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Midwest Chapter May 2026 Recap: Secondary Containment Case Studies from the Field

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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, …

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Polyurea Coatings in the Mining Industry: Extreme Abrasion Resistance Applications

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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 …

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New Member Welcome: 23 Applicators Join American Polyurea in May 2026

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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 …

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South Central Chapter Co-Chair Rodrigo Castillo Mentors Record 11 Applicators in 2025

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When Rodrigo Castillo of Lone Star Polyurea in San Antonio, TX joined American Polyurea in 2018, he was a two-person operation with a single proportioning machine and a service territory limited to the greater San Antonio area. Eight years later, Lone Star Polyurea is a 15-person company operating across five states, and Castillo is widely …

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Member Q&A: Derek Fontaine on Transitioning from Spray Foam to Polyurea Contracting

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Derek Fontaine has been applying spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation for 12 years before making the transition to polyurea coatings in 2023. His experience highlights both the opportunities and the learning curve that skilled trades professionals face when entering the polyurea market. We sat down with Derek, now owner of Fontaine Protective Coatings in Nashville, …

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Parking Structure Coatings: Why Polyurea Is Replacing Urethane Traffic Membranes

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Parking garage deck coatings may not be the most glamorous polyurea application, but they represent one of the largest and most consistent market segments for professional applicators. With hundreds of thousands of parking structures in the United States — and most of them carrying aging coating systems applied 15-25 years ago — the demand for …

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Applying Polyurea in Cold Climates: Technical Guide for Winter and Low-Temperature Work

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Cold weather polyurea application is one of the most technically challenging aspects of the trade, and also one of the most financially valuable skills an applicator can develop. Infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance projects often cannot be rescheduled around weather — tanks need lining, bridges need waterproofing, and wastewater structures need rehabilitation regardless of season. The …

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Polyurea for Marine and Coastal Facility Applications: Corrosion and Splash Zone Protection

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Marine and coastal environments subject coatings and structures to the most aggressive combination of conditions found in any civilian infrastructure category: chloride-laden saltwater, UV radiation, wave action, tidal cycling, biological fouling, and the constant physical demand of vessel traffic and cargo operations. The protective coatings industry has sought solutions for marine corrosion since the age …

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Polyurea for Agricultural Facilities: Grain Storage, Livestock Buildings, and Farm Infrastructure

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American agriculture operates some of the most challenging environments for any building material or protective coating. Grain storage facilities, livestock confinement buildings, manure storage systems, chemical storage areas, and agricultural water storage all present combinations of chemical attack, mechanical wear, moisture, and temperature extremes that rapidly degrade unprotected surfaces. Polyurea has emerged as a practical …

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ArmorThane’s Manufacturing Strength Defines the Modern Polyurea Industry

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The Foundation of Reliable Protection In every industry where surfaces meet the elements, one question always stands out: how do you make protection last? The answer often depends on the material, but the material itself depends on who makes it. ArmorThane has earned its reputation as a leading polyurea manufacturer because it focuses on control, …

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