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The growing world of green roofs
By Emma Peterson. Bringing vegetation onto a roof offers a variety of benefits, including extended membrane life. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to host Angie Durhman and John Parker for an episode of CoatingsTalk all about green roofs. Angie, who has over 25 years of experience in the green roof ...
Welcome to Sop'Direct Access Multilingual Product Information
SOPREMA U.S., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce the latest enhancement to its mobile app—a powerful new translation tool designed to make information more accessible to a diverse workforce. The app, originally launched earlier this year, enables users to navigate the full ...
Product announcement: Introducing two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope solutions: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV Sopraseal Stick VP-UV & Rainscreen
Introducing two cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance building envelope durability, boost installation efficiency and deliver top-tier protection. We are pleased to introduce two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope portfolio: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV. These complementary solutions deliver superior protection and installation efficiency. Sopraseal Rainscreen Wall drainage and drying layer Key benefits: 1 ...
Ready, set, compete!
By Lauren White. The 2025 Building Envelope Olympics showcases sportsmanship and skills. Professionalism. Precision. Pride. All things that come to mind when thinking about Olympians, which we’ll see soon for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The same is true for the more than 100 competitors who convened in Scottsdale, ...
Spotlighting resilience and collaboration at IIBEC 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Building-envelope leader kicks off event with focus on durability, partnerships and forward-thinking solutions. At the kickoff of International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2025, SOPREMA took the stage to send a clear message: modern roofing isn’t just about the materials, it’s about systems, solutions and working smarter together. ...
SOPREMA US celebrates expansion and rebranding of Schoolcraft facility
Multimillion-dollar investment signals growth, sustainability and the evolution of the SOPREMA brand. SOPREMA US is proud to announce the expansion and rebranding of its Schoolcraft facility, formerly known as Chem Link. A ribbon-cutting and celebration event will be held on Wednesday, June 25, to mark the official transition to SOPREMA Schoolcraft, ...
Green Roofs, Real Results - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Angie Durhman, technical sales support representative and John Parker, architectural sales representative from SOPREMA . You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: My name is Heidi Ellsworth and this is Coatings ...
Roofing innovation on display
By Jesse Sanchez. A new booth, a breakthrough machine and a reminder that precision and efficiency still drive the roofing industry forward. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, SOPREMA didn’t just show up — they redefined what a modern trade show experience can look like. Ryan Knippel, South Central regional sales ...
Efficiency, legacy and the people powering it all
By Jesse Sanchez. Turning heads at this year’s expo with real solutions and a clear vision for the industry's future, this company is leaving their mark. SOPREMA closed out the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) on a high note and their presence left a lasting impression. Between cutting-edge equipment and a company ...
Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth! This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
