Kevin Thiessen’s Prairie Shield Coatings has built a thriving polyurea business in Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector. This member spotlight explores how CPCA certification and community connections transformed a painting contractor into a specialized polyurea company.
CPCA Publishes 2026 Canadian Polyurea Wage and Compensation Survey Results
CPCA’s 2026 wage survey from 89 member companies reveals entry-level polyurea technicians earning $24–$32/hour, rising to $38–$52/hour for senior certified applicators. Here are the key findings and what they mean for your business.
CPCA Webinar Recap: Hiring and Retaining Polyurea Technicians in a Competitive Labour Market
Sixty-three participants joined CPCA’s May national webinar on hiring and retaining polyurea technicians. The session covered talent sourcing, compensation strategy, and the onboarding practices that dramatically reduce first-year turnover.
How to Bid Polyurea Projects: A Practical Guide for Canadian Contractors
A comprehensive guide to bidding polyurea coating projects in Canada — covering cost estimation, coverage rates, specification analysis, and how to win against cheaper alternatives.
Polyurea Applications in Canada’s Mining Sector: Corrosion, Containment, and Custom Solutions
How polyurea is transforming corrosion protection, secondary containment, and equipment protection in Canada’s mining industry — with applications from oil sands to remote gold mines.