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SPFA will again participate in speaking and exhibiting roles at the 2018 Congressional Clean Energy Expo and Policy Forum, bringing together 40-50 businesses, trade associations, and government agencies to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. In every state across the country, these technologies are having a significant impact in business development and job creation in the manufacturing, transmission, power, transportation, and building sectors. The bipartisan House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus is the Expo's honorary co-host and the event is coordinated by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). Admittance is free to the public.
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The Professional Certification Program (PCP) has been added to the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), a guide for use in specifying construction for the military services. The SPFA’s certification program is now cited for use under the Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection, Spray Foam Air Barriers, Quality Assurance portion of the UFGS.
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The SPFA Equipment Committee has completed the update of SPFA-137 TechDoc entitled " SPF High Pressure Equipment Guidelines". This is a substantial revision of the document, last published in 2005. It includes descriptions of all chemical handling equipment from the A- and B-component storage to the spray gun. Many thanks to the task group volunteers for this project including John Courier, Jake Jacobson, Nick Pagano, Joe Hearon and Tim Newmeyer.
A free PDF copy of this document can be found here: http://www.sprayfoam.org/technical/spfa-technical-documents
Please send any questions to comments to Rick Duncan rickduncan@sprayfoam.org.
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SPFA Voting Reps: watch your inbox for ballots for the fresh crop of SPFA leadership!
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Watch for information on the expo website: www.sprayfoam.org/expo. If you have any questions, please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo are available. Please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org
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The Sprayfoam Show 2019 is the largest annual convention and trade show dedicated to Spray Polyurethane Foam in the United States.The Convention & Expo is expected to draw approximately 1,400 attendees from all regions of the United States and abroad. The sprayfoam industry grows domestically and internationally every year, this is the go-to event for the innovative, entrepreneurial, worldwide sprayfoam professional community.
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The Workhorse of the Year award is bestowed to someone that went above and beyond in some way for the industry or the organization. Mr. Lorenz has been instrumental in SPFA maintaining awareness of California regulatory activities, is a recent addition to the SPFA Board, led the PCP Field Exam new Marketing Committee, and initiated the introduction of SPFA to potential VR training systems in our future.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and the ACC-CPI Spray Foam Coalition (SFC) published their new guidance document entitled "Spray Foam Insulation and Termites". This document was developed by a collaborative effort through a termite task group within SPFA's Building Envelope Committee and the SFC's Research Workgroup. This document addresses questions pertaining to inspection for, and treatment of, potential termite infestations in buildings using SPF insulation. It provides basic information about termite identification, inspection and treatment methods as well as discusses the important of air-sealing and insulation of critical areas using SPF. It also presents code-compliant solutions to address these concerns. This document can be downloaded from the SPFA website at no cost, click the link below.
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SPFA-127 SPF Roof Systems Maintenance Manual has been updated by a Roofing Committee task group. The reorganized document contains improved photos and updated guidance to help customers and contractors get the most out of their SPF roof system. SPF roofing contractors are encouraged to share this with their customers. Many thanks to the task group for working diligently over the past year to deliver this important update. The group was led by Robb Smith and included the following volunteers: Bruce Schenke, Roger Morrison, Jason Hoerter, Chris West, Jack Moore and Jim Andersen.
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This 2-day training workshop will discuss life cycle assessment tools and approaches, and exposure modeling methods and approaches for Alternatives Analysis.
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Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will be held again this year at the Grand River Center located in the Port of Dubuque at 500 Bell Street. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.
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The latest update from Craig Brightup.
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The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) recently released NASEO's State Energy Planning Guidelines: Guidance for States in Developing Comprehensive Energy Plans and Policy Recommendations and Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning.
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 The Summer issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional is on its way to your inbox and mailbox! If you don't receive it and would like to be on our email list to receive the digital link, sign up here.
Be sure to read one of this quarter's featured articles, Rig Fires and How to Avoid Them which which discusses ways to prevent rig fires. Read all of this and more in this issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional.
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>> Welcome New SPFA Members:
BASF
Double R Insulation
Expert Insulation
Maranatha Enterprises dba ECI
R.M. Lucas Co.
 >>2017-18 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide Available Online
Members in good standing are listed in this publication, which is mailed out every September. This directory is also available in a digital format. The convenient digital format allows users to navigate and access the directory's content quickly and easily, on the road or in the office. Use the information provided to contact fellow SPFA members and industry partners throughout the year to share ideas, ask questions, or just stay in touch.
>>SPFA Member Benefits
SPFA knows there are lots of organizations out there that would like to have you in their membership. But if you are in, or getting into, the sprayfoam business, we are the place for you. We work hard to represent you well and give you value back for your support. Click here to find out more.
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Dues can be paid online here. If you did not receive the notice, or have questions about your membership, please contact Mickey Riesenberg at michele@sprayfoam.org.
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 Show your support for the Field Exams being held in Daytona Beach, FL during The Sprayfoam Show 2019. The Field Exams will be held on Mon-Tues, February 4-5.
There are two types of scholarship opportunities:
Scholarship Sponsor ? Sponsors donate into the Sig Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund. These funds are then used to help offset the cost of a Field Exam for contractors. Thanks to the generous contributions in the recent years, we have been able to offer the Field Exams for FREE to contractors. Since this is the most expensive component of the certification requirements for an SPF Contractor, it really helps make the certification process even more affordable!
Equipment, Material and Supplies Sponsor? To be a sponsor in this category, the company donates equipment, material and/or supplies which are used during the Field Exams. In some cases, the equipment has been donated and can be used again in future years. Other items, like rigs, are used during the Field Exams and then the sponsor removes it at the conclusion.
In both cases, the sponsors receive recognition where appropriate and possible. Signage is prominently displayed during the Field Exams, the sponsors are listed in the magazine, newsletter, marketing pieces and on our website.
We have also created a Field Exam Sponsor Logo which we encourage sponsors to use! If you can help us in either (or both) sponsorships, please contact kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
Thank you for your support of the PCP!
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Heatlok HFO Pro® spray foam from Demilec Inc., is the latest technology in the Heatlok HFO® closed-cell spray foam series, leveraging Honeywell Solstice® liquid blowing agents.
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The PMC Sales and Business Development team recently hit the road and toured the USA with a mission to meet with contractors and distributors, as well as offer extensive demonstrations and trainings. The company is re-imagining cultivating partnerships, by truly offering a personal approach and real face-toface support, regardless of proximity.
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SprayWorks Equipment Group is proud to announce its recent partnership with Graco Inc. Now a distributor for Graco pumps, mixers, guns, parts and Gusmer Reactors - customers have a complete line of products to choose from. The partnership was formed in order to fulfill customer needs and offer lower cost rigs with some of the highest quality equipment in the industry.
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U.S. Government Affairs> High Performance Building Week Was a Success! > Dan Simmons to become Permanent Head of EERE Office GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities> 2018 Better Buildings Progress Report Now Available
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Volume XXVI No. 18 - June 18 2018
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ASTM International has, under the leadership of SPFA’s Dr. Duncan, SPFA members and SPF industry professionals, announced the completion and approval of a new standard entitled Standard Practice for Installation of High-Pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation for the Building Enclosure. This practice covers the installation of high-pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) as an insulation for building enclosure assemblies including: walls, ceilings, attics, floors and crawl spaces. This practice does not apply to SPF used strictly as a component for an air barrier system or for SPF used in roofing applications. The Standard can be purchased by ASTM here. If you have any questions please direct them to Dr. Duncan.
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See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.
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