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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.

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.