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SOPREMA is an international manufacturer specializing in development and production of waterproofing products for the building and civil engineering sectors. SOPREMA, founded in 1908, has its headquarters in Strasbourg, France and operates in 80 countries.

Beginning operation in Canada in 1978, SOPREMA now employs more than 360 people in its four manufacturing facilities. Technical sales support is provided by 11 sales offices throughout Canada. SOPREMA’s North American Research and Development Centre with 12 chemists and technicians is located in Drummondville.

Sustainability

Manufacturers of products used by the building industry must assume responsibility for evaluating the impact of their products on the environment during the lifespan of a building (from manufacturing to construction, operation and demolition).

SOPREMA was one of the first roofing manufacturers to establish an Environmental Management Program, and the first modified bitumen manufacturer to be ISO 14001 certified for its environmental management practices. This applies to SOPREMA production facilities worldwide. The European research facilities are developing products made from renewable resources and recycled materials to reduce SOPREMA’s carbon footprint.

Innovation

A strategic development team of 20 experts in the fields of research, technical support and marketing works at the Research and Development Centre to provide innovative products characterized by improved durability and simplified installation. New composite products reduce the amount of labour required for installation of waterproofing and air/vapour barrier systems. Research is continually lowering the temperature at which cold weather adhesives and self-adhesive products can be installed to extend the working season.

Services provided

  • Roofing
  • SOPRANATURE: Green Roofing
  • SOPRASEAL: Air and Vapour Barriers
  • COLPHENE: Below Grade
  • ANTIROCK: Bridges
  • TRAFIK: Parking Decks
  • BGM: Geomembranes

Find more information at www.soprema.ca.

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BGM Geomembranes - a Division of Soprema

Industrially manufactured ENVIRONAP bituminous geomembranes from BGM provide optimum, long-lasting solutions for a wide range of civil engineering projects. Produced in an ISO 9001 certified and controlled plant, these durable geomembranes are ideal for multiple applications: environmental protection, waterproofing of hydraulic works and stabilization of transportation structures.

The flexibility, hardiness and durability of ENVIRONAP geomembranes grant them superb adaptability to many different types of terrain and differential settlements without the need for a protective cushion layer.

The durability, longevity and waterproofing properties of BGM ENVIRONAP are derived from the intrinsic qualities of the bitumen used in manufacturing the membrane. The installation work is carried out easily with BGM ENVIRONAP.


BGM ENVIRONAP
1, available in widths of 2 and 4 meters, are used in projects where there are moderate levels of mechanical constraints: for most applications.


BGM ENVIRONAP 2, available in widths of 2 and 4 meters, have the properties required to provide a high resistance to coarse subgrades. This variety of geomembranes will resist to perforation even with high level of mechanical constraints.

BGM’s record of success can also be attributed to our customer service department and team of specialists. From the conception of your project to its completion, anywhere in the world, a BGM Project Manager is available for assistance.

Benefits

  • Adaptability: 2 and 4 metre width membranes available
  • Capacity to support coverage such as fine-grained soils, asphalt and cement
  • Applicable in cold weather
  • Welds to concrete and other materials at penetration and detail areas
  • Significant surface mass, with added ability to be anchored transversally, to prevent uplift in extreme wind areas
  • Increased resistance to puncture and tears
  • Resistance against chemical products and biological agents
  • Protection against gas superior to that of all other geomembranes
  • Remarkable dimensional stability, flexibility and durability

Fine more information at www.soprema.ca/bgm.

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SOPREMA Pursues Its International Strategy by Opening New Sales Offices in Dubai and Melbourne
The North American subsidiary of the SOPREMA Group is pleased to announce the opening of new sales offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and in Melbourne, Australia. Already active in these thriving regions for some time now, SOPREMA management has decided to begin operations there permanently thanks to growing interest in its high quality waterproofing materials.   ID: 5423
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Soprema: New BGM Contact
Soprema, one of the world's largest manufacturers of waterproofing membranes (including bituminous geomembranes), has a new contact for its geomembrane technologies: Louis Brousseau. Brousseau is Soprema's International Business Development Manager. He can be reached at +1 819 478 8163, lbrousseau@soprema.ca. Learn more about the company on its profile page.   ID: 5274
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Soprema Announces North American Corporate Alignment
SOPREMA, the world's largest manufacturer of SBS (styrene butadiene styrene) modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing products, announces the alignment of its operations in Canada and USA. To increase productivity and service, this North American alignment will promote collaboration to strengthen synergy, implement a unified direction, maximize efficiency and deliver expanded support to its valued customers. SOPREMA operates sixteen manufacturing facilities throughout the world with exports to over 80 countries, and has grown annual sales in excess of $1.5 billion by producing millions of square meters of high quality building envelope materials each year.   ID: 5253
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BGM Durability for Multiple Applications
A variety of waterproofing work can be completed with the ENVIRONAP geomembranes: transportation structures, waterproofing and hydraulic works, environmental protection, etc. The quality of SBS modified bitumen used for the products fabrication offers great elasticity and an excellent resistance to aging. ENVIRONAP geomembranes are available in 2 and 4 meter widths. Learn more.   ID: 4705
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Louis  Brousseau
International Business Development Manager
Soprema
1688, Jean-Berchmans-Michaud
Drummondville , QC  J2C 8E9
Canada
Phone: +1 819 478 8163
lbrousseau@soprema.ca
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