SOPREMA named a 2026 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Awards winner by the International Roofing Expo

MINI MACADEN® was recognized in the Tools, Equipment and Machinery category.

SOPREMA U.S. is proud to announce that the MINI MACADEN®, an innovative automated membrane‑welding solution, has been named an Experts’ Choice winner in the International Roofing Expo’s Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program.

The annual awards program celebrates the most innovative solutions in roofing and exteriors across multiple categories. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts who evaluate each entry based on its ability to improve performance, enhance safety, boost productivity, elevate user experience or introduce a new standard to the market.

SOPREMA’s MINI MACADEN earned recognition for its compact design, safe, high production‑level welding capability and ability to deliver consistent, void-free installations across a wide range of SBS‑modified and APP-modified bitumen roofing applications. Engineered to improve both jobsite efficiency and weld reliability, the MINI MACADEN provides roofing professionals with the ultimate quality control, improved ergonomics and reduced installation time compared to manual flame-welded methods.

“The MINI MACADEN reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that strengthen long-term roofing system performance while improving safety, consistency and productivity for contractors,” said Greg Williams, national sales manager for commercial roofing. “We are honored to be recognized by the International Roofing Expo as an Experts’ Choice winner.”

"We would like to thank all the companies that participated in our inaugural Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program this year, and to those that voted. It’s important for the industry to honor the products and services that are pushing the limits in our market today,” said Rich Russo, show director for the International Roofing Expo. “Congratulations to the 2026 award winners!”  

About SOPREMA

SOPREMA delivers high-performance solutions for roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, sustainability and product excellence. The comprehensive building envelope portfolio includes SBS and APP-modified bitumen, PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes, synthetic PVC membranes, STPE and PU sealants and adhesives, air and vapor barriers, below-grade waterproofing, vegetative roofing and indoor BioWall solutions, silicone and acrylic roof coatings, and accessories. With a legacy of proven performance, SOPREMA sets the standard for durability and reliability in the building industry.