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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-15-003501
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20151028
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20151028
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20151028

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:		151180506

	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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      AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b></font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><b>Washington,
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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
      REPORT</b></font><br><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>
      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
      28, 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
      name of Registrant as specified in Charter)</font><br><br>
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            <b>1-4347</b>
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            <b>One Technology Drive, P.O. Box 188, Rogers, Connecticut
            06263-0188</b>
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>(860)
      774-9605</b></font><font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><br style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"></font><font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">(Registrant&#8217;s
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Check the
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      <b>Item 5.02&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election
      of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
      of Certain Officers</b>
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      <b>(b)</b>
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      On October 28, 2015, David Mathieson, Vice President of Finance and
      Chief Financial Officer of Rogers Corporation (the &#8220;Company&#8221;), informed
      the Company of his decision to retire as of December 31, 2015.&#160;&#160;
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      On October 28, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr.
      Mathieson&#8217;s retirement.&#160;&#160;A copy of the press release is furnished
      herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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      <b>Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b>
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      (d)&#160;&#160;Exhibits
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          &#160;
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          99.1
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          Press release, dated October 28, 2015, issued by Rogers Corporation.
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURES</b></font><br>
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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
      undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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            <b>ROGERS CORPORATION</b>
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          By:
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            &#160;
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            Jay B. Knoll
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            Vice President &amp;&#160;General Counsel
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            Date: October 28, 2015
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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    <p style="text-align: center">
      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Rogers
      Corporation CFO David Mathieson Announces Plan to Retire at Year End</b></font>
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    <p>
      ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 28, 2015--Rogers Corporation
      (NYSE:ROG), a global leader in engineered materials solutions, announced
      today that Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, David
      Mathieson, is retiring effective December 31, 2015. The Company expects
      to announce Mathieson&#8217;s successor shortly.
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    <p>
      Bruce Hoechner, Rogers&#8217; President and Chief Executive Officer commented,
      &#8220;I want to thank David for his financial leadership during his service
      with Rogers. Since joining us out of early retirement in May 2014 he
      assisted us at a critical point during our successful acquisition of
      Arlon, helped us restructure our debt, raised our visibility in the
      capital markets and further developed our global finance organizational
      capabilities. We wish him all the best as he returns to his retirement.&#8221;
    </p>
    <p>
      <u><b>About Rogers Corporation</b></u>
    </p>
    <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>.
    </p>
    <p>
      CONTACT:<br><i><b>Investor Contact:</b></i><br>Rogers Corporation<br>William
      J. Tryon, 860-779-4037<br>Director, Investor and Public Relations<br>Fax:
      860-779-5509<br><u>william.tryon@rogerscorp.com</u>
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