Richmond-based polyurethane foam manufacturer Carpenter has signed an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based NCFI Polyurethanes’ Consumer Products division, the company announced Wednesday.

Firefighters sometimes use a special type of foam to put out fires caused by flammable liquids, like gases or solvents. But that foam contains “forever chemicals,” or PFAs.

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SPO 3-1 The student will be able to demonstrate utilizing hoselines and foam applicators, from memory, without assistance, to an accuracy of 70% and the instructor's satisfaction. 3-1-1 Identify the ...

Every firefighter knows when you put water on the fire, things are going to get better—usually. Water, as efficient as it is, obviously is not the perfect agent for all situations. For example, foam ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Memory foam and hybrid models are two of the most popular mattress types on the market. You might hear people rave about memory foam beds or gush about the supportive feel of a hybrid, but which one ...