Roppe Holding Company Joins the Vinyl Sustainability Council
Washington, D.C., July 1, 2025 – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce the Roppe Holding Company (RHC) as its newest member. RHC is a leading manufacturer of rubber and vinyl flooring products designed for commercial applications. RHC is based in Fostoria, Ohio, with over 750 employees in Ohio, Alabama, and Florida.
“We are excited to welcome Roppe Holding Group into the VSC,” said Jay Thomas, Executive Director of the VSC. “Their expertise on vinyl flooring and commitment to environmental stewardship will bolster the VSC’s efforts moving forward.”
“We look forward to engaging in open dialogue and advancing the continuous improvement of the vinyl industry,” said Jacob Gentillon, General Manager of Sustainability. “We aim to help shape an informed narrative about our progress and collaborate on viable end-of-life solutions for vinyl products with fellow VSC members.”
RHC is the third organization to join the VSC in 2025, following eight new members in 2024 and fifteen new members in 2023.
About the Vinyl Sustainability Council
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry’s contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl® verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com/.
About Roppe Holding Company
With headquarters in Fostoria, Ohio, Roppe Holding Company is committed to excellence, growth, and value-added synergies through the combined strengths of our subsidiaries. We are proud of the companies within our organization, whose names are widely recognized for quality, innovation, and leadership in the flooring industry.