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>>Huntsman Earns SPFA Supplier Accreditation
SPFA is pleased to announce that Huntsman Corporation has become the first SPFA PCP Accredited Supplier Company! This prestigious distinction of <b>SPFA PCP Accredited Company</b> is part of Phase II of the PCP, which was launched at the 2014 SprayFoam Convention in Palm Springs, Calif. Accreditation for supplier companies is based on them meeting the criteria, which can be found in the Accredited Supplier Company Handbook. Here is a capsule summary: 

1)     Supplier must offer training program for contractors
2)     Supplier shall employ/contract the following (the same person may fulfill more than one area of responsibility):
a.     Certified Supplier Representatives (Defined as someone who has direct advisory contact with contractor or distributor (as applicable, if the supplier only sells through distribution)
b.     Liaison
c.     Written Examiners
d.     Field Examiner(s)
3)     Supplier must have a Best Practices/Risk Management Code of Conduct or signed equivalent with the Spray Foam Coalition
4)     Supplier must offer SPFA PCP Written Exams and Field Exam(s) at least once per year

Congratulations to Huntsman for being the first supplier to meet these requirements!  We know others working toward this goal – we look forward to welcoming them into this prestigious group! For more details on this and the entire PCP – visit our website at www.sprayfoam.org or click here. 

>>PCP Certification Mark Available to SPFA Certified Individuals 

If you are an SPFA PCP Certified Professional, you are among the first in the SPF industry to achieve this certification. We have a Certification Mark available for your use to help you promote this accomplishment. Simply contact our office at 866-222-5000 or email admin@spfapcp.org and we can send you your customized SPFA PCP Certification Mark to use on your business cards or in your professional correspondence. The Certification Mark that is on your ID card has been customized with your certification number. We can send you the same thing in a format that can be printed. 

It is important to note that the Certification Mark may only be used by certified individuals for their own personal use. In other words, the mark cannot be printed on T-shirts and worn by your entire crew. It is only to be used by the person who earned the distinction. The terms and conditions of the use of the Certification Mark are defined in the Certification Agreement that all SPFA PCP Certified Professionals have signed.  

>>SPFA PCP Exam Prep Courses and Exams
New locations are frequently added for SPFA PCP Exam Preparatory Courses, Written Examinations and Field Examinations, so be sure to check www.sprayfoam.org Certification Calendar of Events for the most complete list.
 
June 24-26 -- Mariette, GA
Hosted by Premium Spray Products
Contact Mary Delaney at marydelaney@premiumspray.com 

July 14-17 -- Marlborough, MA
Hosted by Lapolla
Contact Shana Rand at srand@lapolla.com

July 14-18 -- Houston, TX
Hosted by Lapolla
Contact Shana Rand at srand@lapolla.com

Sept. 15-19 -- Santa Fe Springs, CA
Hosted by Diamond Liners
Contact Danette Bender at dzb@diamondliners.com
 
October 14-16 -- Waukesha, WI
Hosted by Gaco Western
Contact Karen Wolfenberger at kwolfenberg@gaco.com 

October 15-17 -- Houston, TX
Hosted by Lapolla
Contact Shana Rand at srand@lapolla.com

Ongoing -- Webinar SPFA PCP Refresher Courses for Previously Trained SPF Professional
Hosted by Gaco Western
Contact Karen Wolfenberger at kwolfenberger@gaco.com

More details for each location are available on our website – www.sprayfoam.org. If you would like more information on the PCP, please contact Kelly Marcavage, SPFA PCP Certification Director at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.

 

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