Industry News & Organizational Updates
This page serves as the official bulletin board for Polyurea Nation announcements, industry news, and organizational updates. Check back regularly — we update this page multiple times per week.
🟢 May 15, 2026 — New Supplier Partners Announced
We are pleased to welcome three new verified supplier partners to the Polyurea Nation network: PolyCraft Systems (spray equipment manufacturer, Ontario, Canada), ElastaGuard Coatings (specialty hybrid polyurea chemistry, Houston, TX), and ProRig Accessories (portable spray rig components and service kits, Phoenix, AZ). Their listings are now live in our Supplier Directory.
🟢 May 8, 2026 — Advisory Board Votes to Expand Latin America Chapter
At the May 7 quarterly board meeting, the Regional Advisory Board unanimously approved a proposal by Carlos Ríos to expand the Latin America chapter from one country contact to a full five-country regional network. The expanded chapter will serve Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Recruitment for in-country contacts is now underway.
🟢 April 30, 2026 — Updated Application Guidelines Released for Manhole Rehabilitation
The Technical Education Committee, chaired by Dr. Sandra Kowalczyk, has released an updated best-practices guide for polyurea application in manhole and sewer rehabilitation projects. The new guidelines address surface preparation standards, minimum mil thickness requirements by substrate, and QC testing protocols. Available free to all members in the Resources section.
🟢 April 21, 2026 — Site Security Audit Completed; Spam Content Removed
Our web team completed a comprehensive security audit of the Polyurea Nation website. Several unauthorized posts and user accounts that had been injected by a third party were identified and permanently removed. All legitimate content has been restored and verified. We apologize for any disruption and have implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents.
🟢 April 10, 2026 — 2025 Annual Report Now Available
Our 2025 Annual Report, summarizing membership growth, educational programming, industry partnerships, and financial stewardship, is now available for download in the Members Hub. Highlights include a 14% year-over-year increase in active members, the launch of our Asia-Pacific chapter, and a record 1,200 attendees at the 2025 Annual Summit in Dallas.
🟢 March 25, 2026 — Polyurea Nation Named a Top Industry Resource by Coatings World Magazine
For the second consecutive year, Coatings World magazine has recognized Polyurea Nation in their annual list of top online resources for protective coatings professionals. The feature highlights our technical article library, member-driven forum, and the breadth of our supplier directory.
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