When a major fuel distribution operator in the Houston metropolitan area needed to bring a 15-year-old secondary containment system into full EPA compliance, they turned to a team of American Polyurea member contractors led by Southwest Industrial Coatings. The project — 80,000 square feet of seamless polyurea secondary containment across a complex berm-and-floor system — …
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) released updated guidelines for pipeline coating inspection in May 2026, with several provisions that directly affect polyurea pipeline coating projects. American Polyurea has reviewed the updated documentation and summarizes the key changes relevant to our member applicators and their clients. What Changed Holiday testing voltage requirements updated. …
Industry News: AMPP Releases Updated Pipeline Coating Inspection Guidelines Read More »
When Jennifer Rodriguez left her corporate risk management career in 2019 to start Coastal Barrier Coatings in Jacksonville, Florida, more than a few colleagues questioned the decision. Seven years later, with 11 full-time employees, three spray rigs, and a client roster spanning from Miami to the Gulf Coast, Rodriguez is widely regarded as one of …
We surveyed American Polyurea members across all seven chapters in May 2026 to get a read on business conditions, hiring trends, project pipelines, and the issues that are top of mind heading into summer. Here’s what the data and the conversations tell us about the state of the polyurea industry at the midpoint of 2026. …
State of the Industry: What Polyurea Contractors Are Saying in Mid-2026 Read More »
More than 40 members of the American Polyurea Southwest Chapter gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the May 2026 chapter meeting — a record for the region. With summer temperatures already reaching 110°F+ across much of the Southwest, the timing couldn’t have been better for a focused discussion on heat management strategies for polyurea applications. Featured …
Southwest Chapter May 2026 Recap: Heat Management Strategies for Summer Applications Read More »
Tyler Nguyen of Pacific Polyurea Solutions (Portland, OR) has built one of the most focused municipal polyurea businesses in the Pacific Northwest, completing manhole and sewer rehabilitation in 23 municipalities over five years. We sat down with Tyler to discuss how he built his pipeline into city contracts, what municipalities look for in a contractor, …
Member Q&A: Tyler Nguyen on Winning Municipal Wastewater Contracts Read More »
Wastewater treatment facilities represent one of the most challenging environments for any coating or lining system. Constant exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas, microbially influenced corrosion (MIC), high humidity, chemical fluctuations, and mechanical wear from equipment and cleaning operations demands a coating with exceptional chemical resistance, flexibility, and adhesion. Polyurea has emerged as the preferred lining …
Polyurea for Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Complete Application Guide Read More »
The Midwest Chapter’s May meeting — held in-person in Chicago for the first time this year — drew 38 attendees from across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The evening’s programming centered on three case studies of secondary containment projects, presented by the contractors who completed them. Case Study 1: Agricultural Chemical Storage Facility, …
Midwest Chapter May 2026 Recap: Secondary Containment Case Studies from the Field Read More »
Few industrial environments punish surfaces as aggressively as mining operations. Ore transfer chutes, hoppers, and loading facilities handle thousands of tons of abrasive material daily, vibrating constantly and subjecting every coated surface to impact, abrasion, and chemical attack simultaneously. For decades, wear-resistant steels and rubber liners were the only viable options in these environments. The …
Polyurea Coatings in the Mining Industry: Extreme Abrasion Resistance Applications Read More »
American Polyurea welcomed 23 new members in May 2026, continuing the organization’s strong growth trajectory heading into summer — historically the industry’s busiest season. New members this month join from 14 states, with the heaviest concentration in Texas (5), Florida (3), Ohio (3), and California (2). A Sample of New Members Crystal Vang — Crystal …
New Member Welcome: 23 Applicators Join American Polyurea in May 2026 Read More »