SOPREMA Acquires US Division of DERBIGUM

Kansas City-based DERBIGUM Americas has been acquired by Ohio-based SOPREMA, the companies announced this week.  DERBIGUM Americas is the United States division of DERBIGUM, a Belgian company. The Kansas City operation was started in 1989 originally under the name of Imperbel. They manufacture roofing adhesives, mastics and primers.

SOPREMA is a manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering waterproofing solutions.

“We are pleased to welcome DERBIGUM Americas into our company, furthering our dedication to being an industry leader in engineered roofing solutions and strengthening our product offering by having local APP-modified bitumen production in the U.S.,” said Tim Kersey, vice president and general manager, SOPREMA. “Derbigum is a well-recognized and long-respected name brand, and we see immediate synergies between the two companies’ people and portfolios.”

DERBIGUM Americas will now operate as a subsidiary of SOPREMA, their leadership team will remain involved and business will not be interrupted during the transition.