support more sustainable site operations. 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