In the thick smog of 1970, the Clean Air Act was introduced and placed responsibility on the EPA to establish air quality standards that limited six main pollutants, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.This first step led to increased public interest and by the 1980’s the worldwide community was concerned about Ozone…
The United States Coast Guard provides regulations for the minimum safety standards required for recreational boats and onboard equipment. Since 1984, the regulations for boaters with vessels less than 20 feet in length have remained virtually unchanged, but in June of 2018, a major update was announced. In it the Coast Guard reaffirmed that not…
The contractors we work with at Empire Foam Solutions rely on our products to help them get the job done efficiently and profitably. By offering a wide variety of polyurethane spray foam options along with our M-Power System, we provide a superior product, faster setup, installation, and quick clean up. But before bidding on a…
Marine foam isn’t as fun for boaters to talk about as their new inboard motor or the high-tech, floating VHF/GPS they just picked up. But when boat flotation foam is compromised, replacing it needs to be a priority. Without it, none of the other fun stuff works because bad foam has a big impact on…
Whether you’re a recreational boater who enjoys fishing on Indiana’s White River, a river pilot on a tugboat that pushes barges through Missouri on the mighty Mississippi or work for one of the 200 companies at the massive Port of Houston, marine foam is working to keep your assets safe, sustainable, and afloat. But all…
Empire Foam Solutions is proud to announce that our CTO, Tom Eletto, recently published an article with the Marine News E-Magazine. The piece was originally titled “Flotation Foam to the Rescue”. He discussed the myths and misconceptions behind flotation foam, and how EFS is changing the game. Read on to learn more! Flotation Foam to…