Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2026 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) today announced the winners of its inaugural Best in EPDM Roofing 2026 Awards, recognizing nine standout EPDM roofing projects from across the United States. Launched in 2026, the Best in EPDM Roofing… Read More
Press Releases
EPDM Roofing Association Appoints Amrize R&D Leader Dev Barpanda as Board Chair
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dev Barpanda, vice president of research and development at Amrize Building Envelope, as Chair of the ERA Board of Directors. Barpanda succeeds Nick Parent, director of product management… Read More
New Survey and Research Confirm EPDM Roof Membranes Last At Least 38 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Media Contact: Natalie Judd, 203-605-9515, natalie [at] bigvoicecomm [dot] com New Survey and Research Confirm EPDM Roof Membranes Last At Least 38 Years 569 roofing professionals and four decades of laboratory testing validate exceptional durability of… Read More
EPDM Roofing Association Launches Inaugural Awards Program
EPDM Roofing Association Launches Inaugural Awards Program WASHINGTON, January 26, 2026 – The EPDM Roofing Association launched the inaugural EPDM Roofing Awards today, calling on roofers, building owners, designers, consultants, and contractors to showcase outstanding commercial EPDM roofing systems across… Read More
ERA Publishes Guide to Sustainable Roofing Systems
Report Details Impact of Roof Albedo on Urban Heat Islands and Energy Efficiency Washington, D.C., March 8, 2024 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is publishing “The View From the Roof: Building a Sustainable Future”, a comprehensive guide to… Read More
ERA Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary of Roofing Industry Leadership
ERA Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary of Roofing Industry Leadership Leadership Association to Expand Focus on Evidence-Based Sustainability Washington, DC, January 5, 2023 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of service to the roofing industry, building on… Read More
ERA Recommends Updated Approach to Mitigate Urban Heat Island Impact
For Immediate Release November 10, 2022 ERA Recommends Updated Approach to Mitigate Urban Heat Island Impact UHI Research, Literature Review Reveal Inconsistent Measurement Capabilities Washington, DC, November 10, 2022 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is recommending that Federal, state… Read More
ERA Publishes STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNICAL BULLETINS: Updates Address EPDM Single Ply Options, Repairability, and PV Systems
Washington, D.C. – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is offering three new technical bulletins, updated with state-of-the-art information about sustainable, long-lasting EPDM membranes. Each of these bulletins provides essential information detailing the selection, use and maintenance of EPDM as an essential… Read More
Industry Professionals Encouraged to Share Insights for Quarterly Market Index
Industry Professionals Encouraged to Share Insights for Quarterly Market Index Roofing Coalition Launches Large Scale Survey of Industry Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2021 A leading coalition of roofing associations is launching a second annual series of Quarterly Market Index… Read More
ERA Endorses Biden Increase of BRIC Funding Administration Action Doubles Mitigation Support to $1Billion
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the White House, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is indicating strong support for the Administration’s plan to immediately increase funding for FEMA mitigation initiatives. The proposed funding, to be distributed to state and… Read More