Party plans in place as Roppe hits the half-century mark
A celebration that began with a cake at the company's Surfaces exhibit will continue this month as Roppe commemorates its 50th anniversary in the flooring industry. The company said festivities will culminate this month with an event at its headquarters in Fostoria, Ohio, July 22.
Founded by Thony A. Roppe in 1955 as Roppe Rubber Corp., the company had only seven employees when it launched. True to its name, the company was focused solely on selling rubber products.