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Another Champion of Polyurea Technology Passes On
Mr. Gebhard Rauter, of Fast Set Power Units there in Villach, Austria, died on Sunday, 5th of September 2010
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Gebhard Rauter was active in the polyurea industry’s growth and expansion throughout Europe. In particluar, he was active in polyurea equipment development and coatings application training. Full Story |
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Lapolla Receives $12.5 Million Asset-Based Loan from Bank of America Business Capital
Financing Adds Working Capital and Strengthens Balance Sheet for the Spray Foam Manufacturing Company
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A leading manufacturer and supplier of insulation foam, coatings, and equipment, announced receiving a $12.5 Million senior secured credit facility from Bank of America Merrill Lynch through Bank of America Business Capital. Full Story |
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Spray Foam Manufacturing Company Gains WBENC Certification
BioBased Technologies® Certified As Woman-Owned Business
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BioBased Technologies markets two product lines: Agrol, bio-based polyols for the manufacturing industry; and BioBased Insulation®, spray polyurethane insulation and sealants for the construction industry. Full Story |
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Learn Ways to Protect Your Home from Energy Loss
Tenmat Inc. discusses energy loss through recessed lights openings
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According to the Department of Energy, every home without proper insulation, including spray foam insulation, loses costly heat and cooling through ceiling openings for recessed lights. There are several methods available to solving this problem. Full Story |
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Award-Winning NC Arch Firm Builds 'School of the Future' with InsulBloc Spray Foam Insulation
The North Carolina school is the firms’ first use of their innovative new “Dragonfly” prototype system
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While the school uses closed-loop geothermal and is designed to use solar panels to generate electricity and heat the building’s water, the key to sustainability is how truly energy efficient they can make it. They turned to InsulBloc SPF insulation. Full Story |
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Polyurethane Foam Systems Inc. (PFSI) to Present CUFCA Training Course
Spray foam training course scheduled for August 23-27
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Polyurethane Foam Systems Inc. (PFSI) will be holding another spray foam training course from Monday, August 23 to Friday, August 27, 2010. The training, which is already at full capacity, will be held near the company’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON. Full Story |
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U.S. Space Shuttle Program Honors NCFI Polyurethanes with Supplier Quality Excellence Award
NCFI manufactures polyurethane foam chemical systems for spray foam-in-place insulation
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The award honors outstanding performance by hardware and software suppliers and subcontractors who support NASA Human Space Flight Programs. Steve Riddle, president of NCFI Polyurethanes, accepted the award. Full Story |
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Bayseal® CC Spray Foam Insulation Chosen for Restoration and Renovation of Historic Detroit Landmark
BaySystems™ donates to sustainable redevelopment initiative in midtown Detroit
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Bayseal® CC SPF enhances the other energy-efficiency strategies used in the facility, which include solar panels, 30 geothermal wells, a white roof, and rainwater harvesting. Bayseal® CC SPF was chosen for its superior ability. Full Story |
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Gaco Western WallFoam 183M Passes ICC-ES AC377 Appendix X
The liquid spray foam insulation approved for use in unoccupied attic and crawl spaces without use of ignition barrier or intumescent coating
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Gaco WallFoam 183M is an HFC-blown (zero ozone-depleting) liquid spray foam insulation containing polyols derived from naturally renewable oils, post-consumer recycled plastics and pre-consumer recycled materials CFCs, HCF's or other harmful gases. Full Story |
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Soythane Technologies Offers Foam Especially Suited for Oil Cleanup
Unique properties allow foam to salvage oil for other uses
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Soythane Technologies, based in Yulee, FL, has always maintained “green” business operations, producing its urethane foam from Aliphatic Amines and “regrowable” energy. Their newest offering, foam that can be utilized to clean up oil spills... Full Story |
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Air Barrier Association of America Approves NCFI Spray Foam Insulation Products
Building Science Drives Increased Use of Air Barriers In High-Performance Commercial Buildings
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Air infiltration is a significant cause of energy loss in commercial buildings, so U.S. building experts are paying greater attention to air barriers, which control air leakage into and out of the building enclosure, thus saving money on energy costs Full Story |
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Relyant, LLC Receives Contract Expansion to Apply Spray Foam Insulation in Afghanistan
