Tropical Roofing Products

What Tropical Roofing Products does

Tropical Roofing Products was a U.S.-based manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building-envelope materials founded in 1952 and headquartered in Hallandale, Florida. Its product portfolio centered on SBS-modified bitumen membranes, polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes, synthetic PVC single-ply membranes, insulation, roof coatings, and accessories designed to repair, restore, and maintain roofing systems. Underlying technology included the ECO3 sustainability platform and SOPRANATURE green roofing systems, backed by LEED, Green Guard Gold, Health Product Declaration, and Environmental Product Declaration documentation used to support specification in commercial projects.

The company served commercial roofing as its primary use case, with additional lines in residential roofing, foundation waterproofing, walls and air barriers, balconies and pedestrian surfaces, parking decks, and civil engineering waterproofing (tunnels, bridges, infrastructure). Distribution was conducted through direct-to-customer channels: a dedicated SOPREMA Customer Portal for order tracking, invoicing, and wish lists, plus a "Contact an Expert" consultative sales channel targeting contractors and building professionals. Pricing was quote-based rather than list-published, consistent with project-driven commercial specification sales. Marketing emphasized specification influence via AIA/IIBEC continuing-education courses, the SOPREMA Education and Training (SET) contractor training program, the SopremaVideos YouTube channel, and a learning center covering project profiles and technical resources.

Tropical Roofing Products has been fully acquired and integrated into SOPREMA's U.S. organization; it no longer operates as an independent brand and now functions as a product line (notably the coatings and roof maintenance line) within SOPREMA's broader roofing and building-envelope portfolio. SOPREMA is the parent, operating as a strategic acquirer rather than a financial sponsor. As a result of the integration, independent operating, financial, and growth metrics for Tropical Roofing Products are no longer separately reported.

Name

Tropical Roofing Products

Website

https://tropicalroofingproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tropical Roofing Products is a U.S. manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building-envelope materials, now fully integrated into SOPREMA. It serves commercial, residential, foundation, and civil engineering markets with SBS, PMMA/PMA, PVC membranes, coatings, and accessories via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Materials

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Coatings & Liquid-Applied Roofing (IMADAFAK), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF), Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN), Roof Coatings & Elastomeric Coatings (IMADAKAF)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing materials
• Waterproofing membranes
• Roof repair coatings
• SBS modified bitumen
• Foundation waterproofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallandale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tropical Roofing Products manufactured roofing materials used to repair, restore, and maintain roofing systems. Its product lines — now marketed under the SOPREMA brand — include SBS-modified bitumen membranes, polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes, synthetic single-ply PVC membranes, insulation boards, rubberized flashing cements, roof coatings, accessories (including the award-winning Mini Macaden), and green roofing systems built on the ECO3 sustainability platform. These products target commercial and residential roofing contractors, foundation waterproofing projects, and civil engineering applications such as tunnels and bridges.

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 solutions include industry-leading SBS-modified bitumen membranes, polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes, and synthetic single-ply PVC membranes. The product portfolio spans multiple market segments including Roofing (SBS-Modified Bitumen, Liquid Applied Materials, PVC, Insulation, Roof Coatings, Accessories), Protected Membranes, Foundation Waterproofing, Walls (Air Barriers, Insulation, Accessories), Balconies & Pedestrian Surfaces, Parking Decks & Vehicular Surfaces, Sustainable Solutions (Green Roofing/SOPRANATURE, Rolled Goods, Modular System, Water Retention), Civil Engineering Waterproofing, Indoor Applications (Soundproofing), Residential Roofing, Equipment and Services, and Retail (Adhesives, Tapes & Patches, Sealants). Tropical Roofing Products has been integrated into the SOPREMA brand, bringing coatings and roof maintenance products under the SOPREMA umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECO3 Technology A sustainability technology platform featured across SOPREMA's commercial roofing and waterproofing product line as part of the company's environmental product offerings.
• SOPRASMART Board Flam A 2-in-1 insulation board product used in commercial roofing applications to combine cover board and insulation functions for roof assemblies.
• Lastobond Reinforced HT A reinforced SBS-modified bitumen roofing membrane product designed for commercial roofing applications requiring durable, high-tensile waterproofing performance.
• Colphene LM Barr A liquid-applied waterproofing membrane in SOPREMA's Colphene line used for building envelope and below-grade protection, applied as a seamless coating.
• Mini Macaden A roofing accessory/installation equipment product, recognized with the 2026 Experts' Choice Innovative Product Awards for innovation in roofing installation.
• Colphene H A waterproofing membrane product engineered for foundation and below-grade applications as part of the Colphene foundation waterproofing line.
• 2100 Premium Rubberized Flashing Cement A premium rubberized flashing cement used for roof repair and maintenance applications, integrating the legacy Tropical Roofing Products repair product line under SOPREMA.
• SOPRANATURE Green Roofing System A sustainable green roofing system encompassing vegetation, rolled goods, modular components, and water retention solutions for sustainable building envelopes.
• SBS-Modified Bitumen Membranes (product line) Industry-leading styrene-butadiene-styrene modified bitumen membrane product line used across commercial roofing, protected membranes, foundation waterproofing, and civil engineering applications.
• PMMA/PMA Liquid-Applied Membranes (product line) Polymeric methyl methacrylate liquid-applied membrane product line delivering seamless waterproofing across roofing, balcony, parking deck, and civil engineering applications.
• PVC Single-Ply Membranes (product line) Synthetic single-ply PVC membrane product line used for commercial roofing and waterproofing assemblies, sold under the Roofing category.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carlisle Construction Materials: A leading US manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply roofing membranes plus insulation and accessories, directly competing with Tropical/SOPREMA in commercial roofing systems.
• Firestone Building Products: Manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and metal roofing systems with a strong commercial contractor channel, competing head-to-head with Tropical/SOPREMA in single-ply and modified bitumen membranes.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Specialty commercial roofing manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply systems, competing in the same contractor-driven specification channel as Tropical/SOPREMA.
• Tremco Roofing: Manufacturer and installer of commercial roofing systems, coatings, and building envelope solutions, with overlapping PMMA liquid-applied and modified bitumen offerings.
• Mule-Hide Products: US manufacturer of TPO, EPDM, PVC, and modified bitumen roofing systems, targeting the same low-slope commercial roofing contractor base.
• Henry Company: Manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing systems, coatings, and waterproofing products, with direct overlap in liquid-applied membranes and roof coatings.

Broad incumbents

• GAF: North America's largest roofing manufacturer, offering asphalt shingles, TPO, PVC, and commercial roofing systems; overlaps directly with Tropical/SOPREMA's SBS and single-ply portfolios at broader scale.
• Johns Manville: A Berkshire Hathaway-owned building products manufacturer producing commercial roofing membranes, insulation, and waterproofing products, directly comparable across SBS and single-ply categories.
• Sika Sarnafil: Global building chemicals player with PVC and liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing membranes, comparable to Tropical/SOPREMA in single-ply and waterproofing chemistry.
• IKO: International manufacturer of roofing shingles, modified bitumen, and waterproofing membranes, with overlapping product categories and a North American distribution footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SopremaVideos

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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