1. SOPREMA Welcomes You

2. SOPREMA History

3. SOPREMA History Charles Geisen began SOPREMA in 1908
A leader and pioneer in the industry
Developed one of the first waterproofing membranes in modern history by dipping jute cloth into hot bitumen with cloth acting as reinforcement
“Alsatian Emulsion Factory” was the forerunner of SOPREMA

4. SOPREMA History Why Mammouth?
Researchers in Siberia found the remains of a woolly mammoth
In 1909, the Mammouth membrane was born
Today, it carries a different meaning for SOPREMA as a company

5. SOPREMA History New leadership
In 1939, Pierre Geisen, Charles’ son, assumes leadership of the company
Pierre developed ideas such as covering a membrane with a thin layer of metal to protect and extend its life

6. SOPREMA History 1975 1978 SOPREMA develops SOPRALENE® line of products
First SBS products reinforced with a polyester fabric
1978
SOPREMA comes to North America

7. SOPREMA History SOPREMA today….. Over 5,600 employees worldwide
40 manufacturing plants across the globe
Supplying products in over 90 countries
Refer to for most current information

8. SOPREMA History Company Timeline 1908 – Company founded
1975 – SOPRALENE introduced
1978 – Canadian operations begin
1984 – Drummondville, Quebec manufacturing
1985 – United States operations begin

9. SOPREMA History Company Timeline
1992 – Pierre-Etienne Bindschedler, Pierre Geisen’s grandson, assumes control of SOPREMA, becoming only the 3rd CEO in company history
1993 – Wadsworth, Ohio manufacturing
1999 – Chilliwack, British Columbia manufacturing
2007 – Gulfport, Mississippi manufacturing

10. SOPREMA Today

11. SOPREMA Today First and foremost, SOPREMA is a family owned business
Annual worldwide sales > $2B
Dedicated to the future of SBS-modified bitumen
Millions reinvested back into company each year
R&D and system engineering
Codes compliance and approvals testing
Manufacturing and QC technologies
Organic and acquisition growth

12. SOPREMA Today SOPREMA Research and Development
More than 50 R&D personnel worldwide
14 in Canada
4 in the United States
Personnel number excludes: QC
Codes and testing
Technical support

13. SOPREMA Today Operating with core values of: Integrity Respect
Commitment to excellence
A focus on sustainable development

14. SOPREMA Today Global leader in the manufacture of: Roofing
Waterproofing
Wall systems
Civil engineering

15. SOPREMA USA Since 2012 New management team in place
General and Sales management
Factories in OH and MS
Plant managers
QC managers
Technical leadership
R&D
Technical Services
Customer Service Team
Marketing Team

16. SOPREMA Personnel Tim Kersey VP / GM (2012)
Over 30 years experience in the roofing industry
Technical Development Manager Siplast ( )
Active with ARMA BOD, NRCA, RCI, FM Advisory Council, ASTM
Author of numerous publications covering SBS modified bitumen and PMMA liquid technology
B.S. Chemistry

17. SOPREMA Personnel Husnu Kalkanoglu Technical Director
Over 30 years experience in the roofing industry
M.S. Chemical Engineering
Vice President R&D for CertainTeed (27 years)
Inventor or co-inventor on 84 US patents

18. SOPREMA Personnel Curt Liscum Technical Services Manager
33 years experience in the roofing industry
Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Senior consultant and partner with Benchmark Consultants ( )
Was inside resource for code, green, FM Global and LEED requirements
RRC and RRO

19. SOPREMA Personnel Darren Perry Inside Technical Manager
27 years experience in the roofing industry
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Vice President REI Engineers ( )
Loss prevention specialist for FM Engineering ( )
P.E. and RRC

20. SOPREMA USA Since 2012
Regional office opened in Pompano Beach, FL 2013
Regional offices expanded 2013
Newark, NJ
Lakeland, FL
New training center at factory in Gulfport, MS 2015
Office and laboratory renovations
Numerous factory investments
New contractor training program 2015
New Web site 2015

21. SOPREMA Product Platforms

22. Roofing Sopralene/Elastophene SopraSmart Boards Alsan RS Sentinel
SBS-modified bitumen membranes
SopraSmart Boards
Laminated insulation + SBS-modified bitumen membrane
Alsan RS
PMMA/PMA liquid applied membranes
Sentinel
PVC membranes
R Nova Plus
PUR modified acrylic roof coating

23. Roofing Accessories SopraVap’r vapor retarder Insulation
Sopraboard asphaltic cover board
Sopra Iso polyiso
Gypsum panels
Stone wool
DUOTACK Adhesive
Adhesives, mastics, primers, sealants
Mechanical fasteners
Application tools

24. Waterproofing Above and below grade Colphene Alan RS Colphene H
SBS-modified bitumen membranes
Alan RS
PMMA/PMA liquid applied membranes
Colphene H
Hot rubberized asphalt

