Best Spray Polyurethane Foam Manufacturers [2024]

For spray foam contractors, finding the best foam products is one of the most important parts of the job. You also invest in training for your team members and high-quality equipment for your rig. But you want your team to be spraying products that are consistent and reliable. You want your customer to receive a great finished product that was seamless to install.

South Central Services has insulated hundreds of projects with spray foam in and around Greencastle, Pennsylvania. We are committed to finding manufacturing companies that deliver reliable spray foam components. In our time spraying foam, we have tried products from many manufacturers. No company is perfect or offers flawless product lines. However, there are still stand-out companies that we consider to be the best in the industry.

This article, in no particular order, identifies three companies that have impressed us with their product lines and spray foam education.

What Makes A Great Spray Foam Manufacturer?

When contractors look for a spray foam component supplier, there are a variety of boxes they want to check. From an operations standpoint, manufacturers should complete deliveries promptly and have knowledgeable sales representatives on staff.

From a production standpoint, manufacturers need to offer a high-quality product. Spray foam is a complex insulation. Done correctly, it provides superior performance compared to other insulations. If the chemistry of the spray foam is poor, the foam can be both a pain to spray and an ineffective finished product.

Great companies are also invested in education. Good companies may have experts involved in their process, but the best companies have experts who share their knowledge. Spray foam insulation is an industry that suffers from a lack of accessible and practical education. We are impressed by manufacturers who are committed to teaching contractors and homeowners.

Huntsman Building Solutions

Huntsman Building Solutions is a subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation, which is involved in other industries like aerospace, energy, robotics, elastomers, and even footwear.

Huntsman is known as an industry leader for a reason. Huntsman Building Solutions was formed in May of 2020 when Demilec and Icyene Lapolla were combined. These two companies were known for their high-quality spray foam products and had been in business since the 1980s. The technology and expertise behind Huntsman Building Solutions span several decades.

The collective knowledge at Huntsman Building Solutions is evident. A brief visit to their Tech Library online offers more videos and downloadable handouts than a person can absorb in a day. Huntsman Building Solutions goes a step beyond product data sheets and endeavors to put helpful information into a digestible format.

SWD Urethane

Founded in the 1970s, SWD Urethane focuses on two areas of construction: insulation and roofing. SWD offers both closed cell and open cell spray foam.

SWD Urethane is a company with contractors in mind. While there are features of spray foam that concern the homeowner, contractors have an additional set of concerns. Yield, air pockets, and delamination are all technical aspects contractors must obsess over to deliver great results for their customers.

When contractors brought concerns to SWD about problems with their spray foam components, SWD did the work to make a better product. They addressed issues within the chemistry of their foam to make SWD a brand that is easy to spray.

While no company can create the perfect foam, we recognize SWD Urethane’s efforts to offer consistent and reliable products.

Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation

Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation is a small focus of Carlisle Companies, which is involved in weatherproofing, construction materials, fluids, and cables. Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation falls under the construction materials division.

Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation has one of the largest facilities for designing and testing spray foam components. The industry averages about a year for product development before going to market. Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation often surpasses that, spending as much as two years perfecting a product before its launch.

Another reason Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation is an impressive company is its training and certification program. Few manufacturers offer training and certifications for contractors and installers. Offering this type of program demonstrates a commitment to continued education and excellence.

The Bottom Line About Spray Polyurethane Foam Manufacturers

There are countless spray foam manufacturers across the United States and abroad. Some incredible companies may not have made this list due to geography and where their foam is sold.

In our experience, the companies we have discussed are a cut above their competitors. Whether they offer a superior product, are committed to education, or prioritize both quality products and customer knowledge, we regard these companies as the best manufacturers in our industry.

None of these manufacturers offer DIY spray foam insulation kits. Can you still install spray foam insulation on your own? Compare the results of professional spray foam with DIY kits.

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