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About Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
Benefits of SPFA Membership | Committees
Board of Directors | Anti-Trust
Founded in 1987 originally 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. Our experienced staff and member-comprised committees provide a wide variety of services to the industry.
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.
SPFA continues to provide many services to our members and the SPF industry with the following:
- Certification and Educational Programs on spray polyurethane foam roofing, inspections, building envelope, health and safety, etc.
- Technical Literature and Guidelines on spray polyurethane foam roofing, freezers/coolers, tanks and vessels, commercial, residential or industrial insulation, air/moisture control systems, thermal barriers, etc.
- 800 "Helpline" for Members Technical questions (1-800-523-6154)
- Annual Spray Foam Convention and Exposition that brings suppliers, contractors, researchers, and industry experts together to present and discuss the state of industry trends, technology, equipment, and opportunities
- Website to communicate information to our members and persons interested in the spray polyurethane foam industry (www.sprayfoam.org )
- Research specific to spray polyurethane foam systems
- Directory and Buyers' Guide enables end-users to contact our members by type of business and by region
- SPFA helps to identify regulatory and legislative activities and coordinates proactive responses and action
SPFA is a 501(c)6 trade association, which is composed of contractors, manufacturers, and distributors of polyurethane foam, related equipment, and protective coatings, inspections, surface preparations, and other services. Our members are professionals who are successful because of their knowledge, experience, and capability in providing long-lasting applications of polyurethane foam systems.
Whatever your relationship with the plastics insulation, roofing, or construction industries, SPFA has benefits and services designed to make your job easier, your employees perform better, your forecast tighter, or your sales figures higher. Whether your interest is helping establish dialogue with code agencies or raising the bar of your own performance, chances are SPFA already has a committee, special purpose group, or division at work on your concern. You'll discover that SPFA is an intricate network of people dedicated to the SPF industry. Join the network, today.
Benefits of SPFA Membership
The SPFA is composed of contractors, chemical manufacturers and distributors of polyurethane foam, equipment and protective coatings, surface preparations, inspections and other services. Our professional members are successful because of their knowledge, experience and capability in providing long-lasting applications of polyurethane foam systems.
As a member you are welcome to participate in any of the various committees, special task-forces, and other groups that function within the organization. Some of those are referenced below. As is the case with tade associations, you get out of it what you put in. If you are looking to stay on top of the best technological advances in SPF or have a sense of what the pressing issues are in the industry (and what we and the membership are doing about them), get involved.Committees
Certification Committee
The Certification Committee provides the industry with up-to-date training in the application of spray polyurethane foam and coverings including good business programs through education. The Certification Committee is developing and implementing programs to continually improve contractor performance, safety, and professionalism within the industry.
Chair: Bonnie Strickler, Puff Inc. (email Bonnie)
Building Envelope Committee
The Building Envelope Committee is involved in all technical issues relating to SPF insulation products, focusing on installation and building science research.
Chair: Tom Sojak, Gaco Western (email Tom)
Spray Foam Planning CommitteeThe Spray Foam Planning Committee provides planning assistance to SPFA for the annual convention and exposition. This group consists of a mix of contractors and suppliers and help to bring a variety of ideas from each segment of our association in regards to the convention.
Chair: Todd Henderson, Henderson-Johnson Company Inc. (email Todd)
Roofing Committee
The Roofing Committee is involved in all technical issues relating to SPF roofing and coating products, focusing on installation and inspection.
Chair: Tom Sojak, Gaco Western (email Tom)
Technical Oversight Commitee
The Technical Oversight Committee provides review of all SPFA technical documents to assure accuracy and industry consensus.
Chair: Roger Morrison, Deer Ridge Consulting (email Roger)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a special body within the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance devoted to the best interest, development and growth of spray-applied and related applications of spray polyurethane foam. They include, but are not limited to:
- Promote unity within all segments of the spray polyurethane foam industry for the common goal of industry promotion and success.
- Develop and promote standards of quality and safety in the use of spray-applied and related polyurethane products, consistent with the needs of the industry and in cooperation with recognized standards-making bodies.
- Advance lawful and fair trade practices and trade promotion activities, including but not limited to advertising and publicity.
- Engage in any lawful activities that will advance the interest of the spray polyurethane foam industry and inform the public of its scope and character.
Executive Committee:
President SPFA
Mr. Robert (Bob) Duke, Applied Energy Savings Systems
Vice President SPFA
Mr. Dennis (Denny) Vandewater, Sadler Coating Systems
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Peter Davis, Gaco Western
Board Members:
Contractor Seats:
Mr. Bill Baley, CIS Foam Inc.Mr. John Achille, Coastal Insulation
Mr. Kevin Sievert, Industrial Coatings Co.
Mr. Sean Stumler, IRC Roofing
Mr. Richard (Dick) West, West Roofing Systems Inc.
Mr. Larry Ash, United Thermal Systems
Non-Contractor Seats:
Mr. Mac Sheldon, Demilec (USA)Ms. Mary Bogdan, Honeywell Ms. Monica N. Karamagi, Huntsman Corp.
Mr. Mason Knowles, Mason Knowles Consulting Mr. Mitch Clifton, NCFI Polyurethanes
Mr. Ridge Stockdale, Premium Spray Products, Inc.
Immediate Past President:
Mr. Sig Hall III, Western Pacific Roofing Corp.Anti-Trust
SPFA has a policy on antitrust compliance. It states:
"Our policy is to comply with all federal, state and local laws, including the antitrust laws. It is expected that all company member representatives involved in SPFA activities and SPFA staff will be sensitive to the unique legal issues involving trade associations and, accordingly, will take all measures necessary to comply with U.S. antitrust laws and similar foreign competition laws."
It is a per se violation of the federal antitrust laws for competitors to agree on prices, limitation of supplies, allocation of customers or territory, or boycotts. "Per se" means that no legal defense can be used to mitigate this automatic violation.
Even an agreement by competitors that is for the good of society and our industry may be a violation of the antitrust laws if it could affect competition.
If a topic of antitrust concern is raised at any time during a meeting, note your objection for the record. If the topic continues to be discussed, you should leave the room immediately and contact SPFA's general counsel and your company's attorney for further guidance.
Ensure that every SPFA meeting, where members are present, has an agenda, the agenda is followed, and minutes are kept by SPFA staff of the proceedings.
Understanding and acting on the requirements of U.S. and foreign antitrust and competition laws sometimes can be difficult. If you have a question about the propriety of activities or discussions in SPFA, you are encouraged immediately to contact your company's legal counsel and SPFA management.
Read the SPFA Antitrust Guidelines for Conducting Meetings HERE