IRE Awards Soprema for Membrane Welder

Contributed by BSM Staff

WADSWORTH, OH – The International Roofing Expo has named SOPREMA a winner of its Experts’ Choice innovative product award for the MINI MACADEN, an automated membrane welding solution.

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,” said Rich Russo, Show Director of the International Roofing Expo. “It’s important for the industry to honor the products and services that are pushing the limits in our market today. Congratulations to the 2026 award winners.”

SOPREMA’s 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.

For more, go to soprema.us.