The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) kicks off The Sprayfoam Show, its annual convention and expo, Feb. 11-14, in Pasadena, Calif. This year, the annual event dedicated to spray polyurethane foam will feature two keynote speakers: Stacey Hanke, author, certified speaking professional and leader of Stacey Hanke Inc; and George Hedley, CSP CPBC, a construction industry speaker, certified professional business coach, and author. Spanning four full days, The Sprayfoam Show also features education sessions, an annual awards luncheon, professional certification programs and numerous additional attractions.
Stacey Hanke kicks off the main conference event on Feb. 13, with a morning keynote. Stacey Hanke is the author of two books, “Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Mondayâ” and “Yes You Can! Everything You Need to Know from A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action”. She helps individuals eliminate the static that plagues communicative delivery to persuade, sell, influence and communicate face-to-face with a clear message.
George Hedley will present his keynote the morning of Feb. 14. The author of “Get Your Construction Business to Always Make a Profit!,” is a recognized authority on best practices for building a growing construction business into a company which produces bottom-line results, profits and loyal high margin customers. He founded and grew his own construction company into a $50 million business in just seven years and has constructed over 500 projects, executed over 10,000 subcontracts and currently owns and manages several office and industrial buildings.
For the first time, the event this year kicks off with a two-day SPF Street Festival for sprayfoam industry professionals. To be held Feb. 11 and 12, the Street Festival will feature food trucks, carnival games, demonstrations, OSHA information sessions and SPF skills competitions. SPFA Professional Certification Program preparation classes and written examinations will also be held on Feb. 11 and 12. The celebrated annual Golf Tournament is scheduled on Feb. 12.
Feb. 13 and 14, feature keynotes, numerous education break-out sessions, a 50,000-square-foot exhibition hall, the annual Contractor Excellence Awards luncheon (Feb. 13) and the Contractor Only Working Lunch (Feb. 14). The SPFA Hospitality Suite will host cocktails and networking each night and the anticipated Closing Show Reception and Dinner, featuring a Roaring 20s theme, will be held Feb. 14.
Demilec is the Platinum Sponsor of The Sprayfoam Show. Gold Sponsors include Gaco, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp., Universal Polymers Corp., Honeywell, Icynene-Lapolla, NCFI Polyurethanes, Polyurethane Machinery Corp., and Thermoseal. Silver Sponsors of the event are Chemours, Conklin and Handi Foam, and Bronze Sponsors are BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials. Premier Media Sponsors include Sprayfoam Professional magazine (the official publication of the event), Sprayfoam magazine, Building Enclosure magazine, Roofing Contractor magazine, Walls & Ceilings magazine, and CoatingsPro magazine. Additional Media Sponsors include Roofing magazine and PU magazine, and Industry Partners include Foam Expo, International Roofing Expo, National Roofing Contractors Association, HPIP, Urethanes Technology and Spray Foam Worldwide. Sponsors of the SPF Street Festival include Demilec, MCC Equipment & Sales, Gaco, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp., Universal Polymers Corp., Honeywell, Icynene-Lapolla, NCFI Polyurethanes, Polyurethane Machinery Corp. and Thermoseal.
To register for The Sprayfoam Show, visit online. To inquire about attending or sponsoring the 2020 event, please contact Mickey Riesenberg at [email protected]. Additional event information is available here.