It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of NIA Past President Wayne W. Killion, Jr. on Dec. 12, 2022. He served as NIA President from 2007 to 2008. His distinguished career in the insulation industry began in 2001 when he joined his father’s business, Shook & Fletcher Insulation Company. Wayne became President and Chief Executive Officer of Shook & Fletcher and continued his father’s legacy. Wayne Killion, Jr. will be honored by NIA at our upcoming Annual Convention, March 15–17, 2023, in Maui, Hawaii.

Before we say farewell to 2022, take a moment now to invest in your business and yourself by registering to attend NIA’s 67th Annual Convention, March 15–17, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.

The hotel and Convention registration deadlines will come up fast in February—the hotel deadline is Feb. 8, and the early-bird Convention and golf tournament deadline is Feb. 13—so we encourage you to book by the end of the year to maximize savings and time to plan your trip with these helpful links:

Editorial Change for February Insulation Outlook

Attention Associates: Did you miss out on participating in the October issue of Insulation Outlook magazine? Don't miss February.

All Associate members can participate for free in a similar issue by emailing editor@insulation.org and expressing interest. To avoid bias, NIA does not reach out to individual companies.

Email editor@insulation.org or ads@insulation.org.

View the 2023 Media Planner here.

Please email training@insulation.org or visit www.insulation.org/training-tools to learn more about each course. Registration will be open soon!

NIA joined a group of insulation associations in a letter to the U.S. EPA regarding the program design of the GHG Reduction Fund. Read the letter here. In addition, NIA joined the National Association of Wholesalers and more than 30 organizations in a letter to support H.R. 9092, the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, related to the $80 billion in IRS funding to hire 87,000 new agents. The bill would rescind enforcement and operations support funding, while leaving in place funding for taxpayer services and business systems modernization.

This classic NIA reference tool has gotten a complete update! Known throughout the industry for providing the data needed for almost every type of mechanical insulation estimate, this 215-page spiral-bound handbook contains valuable technical information for estimating insulation, as well as formulas and conversions, information on insulation accessories, and technical variables of an insulation project. The handbook is now also available in digital format!