CoatingsPRO Magazine

For nearly four decades, municipal budget limitations had prevented updates to the Weirs Beach fire station in Laconia, N.H. To address this, ICP Group’s California Paints brand stepped in and donated high-quality paints and supplies while also providing skilled labor. This allowed the renovation to move forward without imposing on local taxpayers.

In this “Never Again” article, Jon Cavallo explores whether the role of solvents and/or thinners is simply to control viscosity. As part of this review, an investigation of observed bridge coating failures near Panama City, Fla., was conducted on several fronts.

Ken Wells, co-owner of Elite Insulation & PolyPro and president of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Board of Directors, recently joined our podcast series. Interview topics include goals for his current SPFA term; challenges and opportunities within the evolving SPF marketplace; and resources from the SPFA that can be of assistance.

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), when ill-fitting or uncomfortable safety gear leads to improper use, it can reduce the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) while increasing the risks of exposing workers to jobsite hazards.