Reduced fuel consumption from SPF at US military structures saves costs and lives
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The US military has applied spray foam to structures in Afghanistan to increase energy efficiency at these locations. The contract expansion is an indication of the government’s continued confidence in SPF insulation as an effective solution. Full Story |
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Tripolymer Offers Three Dealership Package Options
Injection foam packages allow contractors to expand service offerings
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For the contractor looking to expand their service offerings, Tripolymer, Inc. offers various dealership package options to suit every contractor’s needs. They offer a Standard Package, Full Dealership Package and Switch-Over Package. Full Story |
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Demilec (USA) LLC® Launches Spanish Language Approved Applicator Training Program
This all-Spanish course from the international manufacturer and distributor of spray foam insulation products is the first in the industry
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Approved Applicator Training program is a three-day course for Spanish-speaking contractors and staff members who wish to learn to properly process and apply spray foam insulation in residential and commercial buildings. Full Story |
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Nationwide Overspray: What is 'Overspray'?
The (spray foam) overspray removal company defines the term
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Overspray is the portion or amount of sprayed paint or other non water-soluble material that does not land on the intended target. It is an unintended consequence of a spray project and can vary in the extent of damage from light to heavy. Full Story |
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Government of Quebec Recognizes Demilec Inc for its Ecological Spray Foam Systems
Demilec is the '2010 Quebec award recipient' of the 'PHÉNIX DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT'
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'HEATLOK SOYA' is the most technologically advanced spray-applied polyurethane foam and meets the new Canadian environmental regulations. For its new generation of Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation, DEMILEC embraces the ecological concern. Full Story |
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Spray Foam Accidents: Are You Prepared?
Preplanning with an overspray removal company saves time and money
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No matter how many precautions are taken to limit overspray during spray foam application, accidental overspray can occur. Without proper contingency planning, cleanup costs in these situations can have a negative impact on a project's profitability. Full Story |
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Getting Started with Injection Foam Insulation
Tripolymer offers various considerations when deciding to offer injection foam
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Once you decide to offer injection foam, you need to commit to the necessary investment, choose a supplier, participate in the appropriate training and market your new services. Full Story |
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New Foam Depot Location Opens in New Orleans
Coatings & Foam Solutions, LLC announces the opening of its first “Foam Depot” location in the New Orleans market
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The Foam Depot concept is more of a retail center designed to service all the needs of the SPF (spray polyurethane foam) insulation applicator. The New Orleans market is the first in a series of planned locations and will hold its “Grand Opening” on Full Story |
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Injection Foam - Grow Your Business with Tripolymer
Tripolymer Injection Foam offers perfect solution for retrofit wall insulation
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Whether you are an insulation, spray foam or general contractor, Tripolymer phenolic-based injection foam offers an excellent growth opportunity into a new market. Injection foam complements other contractor services and insulation materials. Full Story |
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American WeatherStar Takes a Partnership Approach with Contractors
The company’s new spray foam division features co-op marketing programs
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In addition to the company’s quality products and dedicated service, WeatherStar’s most notable attribute is probably the true partnership approach they take to doing business with their contractors, or “Authorized Independent Dealers.” Full Story |
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Polyurethane Foam Systems Inc. (PFSI) to Present CUFCA Training Course
Spray foam training course scheduled for June 7-June 11, 2010
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Presented in conjunction with the Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association (CUFCA), PFSI's training will be held near the company’s headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. The course will offer both classroom and hands-on training. Full Story |
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Dow’s North America Residential Building Insulation Business Announces New GM
Young Named General Manager for Dow Roofing Systems
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PolyPro, LLC Applied Spray Foam to Habitat for Humanity House
