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  • Frank Mortl III, CAE, Joins Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance as Executive Director

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Mar 27, 2024

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical resource to the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, today announced that Frank Mortl III, CAE has officially joined the organization as Executive Director. In his role, Mortl will facilitate strategic direction on behalf of the SPFA’s Board of Directors and committees, along with leading staff in key marketing and membership activities with the primary goal of continuing the group on its path of growth. read more

  • Winners Revealed for 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Mar 06, 2024

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical resource to the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, today announced the winners of the 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards. Winners of the program, which is again sponsored by Arkema and Evonik, are contractors recognized for having some of the spray foam industry’s recent, outstanding projects. read more

  • Your Show Guide for SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Feb 27, 2024

    Welcome to Las Vegas! By all accounts, this year’s SprayFoam Convention & Expo will be the biggest to date. For those of you staying at the convention’s official hotel – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – you’ll be in the center of the action for the pre and full convention line-up. You’ll also have the Vegas strip at your fingertips. read more

  • SprayFoam 2024 is Right Around the Corner

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Jan 16, 2024

    Spray foamers across the country are anxiously anticipating traveling to Las Vegas in early March for the world’s largest convention dedicated to all things spray foam – SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo. This year’s event is being held March 3rd through the 6th at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the official conference and hotel venue, which boasts easy access to the Strip (and all it offers) via a monorail stop just steps outside. read more

  • Industry Veteran Richard S. Duncan Announces Impending Retirement

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Dec 04, 2023

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced the impending retirement of Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE from his full-time role as executive director. A well respected, longtime member of the polyurethanes and spray foam industries, Duncan will complete his term with the SPFA in April 2024 and will stay on in a consulting role as technical director. The SPFA is currently interviewing candidates to fill the position beginning in April 2024. read more

  • Now is the Ideal Time to Earn Professional Certifications

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Nov 30, 2023

    Participation in the SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP) has grown exponentially over recent years. The benefits of being certified are vast, especially in today’s market which is increasingly competitive. When you’re certified, you stand apart from the crowd. An independent third-party has essentially verified that you have the knowledge, skills and ability to do the job correctly, meeting the criteria established by the industry. read more

  • This Old House's Kevin O'Connor Announced as Keynote Speaker for Spray Foam 2024

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Oct 03, 2023

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced that Emmy- award winning host Kevin O’Connor of This Old House and Ask This Old House will keynote the upcoming SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo being held March 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The keynote address is part of the event’s General Session, which is scheduled for 8:00am on Tuesday, March 5. read more

  • SPFA Re-Vamping National Industry Excellence Awards

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    Awards season has officially returned. Contractors are now working on preparing and submitting their nominations for the 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards – the spray foam industry’s most prestigious accolades. read more

  • Expanding Your Foam Insulation IQ

    • By SPFA
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) began as a national trade association in 2003. Their core mission is to support the health of the industry and to serve its participants, promoting best practices, and growth through a number of core initiatives, educational resources, events, and much more. read more