What Soprema USA does

Soprema USA (legal entity SOPREMA, Inc., headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio) is the U.S. operating subsidiary of France-based SOPREMA Group, a privately held, family-controlled building envelope manufacturer founded in 1908. The company designs, produces, and sells commercial roofing membranes (SBS- and APP-modified bitumen, PVC), foundation and below-grade waterproofing systems (bentonite, pre-applied blind-side membranes, liquid-applied PMMA), wall air barriers and rainscreens, insulation (SOPRA-XPS), and sustainable roofing systems (SOPRANATURE vegetative roofs, ECO3 smog-reducing granule technology co-developed with 3M). Manufacturing is conducted across six U.S. facilities in Ohio, Mississippi, Michigan, Missouri, Florida, and California, supported by a global network of 128 plants, 23 R&D centers, and 270 maintained patents.

The business model is industrial hardware sales: SOPREMA sells professional-grade building materials through a national network of building material distributors and directly to trained contractors via field technical sales representatives, with quote-based project pricing rather than disclosed list pricing. Revenue is generated across market segments including commercial roofing, foundation waterproofing, wall protection, pedestrian and vehicular surfaces, civil engineering infrastructure, residential roofing (via the SOPREMA SELECT line), and sustainable/green building solutions. The company monetizes its R&D and certification moat (3,134 SBS-modified bitumen FM Approvals, ~50% of industry VSH-rated assemblies) through specification-driven demand from architects, engineers, and contractors, supplemented by AIA/IIBEC-accredited education and warranty programs. Five wholly-owned subsidiary brands — Chem Link, Performance Roof Systems (Derbigum), Tropical Roofing Products, FURBISH, and RESISTO — extend the product portfolio in sealants, APP-modified bitumen, coatings, green infrastructure, and residential products respectively.

The company's customer base is highly distributed across hundreds of distributors and contractors and multiple end-use verticals; named flagship enterprise projects such as the DFW International Airport Terminal F (85,000 sq ft ECO3 installation), Cleveland Museum of Art ($350M renovation), PGA of America headquarters (LEED Silver), and National Medal of Honor Museum function as references rather than concentrated accounts. Distribution relies on direct technical sales support, certified contractor networks, multi-channel digital content (website, Sop'Direct mobile app with 30-language translation, YouTube, newsletter, AIA/IIBEC courses), and major industry tradeshow participation (International Roofing Expo). The current strategic posture combines continued product innovation (SOPREMA SELECT, SOPRA-XPS, ECO3 variants), selective acquisitions, and a planned U.S. CEO transition in mid-2026.

Name

Soprema USA

Legal name

SOPREMA, Inc.

Website

https://soprema.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Soprema USA is the U.S. subsidiary of family-owned French building-envelope manufacturer SOPREMA Group, producing commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall, and civil engineering systems sold through distributors and trained contractors across six U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing and Waterproofing Materials

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modified Bitumen Roofing (IMADAFAG), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK), Exterior Painting & Surface Coatings (HSAPAKAF)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing membranes
• Modified bitumen waterproofing
• Building envelope systems
• Below-grade waterproofing
• SBS PVC roofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Roofing and Waterproofing Products: SOPREMA generates revenue through the sale of commercial roofing membranes (SBS-modified bitumen, APP-modified bitumen, PVC), waterproofing systems, wall protection products, and building envelope solutions to contractors, architects, and building owners.
2. Professional-grade Building Materials: SOPREMA SELECT line provides professional-grade limited liability warranty building materials including roofing membranes, underlayments, adhesives, sealants, and coatings to distributors, contractors, and installers.
3. Sustainable Solutions and Specialty Products: Revenue from green roofing systems (SOPRANATURE), ECO3 technology products, and specialty civil engineering waterproofing solutions for infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Soprema USA manufactures and sells commercial roofing membranes (SBS-modified bitumen, APP-modified bitumen, PVC), foundation and below-grade waterproofing systems, wall protection assemblies, civil engineering waterproofing products, and sustainable green roofing solutions. The company sells through a U.S. network of building material distributors, direct technical sales representatives, trained contractors, and subsidiary brands (Chem Link, FURBISH, Performance Roof Systems, RESISTO, Tropical Roofing Products). Products are specified by architects and installed by professional contractors on commercial, residential, infrastructure, and institutional buildings.

Product overview

SOPREMA offers a comprehensive line of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection, and civil engineering solutions combining superior products and systems with decades of proven performance. The product portfolio includes: (1) SOPRALENE SBS-modified bitumen membranes as the flagship product line for 50 years; (2) ECO3 technology with 3M smog-reducing granules for sustainable roofing; (3) SOPRANATURE vegetative roof systems including modular TOUNDRA BOX; (4) SOPRA-XPS extruded polystyrene insulation panels; (5) COLPHENE waterproofing membranes including BSW blind side and H versions; (6) SOPRACLAY bentonite waterproofing systems; (7) SOPRASEAL air barriers and rainscreen products; (8) SENTINEL PVC membranes; (9) ALSAN PMMA liquid applied products; (10) SOPREMA SELECT professional-grade building materials line including SBS/APP modified bitumen membranes and LASTOBOND underlayments; (11) Eterna-Sil silicone roof coatings; (12) MINI MACADEN automated welding equipment; and (13) comprehensive accessories including SOPRABOARD, SOPRASTOP, SOPRAFLASH, COLPLY adhesives, and flashing cements. The company also offers the Sop'Direct mobile app with 30-language translation capabilities for product documentation access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOPREMA SELECT: Professional-grade building materials product line including roofing membranes, underlayments, adhesives, and sealants for cost-conscious applications.
• SOPRANATURE
• ECO3
• SOPRA-XPS
• SOPRALENE
• ALSAN
• SENTINEL
• Sop'Direct
• SOPRASEAL
• COLPHENE BSW
• LASTOBOND
• SOPRACLAY
• MACADEN
• ETERNA-SIL