PolyPro contributed labor and materials for this philanthropic project
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The project was organized by the Shenandoah Valley Builders Association (SVBA) and the Green Building Committee of the Association in conjunction with the Central Valley Habitat for Humanity. Full Story |
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Lapolla Reports Record Second Quarter Results
Delivers 52.2% Overall Sales Growth and Year to Date Profit
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Lapolla is a leading national manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation, coatings, and equipment, focused on commercial, industrial and residential applications in the insulation and construction industries. Full Story |
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Spray Foam Insulation Used on a Modular Home Project
Project Provides Home for Family, Help for a Little Rock Community and Education for Architect Students
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In their design, the students had planned and budgeted to use traditional insulation for the project. But Shafer agreed to discount BioBased 501® insulation, a .5 lb open cell spray foam insulation, so they could use it in the project. Full Story |
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Gama Machinery USA Announces New Name and Re-Branding of Spray Equipment
Now known as PMC, all polyurethane equipment is still made in the USA
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To define affiliation with PMC and to eliminate future brand confusion, a corporate decision has been made to drop the use of Gama and rebrand consistent with the power of PMC. The new name will be Polyurethane Machinery Corporation. Full Story |
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Winner of the Philadelphia 'Coolest Block' Contest Announced
Winning block receives energy saving ‘cool’ roof and foam insulation products donated by Dow
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The contest allowed residents of Philadelphia row homes to compete to win an energy efficiency upgrade for their entire block, including an energy-saving “cool roof,” air sealing and spray foam insulation. The Dow Chemical Co. contributed products. Full Story |
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Christian Fabrication Opens Doors for Foam School
Sponsored by CertainTeed, the school will be held in Central New York State
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The training will take place over a course of two full days, June 22–23. It is primarily ideal for new contractors and distributors getting into spray foam insulation as well as experienced distributors and contractors looking for a refresher. Full Story |
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Is Spray Foam “GREEN” Insulation?
Sustainable or green building practices can reduce the tremendous impact that building design, construction and maintenance has on the environment.
When considering green materials for building, spray foam insulation is the material of choice offering both a bio-content and a favorable impact on the environment due to its inherent energy saving benefits. Full Story
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How Spray Foam Insulation Can Save You Money
Nothing between your walls, ceilings, roofs and the outdoors? You're throwing away good money!
Spray foam insulation has an ability that other types of insulation lack – the ability to seal out air. While a reduction in heat transfer is the primary objective of insulation, air leaks also let warm air out and cold air and visa versa. Full Story
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Rebuilding New Orleans One Grand Restaurant at a Time with the Help of NCFI Spray Foam Insulation
The opening of the new restaurant helps the post-devastation city work towards resurrection
NCFI’s InsulStar® closed-cell spray foam was used on the building because of the way it acts as a moisture barrier that stops vapor drives which frequently causes rots and mildew in the New Orleans region. Full Story
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American WeatherStar Announces Expanding Contractor Services
Provides entry level and advanced training for coating and spray foam contractor base and new to the industry contractors
American WeatherStar has partnered with Sprayworks Equipment Group to provide the highest level of technical support and services available anywhere, including safety, on-site training, technical support, spray foam and coating equipment, and more. Full Story
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University of Illinois Chooses NCFI to Help Win International Environmental Competition
NCFI’s InsulStar® high-performance spray foam insulation helped the team achieve top honors
Spray foam insulation is quickly becoming a best practice in building techniques because of its superior insulating capabilities, and this team of students and builders took full advantage of its benefits, using it as strong shield the home needed. Full Story
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Insulation: The Road from Bricks to Spray Foam
Guardian Energy Technologies evaluates the development of increasingly popular “green” types of alternative insulation
One highly fashionable method of eco-conscious modern insulation is spray foam insulation. Many people today use a combination of spray foam and other insulation that reference ancient methods of insulation which employed some of the same materials. Full Story
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Department of Energy Announces Funding to Accelerate Weatherization Innovation
