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From Lunch and Learn to Building Brilliance in Kentucky

Hoover recognizes the vital role of ongoing education for building code officials, who must continuously update their knowledge to maintain their licenses. Building strong relationships with regional organizations has been a priority for Hoover. Most recently, Jim Gogolski, Hoover’s Architectural + Code Specialist, presented his

Hoover Experts Present at Indiana Code Education Conference

Last week, Hoover’s Jim Gogolski and Christopher Athari took the stage at the Indiana Code Education Conference to share their expertise in building code and fire prevention. Jim and Christopher, have dedicated much of their careers to educating industry professionals and code officials. Their six-hour

Discover the Benefits of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) 

Are you a building material dealer looking for a high-margin product with less competition? Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is gaining popularity among professionals seeking reliable, cost-effective solutions for building code compliance.   Our latest white paper, “Selling FRTW” by Dr. Dave Bueche, Hoover’s Director of Fire

Enhancing Fire Safety with Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW)

With the rise of devastating fires across the country, especially in residential buildings where many families live, the importance of fire protection cannot be overstated. Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) presents a highly effective solution to mitigate fire spread, earning support from building owners, managers, designers, fire

Celebrating Safety Excellence: 2023 Hoover Safety Award Winners

At Hoover, our mission is clear: to make people and their environments—where they live, work, and play—safer. By promoting the use of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) products, Hoover is redefining the conversation around fire safety, life safety, and innovation in construction. However, this mission starts with

Celebrating National Safety Month: Our Commitment to Safety

June is National Safety Month, as declared by the National Safety Council, and it’s an ideal time to celebrate our dedication to ensuring a safe workplace. Safety is not just a priority; it’s ingrained in Hoover’s company culture because we genuinely value the well-being of

“In a landscape where fire hazards persist as a formidable challenge, PyroGuard™ stands as a beacon of safety, offering tested and certified solutions to safeguard lives and property against the ravages of fire,” said Bueche.

Treated Wood Leads the Way in New Advances in Fire Safety

  Fires pose a significant threat to both property and lives, with statistics showing alarming frequency and devastating consequences. In the United States alone, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recorded over 1.3 million fires in 2021, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries, and