Products and services

• SOPRALENE SBS-Modified Bitumen Membrane Industry-leading SBS-modified bitumen roofing membrane providing elasticity, flexibility, toughness, and resistance to extreme temperature fluctuations for commercial roofing and waterproofing applications. Used by professional contractors and specifiers on commercial roofs.
• ECO3 Smog-Reducing Roofing Technology Roofing membrane incorporating 3M photocatalytic granules that absorb nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases and convert them into water-soluble ions washed away by rainwater, reducing ground-level air pollution on commercial low-slope roofs.
• SENTINEL PVC Roof Membranes High-performance thermoplastic PVC roof membranes and accessories for commercial roofing and waterproofing applications, introduced to the U.S. market for low-slope commercial roofs.
• ALSAN Liquid Applied Roofing and Waterproofing High-performance liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing products including ALSAN FLASHING (single-component bitumen-extended polyurethane) for penetration sealing, flashing, and maintenance applications.
• COLPHENE BSW Blind Side Waterproofing

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 3McoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019ECO3 smog-reducing granule technology is a unique collaborative effort between 3M and SOPREMA for low-slope roofing. The specialized photocatalyst coating on 3M granules absorbs nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases from the atmosphere, which are then cleaned and washed away by rainwater. Each 3,000 square feet of ECO3 membrane has approximate environmental effect of 18 trees.
• Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorysupportingTechnology or IntegrationIndependent validation of ECO3 smog-reducing technology performance through scientific research confirming photocatalytic effectiveness of the granule technology.
• FM GlobalcoreOthersFM Global provides loss prevention testing and certification for SOPREMA products. SOPREMA leads the industry with approximately 50% of RoofNav assemblies listed on FM Global and holds 3,134 SBS-modified bitumen, 195 APP-modified bitumen, and 132 PVC FM Approvals.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei Corporation: Mapei is a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry including waterproofing systems for below-grade and roof applications — broadly comparable to SOPREMA's Chem Link sealants and waterproofing offerings as part of a much wider product portfolio.
• Sika AG: Sika AG is a global specialty chemicals company offering roofing, waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and concrete protection solutions — overlapping with SOPREMA's ALSAN liquid-applied, COLPHENE, and sealant/adhesive lines as part of Sika's broader construction-chemistry portfolio.

Direct peers

• Tremco Incorporated: Tremco (a division of RPM International) provides commercial roofing, waterproofing, and air-barrier systems including fluid-applied and sheet membranes — directly comparable to SOPREMA's ALSAN liquid-applied waterproofing and SOPRASEAL air barrier products serving similar architectural and contractor segments.
• Henry Company: Henry Company is a manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing and waterproofing products including self-adhered membranes, coatings, and air barriers — competing directly with SOPREMA across multiple product categories with similar distributor-led go-to-market motion.
• Johns Manville: Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway) manufactures commercial roofing membranes (EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen), insulation, and wall systems — directly comparable to SOPREMA's six-sided building envelope offering with similar specification channels through architects and contractors.
• Firestone Building Products (Holcim): Firestone Building Products, now part of Holcim Solutions & Products, is a major manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and metal roofing systems — competing directly with SOPREMA's commercial roofing portfolio via overlapping distributor relationships and similar FM-approved low-slope membrane offerings.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle Construction Materials (a Carlisle Companies business) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply roofing membranes plus spray polyurethane foam — directly competing with SOPREMA's SENTINEL PVC and modified bitumen in commercial low-slope roofing with similar contractor and distributor channels.
• GAF: GAF (owned by Standard Industries) is North America's largest roofing manufacturer, offering asphalt shingles, TPO, and commercial roofing systems through a vast contractor and distributor network — competing head-on with SOPREMA in both residential (SOPREMA SELECT) and commercial roofing segments.
• Siplast: Siplast (part of the BMI Group / Standard Industries) specializes in modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes, SBS and APP systems, and lightweight insulating concrete — a direct competitor to SOPREMA's SOPRALENE product family with overlapping contractor and specification channels.

Emerging players

• ICP Group (Innovative Chemical Products): ICP Group is a specialty coatings and chemical manufacturer including roof coatings, sealants, and building envelope products through brands like APOC, Gardner-Gibson, and Uniflex — overlapping with SOPREMA's Eterna-Sil coatings and Chem Link sealant portfolio with a stronger focus on restoration and contractor-grade applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SopremaVideos
• Xx.com/sopremausa
• Facebookfacebook.com/SopremaUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soprema-inc

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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