SOPREMA
Project profile: JACK Casino
By Emma Peterson. Furbish’s hydroponic living wall system brings cleaner air, calming energy and sustainable design to the heart of downtown Cleveland’s nightlife. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio, sits the JACK Casino. JACK Casino opened in 2012 and was Ohio’s first full-service casino. Located inside the historic ...
SOPREMA U.S. announces planned CEO transition
Under Tim Kersey, SOPREMA U.S. grew more than sixfold, completed four strategic acquisitions and advanced plans for new U.S.-based manufacturing facilities to support long-term growth and customer demand. SOPREMA U.S. announced a planned leadership transition effective July 1, marking the next chapter in the company’s continued growth and investment in the ...
Momentum builds as Roof Coatings Manufacturer Association (RCMA) advances innovation and leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Join RCMA this October in Atlanta for the 2026 Fall Meeting. At The Coffee Shops™, we are committed to sharing timely industry information while supporting the associations that move roofing forward. Organizations like the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) play a vital role in advancing education, advocacy and ...
Teaching the next generation of coatings installers
By Emma Peterson. Ryan Knippel shares insight into the roofing skill shortage, and the role training and education have in solving it. As one of SOPREMA’s business development managers, Ryan Knippel has a front-row seat to the how coatings are reshaping the modern roofing industry in everything from building ...
Get your tickets for ABAA’s conference
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re an attendee or an exhibitor, you don’t want to miss this premier air barrier event! The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) will be hosting their annual building enclosure conference and trade show this May! This two-day show (May 5-6, 2026) will be held ...
Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June. Roofing is the hidden hero in many people’s lives; roofs protect their homes, families, businesses and possessions from the elements. To raise awareness about the significance of roofing and the important work of professionals across the ...
Six sides, one company: SOPREMA’s commitment to the entire building envelope
By Emma Peterson. SOPREMA’s contractor‑driven development process leads to high‑performance solutions for roofing, waterproofing and beyond. In 1908, Charles Geisen founded Les Usines Alsaciennes d’Émulsions (Alsatian Emulsion Factory) in Strasbourg, France. The following year, his company produced the first waterproof roofing membrane, made out of fabric dipped in hot bitumen. ...
Integration to Innovation: The Future of Roof Coatings
In this CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ryan Knippel, a business development manager from SOPREMA, to explore how modern roof coatings are reshaping the roofing industry, from extending roof life and boosting energy efficiency to reducing costs and waste for building owners. Ryan will break down when coating restorations ...
Cuidándonos unos a otros
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. El primer evento de renovación de techo del Consejo de Central Oregon de National Women in Roofing regaló a un veterano local un techo nuevo. En su primer evento de reemplazo de techo, el Consejo de Central Oregon de National Women in Roofing ...
Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards highlights craftsmanship across North America
By The Coffee Shops™. ARMA recognized outstanding roofing projects that demonstrate the versatility and performance of asphalt systems. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is recognizing top-tier craftsmanship across the industry with the 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. The awards were presented during the 2026 International Roofing Expo in ...
