Welcome to the American Polyurea Q2 2026 Member Update. Below you’ll find the latest news from our organization, the industry, and your fellow members. As always, if you have news to share or questions, reach out to us at our contact page.
Organizational News
Q2 Board Meeting Recap
The Q2 Board of Directors Meeting was held virtually on May 14, 2026. Key agenda items and outcomes included:
- Budget Approval: The Board approved a supplemental budget allocation for expanded chapter programming in the Southeast and Midwest regions.
- Conference Update: Executive Director Christine Dalloway reported that conference registration is ahead of pace, with 118 early-bird registrations received in the first two weeks after opening.
- TAC Membership: Three new Technical Advisory Committee members were approved: Dr. Amir Farahani (corrosion engineering), Lisa M. Ortega (spray equipment), and Brett A. Holcomb (roofing systems).
- Standards Initiative: The Board authorized the formation of a working group to develop AP’s first-ever Polyurea Application Best Practices Standard (AP-BPS-01). The working group will include applicators, inspectors, specifiers, and chemical suppliers.
New Chapter Leadership — Southeast
Congratulations to the newly elected Southeast Chapter leadership team for the 2026–2027 term:
- Chair: Marcus T. Beaumont, Brooks Industrial Coatings, GA
- Vice Chair: Kim E. Ratliff, Gulf Coast Protective Systems, AL
- Secretary: Renee A. Taylor, TruCoat LLC, FL
- Treasurer: Derek S. Broussard, Broussard Contracting, LA
Industry News
2026 Polyurea Market Outlook Report Published
The AP Research Committee has published the 2026 American Polyurea Market Outlook Report, an exclusive benefit for AP members. Key findings from this year’s report include:
- The U.S. polyurea market is projected to reach $1.04 billion by 2029, representing a CAGR of 8.4% from 2024.
- Infrastructure rehabilitation (water/wastewater, bridges, parking structures) is the fastest-growing application segment, driven by federal spending through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- Pipeline coatings continue to represent the largest single application category by volume, accounting for approximately 34% of all U.S. polyurea consumption.
- The residential market (garage floors, basement waterproofing, pool decks) grew 22% in 2025, driven by increased DIY awareness and social media marketing by applicators.
- Supply chain conditions have normalized significantly since the disruptions of 2022–2023, with MDI pricing stable and amine raw material availability improving.
The full report is available in the member resource center.
EPA Finalizes NESHAP Guidance on Fast-Cure Polyurea
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized updated guidance in April 2026 clarifying VOC exemption status for certain fast-cure polyurea coatings under the NESHAP Surface Coating regulations. American Polyurea’s Government Affairs Director William Farrow participated in the public comment process and submitted detailed technical comments on behalf of the membership. The final guidance is largely favorable for the industry, confirming that properly formulated 100%-solids polyurea systems qualify for the reactive VOC exemption in most application categories.
Members can access a summary of the final EPA guidance in the AP Technical Library, along with our Government Affairs team’s analysis of what this means for your operations.
Member Spotlights
Jennifer Sullivan — 100th Safe Room Certified
Congratulations to AP member Jennifer C. Sullivan of SafeCoat Systems in Pensacola, FL, who recently completed her 100th FEMA P-361-compliant safe room polyurea installation. Jennifer has been an AP Certified Polyurea Applicator since 2019 and is one of only 14 AP members to hold the Certified Pipeline Coating Specialist credential alongside her CPA-2. She will be recognized at the September conference banquet.
New Members — April 2026
American Polyurea welcomed 47 new members in April 2026. New members hail from 18 states, with the largest cohorts from Texas (9), Florida (7), and Ohio (6). We’re especially pleased to welcome five new Student/Academic Members from the University of Missouri’s Chemical Engineering program and three new International Associate Members from Canada and Mexico.
Upcoming Events
- June 10: Surface Preparation & Adhesion Science Workshop — Phoenix, AZ
- July 9: Q3 Member Webinar (Virtual)
- July 17: Polyurea in Industrial & Infrastructure Applications — Chicago, IL
- August 5: Pipeline Coating Certification Prep — Houston, TX
- September 18–20: 2026 Annual Conference — Austin, TX
Full details and registration for all events are available on our Events & Meeting Dates page.
