Has it really been 60 years already? Seems like only yesterday one of our founders was working on the Manhattan project, then on the team that discovered polyurethanes, then joined with the Barnhardt family to open NCFI Polyurethanes. read more
The picturesque seaside town of Jupiter, FL is home to roughly sixty thousand people and a percentage of those are professional golfers, celebrities, and successful business owners. This affluent area also happens to be where Spray Foam Magazine’s headquarters resided for over 12 years. So, when the Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) heard about a Jupiter resident adding spray foam to his construction arsenal, we knew we needed to find out more. read more
The Chickasaw Nation is a federally acknowledged Native American tribe with headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma. After the election of Governor Bill Anoatubby in 1987, the Chickasaw Nation entered the twenty-first century as a successful economic and political entity. From its headquarters, the Chickasaw Nation has increased its tribal enterprise programs and provided employment opportunities to tribe and non-tribe members throughout the United States. read more
Four established women from BASF's spray foam division open up about their established careers! read more
John Dodson is the owner of Gulf Coast Soil and Seawall Docs, based in Pensacola, Florida, and has been in construction for the past 20 years, and the spray foam industry for five years. Dodson has built numerous connections in different disciplines. This has resulted in his company being well rounded with lots of expert contacts at hand to discuss and plan projects. An interesting geotechnical foam job materialized through one of these connections. read more
Situated in southern California’s Mission Bay, SeaWorld San Diego is but a stone’s throw away from the idyllic beaches of the Pacific. SeaWorld San Diego entertains over three million park visitors a year, delighting guests of all ages with its 19 saltwater aquariums filled with an array of rescued and rehabilitated marine life, plus hair-raising thrill rides and breath-taking live shows. read more
Polyurethane foam, far from being limited to insulation, finds its practical applications in various areas. In the marine industry, for instance, it has proven to be a valuable asset, aiding in flotation, sound deadening, and structural strength. read more
The Spray Foam Magazine team was fascinated to find out why and how spray foam was applied to two, massive 2.5-million-gallon anhydrous ammonia tanks mounted inside a barge to transport liquified anhydrous ammonia. We caught up with the owner of AirTight Spray Foam of Mississippi, LLC, Jeremy Himmel to find out more. read more
You won’t find many fire hydrants lining the streets of Clearwater County, Alberta, which averages only two residents per square mile, so firefighters rely upon large water tanks strategically placed around that rural Canadian community. read more
The generator is a key piece of equipment on the rig, and that is why the contractor needs to know exactly what they are investing in and where the equipment is coming from. Spray Foam Magazine spoke with Powerhouse Diesel Generators (PDG), a well-respected generator manufacturer, to find out their story and what makes their company and its generators so special. read more
Growing a lush grove of fruit trees takes skill and patience, even for orchardists living intemperate climates – growing a grove in a residential backyard in Northern Idaho requires another level of dedication. A homeowner in Moscow, Idaho dreamt of creating their own oasis of greenery that could last through the bleakest winter months, so they built a 50-yard-long geothermal greenhouse on their property. read more
As the leading spray foam industry association, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s leadership, technical committees and technical support staff are led by some of the industry’s foremost experts. The combined knowledge shared across the group is astounding and spans everything of interest surrounding spray foam. read more