DOE will provide up to $30 million for new Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program
The program is looking to fund new projects that will deliver measurable improvements in the cost, scope, and energy savings of low-income weatherization programs across the country. Spray foam insulation is among the many weatherization systems. Full Story
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NCFI Launches Innovative SPFEquipmentstore.com
Design your own spray polyurethane foam or coating set-up and build a spray rig to customized specifications
NCFI's customers are not only some of the most successful trade contractors in the 'green building' movement, but are also technologically savvy. The new website allows for online purchases of spray foam equipment and supplies. Full Story
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Modern by Design Showhome Demonstrates Sustainable Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation Systems
BaySystems™ supplied the SPF insulation system for a home in San Francisco’s fashionable Pacific Heights neighborhood
Contractors used Bayseal OC & Bayseal CC spray foam to address specific challenges in the home. Bayseal CC SPF proved to be the best product due to its ability to seal the building envelope despite the varying façade materials of brick and stucco Full Story
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Protect Your Home Against Mold with the Proper Insulation
Guardian Energy Technologies explores the ways spray foam insulation prevents mold
Spray foam is a better choice overall in fighting the war against mold than any other type of insulation currently on the market. It adheres to the shape of the space in which it is blown or sprayed, completely filling the seal against intrusion. Full Story
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BioBased Insulation to Host Free Spray Foam Health and Safety Webinar
It’s Not Too Late: Sign Up for the Training Webinar!
The two-hour webinar will be held April 6 at 6:30 a.m. CST, April 7 at 7:30 a.m. CST and April 8 at 8:30 a.m. CST. The training is open to anyone, although there is a limit to the number of spaces available in each session. Full Story
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New Army Housing at Fort Bragg Gets Support from NCFI Spray Foam Insulation
NCFI’s Spray Foam Helps U.S. Army Build Better, Healthier, More Comfortable Housing for Soldiers
For men and women in the military, home is any spot in which you are ordered to drop your gear. For 600 lucky soldiers, that home will be warm, safe, dry and meet the Army’s new high standards for air tightness, thanks in part to NCFI SPF Insulation. Full Story
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Polyurethane Foam Systems Inc. Offers Experience, Service and Top-Notch Products to Canadian SPF Market
Polarfoam PF-7300-0 SOYA and the Handi-Foam® Quick Cure Are Among Company’s Unique Products
PFSI is one of Canada’s leading spray foam suppliers. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company offers a wide assortment of foam products and equipment for various applications including residential, agricultural and commercial locations. Full Story
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Northeast Spray Foam Conference Scheduled for April 28th to April 30th, 2010
Third Annual Event is Presented by Spray Foam Distributors of New England, Inc.
Held in Lincoln, NH, the event offers three days of informative presentations, hands on training and SPFA Accreditation courses. The conference typically draws attendees traveling from all over the Northeast and beyond. Full Story
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NCFI Spray Foam Defines What It Means to 'Go Green'
Inside the walls of a new residential development in Maryland is the key to green building
Through the use of NCFI’s high performance spray foam insulation, Baldwin Homes can build a home that uses less energy, costs less to maintain, and is healthier and more comfortable in which to live. It is the new definition of green. Full Story
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Dow Converts Riverside Facility to New Foaming Agent Technology
Riverside Plant in Missouri manufactures STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation
Builders can easily validate the performance of new zero ozone-depleting (ODP), no-VOC STYROFOAM™ Brand XPS Foam Insulation made with the new technology by showing to code officials the ICC-ES report issued in January 2009. Full Story
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Gaco Western Unveils Rapid Response Emergency Shelter Solution for Any Environment
The new GacoShelter uses spray foam insulation to protect from outside forces
Gaco Western is unveiling its newest innovation - the GacoShelter. The structure is the first of its kind to address emergency shelter needs in places like Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other areas experiencing natural disasters. Full Story
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BPI Included in Draft 'HOME STAR Act of 2010' Legislation
Nationally recognized standards development and contractor credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit work
President Barack Obama promoted the proposed HOME STAR incentive program after touring an energy efficiency workforce development program at Savannah Technical College recently as part of his 'White House to Main Street' jobs tour. Full Story
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Inventor of MasterBond-SP Spray Foam Stucco Process Dies
Michael R. Belleau, 52, Died Unexpectedly Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in New Bedford, MA Shortly After Finishing His Workday.
