When Jill Bloom recently ran into Doug Kramer at the SPFA 2026 show in Las Vegas, the reunion quickly turned into an industry catch-up that revealed just how much had changed in a short amount of time.

“What are you doing here?” Bloom joked. “Where have I been?”

Doug Kramer on Polycon’s Rapid Spray Foam Growth

Doug Kramer reflects on Polycon’s rise from a startup to an emerging industry leader in spray foam roofing and insulation. He explains how innovation, customer-focused culture, and long-standing industry relationships are helping the company expand during a challenging supply chain environment.

The answer: Kramer has been busy building one of the spray foam industry’s newest companies.

Polycon, based in Houston, may only be about a year and a half old, but the company is already making major waves across the roofing and insulation sectors.

“We originally described ourselves as a new company with a long history,” Kramer explained. “But things have moved so quickly that now we’re really focused on being viewed as an industry leader.”

That leadership mindset comes from nearly four decades of experience.

“I’ve been in the industry for 38 years,” Kramer said. “I’ve always been in the spray foam business, and I’ve had the opportunity to help build and lead several major systems houses over the years, both domestically and globally. I fell into this industry many years ago, and honestly, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Innovation Has Always Been the Driver

Innovation has long defined Kramer’s approach to the business, and that philosophy continues at Polycon.

“One of my former companies was the first in the world to fully commercialize next-generation blowing agent technology,” he said. “That innovation mindset is still alive and well at Polycon.”

That culture of innovation recently led Polycon to achieve a major milestone in the industry: successfully commercializing what’s known as “Appendix U.”

Kramer explained that Appendix U is a higher ASTM testing standard that allows contractors to use certain spray foam systems in specific unvented attic configurations without an ignition barrier.

“For contractors and consumers, that can save close to two dollars per square foot,” Kramer said. “It’s a huge advantage. We were the first company to fully pass and commercialize it, and it’s become a major differentiator for us.”

The achievement has drawn attention from across the industry.

“We’ve had large companies from around the country calling and asking, ‘Do you really have this?’” Kramer said. “And the answer is yes.”

Managing Growth During Industry Challenges

Polycon’s rapid rise comes during one of the most difficult supply-chain environments the spray foam industry has faced in years.

“There are major allocation challenges happening right now,” Kramer explained. “Polyol went on allocation, and now ISO is on allocation too. The timing is interesting for us because we’re growing so quickly.”

The allocation issues mean manufacturers cannot obtain enough raw materials to meet demand.

“We literally have more orders than we can fill,” Kramer said. “Normally, this is the amount of raw materials we’d have available — now we can only get a fraction of that.”

Despite the challenges, Kramer said Polycon’s longstanding supplier relationships and market momentum have helped the company navigate the disruption.

“Because of our history in the business and because suppliers see our growth trajectory, many of them are trying to work closely with us,” he said.

Still, the balancing act remains difficult.

“We’re working twice as hard for half as much right now,” Kramer admitted. “But at the end of the day, I’d rather have more demand than no demand.”

Building a Culture That Customers Trust

More than technology alone, Kramer believes Polycon’s success comes from culture.

“More than 50 percent of our staff came back from former companies I’ve worked with,” he said. “We all know what we need to do. The culture is healthy, positive, customer-focused, and built around supporting each other.”

That consistency has helped Polycon quickly establish credibility despite being a relatively young company.

“We don’t really position ourselves anymore as the ‘new guys,’” Kramer said. “The technology is proven. People know the team. They know the experience behind the company.”

Polycon currently manufactures roofing foams, elastomeric roof coatings, and insulation foam systems for wall and building envelope applications.

A Market That Continues to Grow

Kramer also believes the spray foam industry itself is entering a new era of awareness and acceptance.

“Years ago, you’d go to trade shows and homeowners didn’t really know what spray foam was,” he said. “Now consumers walk up asking if it’s open-cell or closed-cell foam. They’re educated. They want better-performing technology.”

That growing awareness is helping fuel sustained industry growth.

“The industry CAGR has been in steady double digits for years,” Kramer noted. “People want energy efficiency. They want performance. Spray foam continues to become more mainstream.”

Looking Ahead

As Polycon continues expanding its reach in roofing, insulation, and building enclosure applications, Kramer says the company’s mission remains simple:

“Continue innovating, continue supporting customers, and continue finding ways to make the industry more effective and cost-efficient.”

For Bloom, reconnecting with Kramer was a reminder of how quickly innovation can reshape an industry.

“We’re excited to reconnect with Doug and help share what Polycon is doing,” Bloom said. “There’s clearly a lot more ahead.”