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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 …
South Central Chapter Co-Chair Rodrigo Castillo Mentors Record 11 Applicators in 2025 Read More »
Polyurea is a strong elastomeric material derived from the fast reaction between an isocyanate component and an amine-terminated resin. It creates urea linkages and a durable, flexible polymer. Let’s examine some key characteristics, and then we will discuss the nuts and bolts of the revolutionary coating technology. Key Characteristics of Polyurea Coatings Rapid Curing: Polyurea …
Understanding Polyurea: A Versatile Solution for Protective Coatings Read More »
Many municipalities increasingly adopt polyurea solutions to manage infrastructure repairs in-house, reducing reliance on external contractors for costly maintenance and restoration projects. This strategic shift optimizes budget allocations, conserves taxpayer funds, and enhances the durability of critical infrastructure, including manholes, wastewater systems, and stormwater management structures. By implementing long-lasting protective coatings, cities and towns across …
The Growing Trend of Municipalities Using Polyurea for In-House Infrastructure Repairs Read More »
Polyurea has become a choice for coating in a range of industries due to its durability and quick curing properties. It is commonly used to safeguard pipelines and raise sunken structures. This material is favored for its resilience in demanding environments. Is considered essential for infrastructure projects where long term performance is crucial. Polyurea has …