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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
Melvin Stumler: Honoring a Lifetime of Industry Leadership
Our industry thrives because of leaders who commit their lives to perfecting their trade. Melvin Stumler, founder of Insulated Roofing Contractors, was one of those leaders. SPFA extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Stumler, who passed away on January 25, 2026. Melvin’s dedication to the craft helped ...
SPFA delivers education, recognition and industry resources for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. From new podcasts to technical research and workforce development, SPFA is strengthening resources that help members stay competitive and compliant. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) continues to expand its support for contractors, suppliers and manufacturers through education, recognition and technical resources designed to strengthen the spray foam ...
SprayFoam 2026 sets the stage for education, networking and industry conversations
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SprayFoam 2026 offers something for every role within a company, from owners and managers to applicators and field crews. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is bringing the spray foam industry together in a big way with SprayFoam 2026, an event designed to help contractors, suppliers and manufacturers ...
Celebrating coatings content from 2025!
By Dani Sheehan. From fluid-applied roofing to green roofs and cutting-edge estimating tools, 2025 was a year of innovation and education across the coatings industry. From industry-shaping insights to on-the-ground interviews at the biggest trade shows of the year, 2025 was full of standout stories across the roofing community. This ...
SPFA expands building science leadership, bringing professional engineer Jason Hoerter on staff as director of technical services
Jason Hoerter joins SPFA with a deep history in the spray polyurethane foam sector, most recently serving as an SPF insulation & roofing engineer and technical advisor at a leading polyurethanes manufacturer. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) announces the appointment of Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Registered Roof Observer (RRO) ...
Project profile: Tesla Gigafactory Austin
By Emma Peterson. Smart SPF strategy, high-performance products and on-the-fly adaptation helped this team keep Tesla’s sprawling Austin Gigafactory watertight. There are countless contractors and installers who are getting on the roof every day to install coatings on roofs. To highlight the impressive work of this industry, the Spray Polyeurathane ...
Stay ahead of the curve
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says that association, manufacturers, events and suppliers are all great resources for contractors trying to keep up with industry developments. Every month, we reach out to industry leaders and experts (our CCS Influencers) to get their insights on ways that contractors in the coatings world can level ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
How spray polyurethane rescued a convention giant
By Jesse Sanchez. A shortage, a storm zone and a supersized roof challenge led to a high-stakes rethink. When the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest in the nation, needed a roof restoration, traditional materials weren’t an option. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic had choked ...
Project profile: Harrison Harvesting Cooler Insulation
By Emma Peterson. Nominated for an SPFA National Industry Excellence Award, this project balanced safety, precision and food-grade compliance. For the last four years, the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has highlighted incredible projects from around the industry through their National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards showcase the talent of ...
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