{"id":15299,"date":"2026-10-01T22:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/?post_type=articles&p=15299"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:18:17","slug":"update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Several times a year, the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement (Foundation) provides an update to Insulation Outlook<\/em> readers on its work to advance and expand the commercial and industrial insulation industry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Support of Standards and Industry-Advancing Programs<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation Board of Directors met in July to review its organizational governance, projects, programs, and the overall financial health of the organization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation is seeing progress with the ongoing development of four mechanical insulation installation standards\/guidelines: Vapor Retarders\/Vapor Stops, Damaged Insulation, Pipe Supports, and Flanges. Working groups have been meeting regularly to develop drafts. By the end of 2026, drafts of each of these standards\/guidelines are scheduled to be completed for review by NIA\u2019s Technical Information Committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the Foundation is continuing the development of training to integrate into the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s (DOE\u2019s) industrial programs, including Treasure Hunts and In-Plant Training. Future activities with the DOE include reengaging with their Industrial Training and Assessment Centers to provide mechanical insulation training materials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the Foundation\u2019s financial support of educational content for the NIA Education Center continues. Topics include driver safety, insurance, and data centers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank You to the 2026 Contributors<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation’s work depends on the generous support of companies that share a commitment to advancing the mechanical insulation industry. All industry stakeholders are encouraged to consider contributing to sustain and expand vital educational and outreach initiatives.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 CONTRIBUTORS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founding Organization Contributor: National Insulation Association\u2014$50,000 <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gold Elite<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contribution of $15,000<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distribution International, Inc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johns Manville <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knauf Insulation, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owens Corning <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Contracting, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialty Products & Insulation 
 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contribution of $5,000<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aeroflex USA <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha Engineered Composites <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armacell <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bay Insulation Supply <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caldwell Insulation, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulation Contractors Association of New York City <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulation Materials Corporation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Contracting Group <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JT Thorpe <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamtec Corporation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silver<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contribution of $3,000<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midwest Insulation Contractors Association <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midwest Materials Company <\/p>\n\n\n\n

R.P.R. Products, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southeastern Insulation Contractors Association 
 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bronze<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contribution of $1,000<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alkegen <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coverflex Manufacturing, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Valley Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DKB, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geo. V. Hamilton, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat Frost and Thermal Insulation Education Fund <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Advanced Industrial, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Advanced Specialty, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Argus Contracting, LP <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Atlantic Contracting, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Cornerstone Services, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irex Energy Solutions, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kennedy Insulation Systems, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

K-FLEX USA, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirby-Cundiff Insulation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proto Corporation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western Insulation Contractors Association <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WICA Wisconsin Insulation Advancement Fund <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Legacy Circle Endowment Fund<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Legacy Circle Endowment Fund was created by the Foundation’s Board to give individuals in the industry a way to leave a personal legacy gift, distinct from the Foundation’s annual business contribution levels. The Foundation welcomed NIA Past President Rick Sutphin and his wife Jan as its newest Legacy Circle Endowment donors. To view the full list of donors, visit www.insulation.org\/foundation\/contribute\/endowment<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become a Foundation contributor and learn more about the Legacy Circle, please visit\u00a0www.insulation.org\/foundation\/contribute<\/a><\/em>, or email foundation@insulation.org<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Foundation is making progress on all fronts, including the development of mechanical insulation installation standards\/guidelines, work with the U.S. Department of Energy on industry training, and continued support for the NIA Education Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":[],"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[299,724,758],"class_list":["post-15299","articles","type-articles","status-publish","hentry","category-foundation","category-standards","category-october-2026"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUpdate on the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement - Insulation Outlook Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Update on the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Foundation is making progress on all fronts, including the development of mechanical insulation installation standards\/guidelines, work with the U.S. Department of Energy on industry training, and continued support for the NIA Education Center.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Insulation Outlook Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-11-03T14:18:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/IO261005_01.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1788\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1141\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/update-on-the-foundation-for-mechanical-insulation-education-training-and-industry-advancement-2\/\",\"name\":\"Update on the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement - 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