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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-15-003289
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20151008
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20151013
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20151013

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ROGERS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000084748
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821]
		IRS NUMBER:				060513860
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04347
		FILM NUMBER:		151156298

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 188
		STREET 2:		ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
		CITY:			ROGERS
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06263-0188
		BUSINESS PHONE:		860-779-5756

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
		CITY:			ROGERS
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06263
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 14pt"><b>FORM 8-K</b></font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>CURRENT
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      Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the</b></font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>
      Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></font><br><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Date
      of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):</font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><b>October
      8, 2015</b></font><br><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 14pt"><b>ROGERS
      CORPORATION</b></font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman"><br style="font-family: Times New Roman"></font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">(Exact
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            <b>One Technology Drive, P.O. Box 188, Rogers, Connecticut
            06263-0188</b>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><b>(860)
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            <b>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
            Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
            Arrangements of Certain Officers.</b>
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      &#160;(d) On October 8, 2015, the Board of Directors (the &#8220;Board&#8221;) of Rogers
      Corporation (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) voted to increase the size of the Board from
      eight to nine members and then appointed Keith L. Barnes to fill the
      vacancy created by the increase.&#160;&#160;Mr. Barnes will serve as a director
      until the next annual meeting of shareholders and thereafter until his
      successor is chosen and qualified.&#160;&#160;The Company&#8217;s compensatory
      arrangements for non-management directors are set forth in the Company&#8217;s
      Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S.
      Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2015.
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      Since 2011, Mr. Barnes has been Chairman and CEO of Barnes Capital
      Management, a family office investment company. From 2006 to 2010, he
      was the Chairman and CEO of Verigy Ltd., a provider of advanced
      semiconductor test solutions that was spun-off from Agilent in 2006.
      Prior to that, he had significant experience as chief executive officer
      and division president at a number of technology companies. He has also
      served as a director of other technology companies. Mr. Barnes currently
      serves on the boards of Mentor Graphics Corporation, Viavi Solutions
      Corporation and Knowles Corporation.
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      On October 8, 2015, the Company and Mr. Barnes entered into the
      Company&#8217;s standard form of Indemnification Agreement for Company
      directors, which provides for indemnification and advancement of
      expenses for certain liabilities that may arise by reason of Mr. Barnes&#8217;
      status or service as a Board member.&#160;&#160;The above description is qualified
      in its entirety by the terms of the Form of Indemnification Agreement
      (Director Form), a copy of which was previously filed as Exhibit 99.1 to
      the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 14, 2004,
      which is incorporated herein by reference.
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      The Company&#8217;s press release announcing the election of Mr. Barnes is
      furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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            Form of Indemnification Agreement (Director Form), previously
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            filed on December 14, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
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      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
      Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
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            <b>ROGERS CORPORATION</b>
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            /s/ Jay B. Knoll
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            Vice President and General Counsel
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Rogers
      Corporation Appoints Keith Barnes to its Board of Directors</b></font>
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      ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 13, 2015--Rogers Corporation
      (NYSE: ROG) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Keith
      L. Barnes to serve as a member of the Company&#8217;s Board.
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Barnes has served as Chairman and CEO of Barnes Capital Management,
      a family office investment company, since 2011. He is the former
      Chairman and CEO of Verigy Ltd., a provider of advanced semiconductor
      test solutions that had previously been part of Agilent Technologies.
      His background includes extensive experience in senior management roles
      at a variety of technology companies, as well as on corporate boards.
      Mr. Barnes currently serves on the boards of Mentor Graphics
      Corporation, Viavi Solutions Corporation and Knowles Corporation.
    </p>
    <p>
      &#8220;We are very pleased to welcome Keith to the Rogers Board of Directors,&#8221;
      said Bruce Hoechner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers
      Corporation. &#8220;His leadership roles in public technology
      companies,&#160;including global sales and manufacturing experience, make him
      an excellent addition to our board.&#8221;
    </p>
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      <u><b>About Rogers Corporation</b></u>
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    <p>
      Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials
      to power, protect, and connect our world. With more than 180 years of
      materials science experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions
      that enable clean energy, internet connectivity, safety and protection
      applications as well as other technologies where reliability is
      critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for
      energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative
      energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions for sealing, vibration management
      and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors,
      industrial equipment and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity
      Solutions for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar
      systems. Headquartered in Connecticut (USA), Rogers operates
      manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium,
      Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices
      worldwide. For more information, visit <u>www.rogerscorp.com</u>.
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      CONTACT:<br><u>Investor Relations Contact:</u><br>Rogers Corporation<br>William
      J Tryon, 860-779-4037<br>Director of Investor and Public Relations<br>Fax:
      860-779-5509<br><u>william.tryon@rogerscorp.com</u><br><u>www.rogerscorp.com</u>
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