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RISE Center

Research, Innovate, Support, and Evolve

Leaders in research and development

Female scientist performing research at Siplast’s RISE Center

World-Class Research Facility

The RISE Center is also a place for education. Visitors to the RISE Center get hands-on experience with Siplast products, attend accredited technical presentations, and interact with subject matter experts and scientists at the forefront of roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure technology.
Siplast experts testing products at the RISE Center

RISE Product Testing Facility

In 2024, Siplast opened a second RISE Center, the RISE Product Testing Facility, in Gum Springs, Arkansas. This facility focuses on testing roofing and waterproofing products against storm conditions. It features advanced wind uplift testing equipment, a hail cannon, and other state-of-the-art testing equipment.
SBS roofing materials on flat roof Roofing contractors applying Siplast SBS roofing materials

Developer of SBS

Half a century ago, Siplast developed and introduced SBS-modified bitumen for roofing and waterproofing. Since then, our innovation milestones include depolluting roof membranes that help neutralize nitrogen oxides – irritating gases that are harmful to health - and the development of roofs equipped with RFID technology for advanced asset management.
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Working with you to create solutions for your needs

The work of the RISE Center – from innovation to education – provides a cornerstone of the Siplast promise to be with you every step of the way, providing solutions to your toughest roofing and waterproofing challenges. Visitors to the RISE Center receive more than just a plant tour. Participants are immersed in accredited technical information, hands-on demonstrations, and tours of our manufacturing facility and RISE Center's state-of-the-art laboratory. With hands on training and live demonstrations, it's an opportunity to become immersed in roofing science and gain valuable knowledge on Siplast systems.

Plant Tour & RISE Summit

Watch this video for a quick look at our RISE Summit, where you can participate in a Plant Tour that provides education, hands-on demonstrations, and tours of our manufacturing facility and RISE Center.

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With you every step of the way

Nighttime panoramic view of the Seattle skyline with the illuminated Space Needle prominently featured against a deep blue sky, surrounded by city lights and other skyscrapers. Siplast RISE lab technicians in blue coats and safety glasses conducting material testing on a black roofing sample in a modern laboratory setting, with scientific equipment in the background.

RISE Blog

The RISE Blog is the latest addition to Siplast’s research and education arm, providing technical content for design professionals, building owners, and contractors involved in complex challenges within the roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure industry.
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