25. Wall Systems Permeable air and vapor barriers
Synthetic breathable self-adhesive membranes
Liquid applied breathable membranes
Non-permeable air and vapor barriers
Self-adhesive bituminous membranes
Liquid applied membranes
Laminated boards: insulation + vapor barrier
Accessories for insulated wall assemblies

26. Civil Engineering SBS-modified bitumen membranes Synthetic membranes
Hot rubberized asphalt

27. Sustainable Products Sopranature vegetative roof systems
SBS-modified bitumen membranes
Synthetic membranes
Hot rubberized asphalt
Zero VOC adhesives
Decades of durability with multi-ply SBS-MB
NEO – revolutionary modified bitumen

28. Cool Roof Options Soprastar SBS membrane
Sopralene/Elastophene SG SBS membranes
Alsan RS PMMA/PMA liquid applied membranes
Sentinel PVC membranes
R Nova Plus roof coating: PUR modified acrylic

29. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?

30. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Superior waterproof protection
Prefabricated waterproof sheet materials
Redundant protection
In the field of the roof
At critical areas, i.e., flashings and transitions
Membrane is typically > 200 mils thick
Tough, puncture resistant membrane
Less than 2 lb/ft2

31. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Multi-layer protection and versatility
SBS-modified bitumen may be used in:
Multiply SBS membranes with factory surfacing
Hybrid SBS base ply + PMMA/PMA liquid applied membrane
Hybrid SBS base ply + PVC cap sheet
Hybrid traditional BUR surfaced with an SBS cap sheet
Multiply SBS membranes with field applied roof coating

32. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Numerous Application Methods
Heat welded
Cold applied, adhesives
Self-adhesive
Mechanically fastened
Hot asphalt

33. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Contractor and occupant safe
This is not your father’s SBS-modified bitumen
No kettles
No flames
No solvents
Limited construction disruption / delay

34. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Environmentally friendly
Universally VOC-compliant adhesives / primers
Solvent-free adhesives
Self-adhesive membranes
Mechanically fastened systems

35. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Energy efficiency
Highly reflective mineral granules
Low dirt pick-up white laminated surfacing
Metal foil surfacing
Reflective roof coatings
Hybrid SBS base ply + white PVC cap

36. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Ease of maintenance
Adhered systems limit moisture migration in the event of a breach
Easily repaired with like materials
At any “age”
Tough and trafficable for industrial applications

37. Why SBS-modified Bitumen?
Sustainable
Garden roof systems
New generation bio-based materials (NEO)
Performance history since early 1970’s
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) from Bitumen Waterproofing Association (BWA)
Reports a 90 year service life for SBS modified bitumen* *includes two overlays without tear-off

38. Contractor Training Program

39. Contractor Training Program
Demonstrations
Technical Services
> 300 in 2014
Product introduction
Training
Installation practices
Applicators
Skill
Applicator practices training

40. Contractor Training Program
Benefits to the Contractor
Better understanding of systems
Increased productivity
Reduced call-backs
Elite level in Contractor Rewards Program eligibility
Part of the Team

41. Contractor Training Program
Benefits to the Specifier / Owner
Part of the Team
Better system application
Less field QC
Better roof
Peace of mind

42. Contractor Training Program
Benefits to SOPREMA
Part of the Team
Better understanding of installation practices
Reduced warranty claims

43. Contractor Training Program
SOPREMA Training Centers
Wadsworth
Gulfport
Pompano Beach
Lakeland
Newark
Offsite training
Contractors yard
Distributors yard

44. Contractor Training Program
Roofing Courses
Roof Construction Science
SBS-modified Heat Welded Membrane Systems
SBS-modified Cold Adhesive Applied Membrane Systems
SBS-mechanically Fastened Membrane Systems
Liquid Applied Flashings
PVC Adhered Membrane Roof Systems
PVC Mechanically Fastened Membrane Roof Systems
PMMA / PMA Liquid Applied Roof Systems

45. Contractor Training Program
Course Outline
Short presentation of the topic
Hands-on workshop
Brief multiple choice quiz
Practical evaluation
Recognition card

46. Contractor Training Program
Offsite Logistics
Equipment and materials list will be provided
Training decks built at location

47. Contractor Training Program
Fees at Training Centers
$150 per person per course
Provided by SOPREMA
Instructors
Demonstration decks
Materials and equipment
Course handouts
Lunch
Course certification card
Provided by Contractor
Transportation to and from Training Center
Lodging and meals
 $100 per person per course will be credit on next material order

48. Contractor Training Program
Fees at off-site locations
Fee: $25 per person per course
Provided by SOPREMA
Instructors
Course handouts
Lunch
Course certification card
Provided by Contractor
Material
Equipment
Construction of demonstration decks

49. Contractor Training Program
Available Information
Course brochure
Sign-up form

50. Questions?

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