Two Weeks Until the 2016 SPFA Convention & Expo

ORLANDO, FL – January 26, 2015 – It is a mere two weeks before the spray foam industry’s annual must-go event is here. The SprayFoam Convention & Expo, which is hosted by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), will take place from February 8-11, 2016 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

The event will deliver key information on the growing SPF industry in a wide variety of presentations, as well as the industry's largest trade show. The event's organizers will also hold training courses and exams for attendees to achieve SPFA PCP Certification.

The Expo will provide a unique networking opportunity for SPF contractors and suppliers as the general session progresses. In order to prepare event attendees for their SPFA PCP examination, SPFA will hold pre-convention certification exam preparatory courses on February 8. In addition to these prep courses and written examinations, there will be pre-convention SPFA PCP Field Examinations provided for attendees to achieve SPF Insulation Master Installer (open-cell and closed-cell foam) or SPF Roofing Installer PCP certification on February 8 and February 9. SPFA PCP Written Examinations will also be offered on February 8-11.

Each day of the convention will feature different events, including SPFA PCP field and written examinations, general and breakout sessions, as well as a special golf tournament.

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February 9: PCP Examinations and Prep Courses, Golf Tournament, and Women's Leadership in Spray Foam Reception

The first day will begin with simultaneous administrations of SPFA PCP Written and Field Examinations. In conjunction with these tests, Prep courses geared towards SPFA PCP certifications of SPF Insulation Installer, SPF Roofing Installer, SPF Insulation Project Manager, and SPF Roofing Project Manager will be available during the first day. At midday, the golf tournament will take place at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, followed by an evening networking reception, in which Women in Leadership Positions in the SPF industry will be recognized.

February 10: PCP Written Examinations, General and Breakout Sessions, Contractor Awards Luncheon, and Reception in Exhibit Hall

There will be a session of SPFA PCP Written Examinations throughout the day. The second day will start off with the General Session, which will include the welcome address by SPFA's Executive Director Kurt Riesenberg; the SPFA President’s Message delivered by Dennis Vanderwater; as well as a brief address from the SPF Media Panel.  Subsequently, the SprayFoam 2016 Convention Keynote, featuring Keynote Speaker Richard Rawlings, will take place. After the General Session, there will be two Breakout Sessions, where a variety of presenters will cover different trends, materials, equipment, and information on the SPF industry. During the second day, SPFA will also hold the National Industry Excellence Awards Luncheon, in which SPFA contractor members will be recognized for their work in innovative, unique, and challenging SPF projects. To bring the second day to a close, there will be an Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall, where peers will be able to network amidst servings of light hors d'oeuvres.

February 11: SPFA Member Business Session, General and Breakout Sessions, Contractors-Only Session, Exhibit Hall, and Closing Reception

The final day of the Spray Foam Convention & Expo will begin with a Business Session, in which all SPFA members can participate. The General Session will begin with an address of the Global Overview of the SPF industry given by IAL Consultants’ Hanne Hirsimäki, followed by an Annual Activity Report by the SPFA Committee. Two more Breakout Sessions will follow the General Session, where once again several presenters will provide information on key topics relating to spray foam. There will also be a short Contractors-Only Session, where contractors may voice their thoughts and/or concerns on how SPFA can better serve them. Then, the Exhibit Hall will be open for attendees to find more information about SPF safety, materials, equipment, and industry service providers. There will be one PCP Written Examination session at the beginning of the day. To wrap up the event, the Closing Dinner will present a final opportunity for peers to network and socialize before heading back home.

For more information on how to register for the 2016 SPFA SprayFoam Convention & Expo, please click here.

About the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance: Originally founded in 1987 as the Polyurethane Foam Contractors Division, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is the voice, along with the educational and technical resource, for the spray polyurethane foam industry. The SPFA's experienced staff and member-comprised committees provide a wide variety of services to the industry. The SPFA develops tools designed to educate and influence the construction industry with the positive benefits of spray polyurethane foam roofing, insulation, and climate control systems. Although the SPFA is a completely independent trade association, it has a strong relationship with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI). These groups have assisted the SPFA to better serve the spray polyurethane foam industry's business needs on local and statewide issues. For more information on the 2016 SPFA SprayFoam Convention & Expo, please use the contact information provided below.