Our prayers and best wishes go to the family Michael R. Belleau, the award winning inventor of Masterbond-SP TM system of precision application and flattening polyurethane foam for finish with stucco and various other sidings. Full Story
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Spray Foam Insulation Saving Lives & Billions of Dollars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Increased energy efficiency at US military structures reduces fuel requirements
Spray Foam has been applied to structures in Iraq to save on energy costs as well as to reduce the number of fuel trucks on the road which have been a vulnerable target for insurgents. As a result, this initiative has saved countless soldier's lives. Full Story
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Elevating Awareness of Spray Foam as Energy Efficient, Viable Roofing and Insulation Option
Thermal Roof Systems & Henry® Company team up to create standard of excellence in the SPF Industry
By teaming up with the 'credible and technically skilled' company, Thermal Roof Systems, Henry Company feels that they are able to create a position of strength in the spray foam business. Full Story
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Masterbond-SP Offers Unique Spray Foam Product For Use On Buildings’ Exteriors
Foam is covered in stucco, creating a moisture controlling, seamless insulation
Unlike most spray foam products which are applied to a building’s interior, Masterbond-SP, Inc. offers a unique product that is applied to the exterior of a building, planed flat and then covered in stucco. Full Story
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SprayFoam.com Launches a New Health and Safety Channel
View, print and download SPF product stewardship information
Spray Foam Industry safety information including guidance documents, Q&A's and posters are all available FREE in this new channel of SprayFoam.com. Full Story
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NCFI-Lubrizol Joint Study of Spray Foam Insulation and CPVC
Two U.S. Manufacturing Companies Step Up To Help Building Industry Correct Potentially Costly Misinformation
While other spray foam manufacturers would have probably done the same, NCFI is glad we had the opportunity to work with Lubrizol to quickly and professionally head off a potentially threatening misconception. Full Story
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BioBased Technologies® Begins Implementing Plan of Reorganization
BioBased Insulation® is a leader in the polyurethane spray foam insulation market
With the Federal Bankruptcy Court’s approval this week of its plan of reorganization, BioBased Technologies will get a new start in 2010. The plan allows the company to fully pay all trade creditors and ensures continued funding. Full Story
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Honeywell Launches Foam Sealant Line and Insulation Contractor Training Program
New Products, Marketing Support and Professional Development Training Part of New Program
The program features new Honeywell products, including energy-efficient foam insulation and sealants, as well as professional development training, ultimately helping program participants to become authorized Honeywell EnovatePRO Contractors. Full Story
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Foametix Racing Returns to Daytona 24
The race will be broadcast live on SPEED on Saturday, January 30th at 3PM EST
For Foametix Spray-On Foam Insulation, the chance to run at Daytona for the third successive year is a welcome opportunity. 'The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is a true test of speed, endurance, and reliability,” stated Chris Miller. Full Story
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Important Safety Guidelines for Spray Foam at Your Fingertips
Second Foam Book from BaySystems is an educational and marketing tool for builders and contractors
This second Foam Book follows the successful introduction of the original Foam Book in 2009, which highlighted the benefits of spray polyurethane foam. It was designed and produced with BaySystems' customers’ needs in mind. Full Story
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NCFI Looks to Provide Industry Training for Foam Applicators
Green Collar Workers Strengthen Building Economy
A potential stumbling block currently in green building would be lack of qualified high-performance spray foam applicators. NCFI is tackling that potential concern by recruiting, training and supporting top-quality insulation installers/applicators. Full Story
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Frigid Temperatures Causing a Crisis for Many Americans
Spray Foam Insulation Helps Homes and Businesses Save on Energy Use
Heating, oil and gas bills are through the roof- causing a hardship for many across the U.S. A major solution is energy conservation on your heating bills- using a foam insulation that can keep your home air-tight and save 40% or more on energy bills Full Story
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