OFFICER SPECIAL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Officer Special Severance Agreement (this “Agreement”), made effective on December 17, 2008 (the “Effective Date”), between Rogers Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, (herein referred to as the “Company”) and Jeffrey M. Grudzien (the “Officer”). The Company and the Officer are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and individually referred to as a “Party.”

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under circumstances described below to the Officer as one of the elected corporate officers who is responsible for the policy-making functions of the Company and the overall viability of the Company's business; and

WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that the possibility of a change in ownership and control of the Company is unsettling to the Officer and wishes to make arrangements at this time to ensure the Officer's continuing dedication to his or her duties to the Company and its shareholders notwithstanding the occurrence of any attempt by outside parties to gain control of the Company; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes it important, should the Company receive proposals from such outside parties, to enable the Officer, without being distracted by the uncertainties of the Officer's own employment situation, in addition to the Officer's regular duties, to participate in the assessment of such proposals and provision of advice to the Board as to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders and to take such other action as the Board determines to be appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the Board also wishes to demonstrate to the Officer that the Company is concerned for the Officer's welfare and intends to ensure that he or she as a loyal officer is treated fairly.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

benefits set forth below shall be subject to the Officer's timely execution of a release that is not revoked as provided in Paragraph 6 below and the Officer entering into the “Non-Compete Agreement” (as defined and provided in Paragraph 7 below).

To the extent the continuation of the Welfare Benefits under this Paragraph 4(d) is, or ever becomes, taxable to the Officer and to the extent the Welfare Benefits continue beyond the period in which the Officer would be entitled (or would, but for this Agreement, be entitled) to continuation coverage under a group health plan of the Company under COBRA if the Officer elected such coverage and paid the applicable premiums, the Company shall administer such continuation of coverage consistent with the following additional requirements as set forth in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv):

Equity Awards granted before January 1, 2009 that vest solely on the basis of continued employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall be accelerated in full by reason of a Change in Control, regardless of whether the Executive becomes eligible for severance benefits under this Section 4.

By accepting severance benefits under this Paragraph 4, the Officer waives the Officer's right, if any, to have any payment made under this Paragraph 4 taken into account to increase the benefits otherwise payable to, or on behalf of, the Officer under any employee benefit plan, policy or program, whether qualified or nonqualified, maintained by the Company (e.g., there will be no increase in the Officer's qualified pension benefit or life insurance because of severance benefits received hereunder).

performance is delivered to the Officer by the Board that specifically identifies the manner in which the Board believes that the Officer has not substantially performed the Officer's duties, (B) engaged in illegal conduct, an act of dishonesty or gross misconduct, or (C) willfully violated a material requirement of the Company's code of conduct or the Officer's fiduciary duty to the Company, including the covenant not to compete under Paragraph 7 below. No act or failure to act on the part of the Officer shall be considered “willful” unless it is done, or omitted to be done, by the Officer in bad faith and without reasonable belief that the Officer's action or omission was in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company or its subsidiaries. In order to terminate the Officer's employment for Cause, the Company shall be required to provide the Officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard (with counsel) before the Board, which shall include at least ten (10) business days of advance written notice to the Officer. Further, the Officer's attempt to secure employment with another employer that does not breach the non-competition covenants set forth in Paragraph 7 below shall not constitute an event of “Cause”.

In no event shall the Officer be entitled to terminate employment with the Company on account of “Constructive Termination” unless the Officer provides notice of the existence of the purported condition that constitutes “Constructive Termination” within a period not to exceed ninety (90) days of its initial existence, and the Company fails to cure such condition (if curable) within thirty (30) days after the receipt of such notice.

The Officer agrees that should all or any part or application of the Non-Compete Agreement be held or found invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action between the Officer and the Company (and/or its subsidiaries), the Company nevertheless shall be entitled to take the actions described in Paragraph 7(a), (b) and (c) above, if the Officer breaches or threatens to breach any of the obligations set forth in the Non-Compete Agreement. The provisions of this Paragraph 7 shall survive termination of this Agreement. The parties agrees that any prior written agreement, arrangement or understanding between the Officer and the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates relating to the Officer's post-employment obligations, including any covenant not to compete, shall not apply to any employment termination on and after a Change in Control, and the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates shall have no payment obligations under any such agreement, arrangement or understanding.

Separation from Service pay the Officer any earned but unpaid base salary and bonus, shall promptly pay the Officer for any earned but untaken vacation and shall promptly reimburse the Officer for any incurred but unreimbursed expenses which are otherwise reimbursable under the Company's expense reimbursement policy as in effect for senior executives immediately before the Officer's employment termination.

In the event of any merger, consolidation or sale of assets described above, nothing contained in this Agreement will detract from or otherwise limit the Officer's right to or privilege of participation in any restricted stock plan, bonus or incentive plan, stock option or purchase plan, profit sharing, pension, group insurance, hospitalization or other compensation or benefit plan or arrangement which may be or become applicable to officers of the corporation resulting from such merger or consolidation or the corporation acquiring such assets of the Company.

In the event of any merger, consolidation or sale of assets described above, references to the Company in this Agreement shall, unless the context suggests otherwise, be deemed to include the entity resulting from such merger or consolidation or the acquirer of such assets of the Company.

If to the Officer: at the address (or to the facsimile number) shown on the records of the Company.

Rogers, CT 06263

or to such other address as either Party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed by its officers thereto duly authorized, and the Officer has signed this Agreement.

This General Release and Settlement Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made as of the “Effective Date” (as defined in Section 6(f) below) by and between Jeffrey M. Grudzien (hereinafter “Grudzien”) and ROGERS CORPORATION (hereinafter “Rogers”). The purpose of this Agreement is to fully and finally dispose of all issues regarding Grudzien's employment and separation from employment with Rogers under the Officer Special Severance Agreement as described below.

1.The parties agree and acknowledge that there is good and sufficient consideration for the settlement of any and all issues between Grudzien and Rogers and for the mutual promises contained herein. Also, the parties agree and acknowledge that the terms of this Agreement are fair and equitable, reflecting both the corporate interests of Rogers and its recognition of Grudzien's years of valuable service.

2.Grudzien is voluntarily entering into this Agreement of his own free will and without influence by Rogers or any of its present or former officers, representatives, agents or employees. Grudzien was advised of his right to be represented by his own legal counsel regarding this matter. Grudzien understands that he may take as long as twenty-one (21) days to consider this Agreement before signing it. Grudzien's execution of this Agreement before the expiration of that period will constitute his representation and warranty that he has decided that he does not need any additional time to decide whether to execute it.

3.This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the parties. Its purpose is to resolve any and all disputes or potential disputes without any party incurring additional time and expense. All agree that full settlement would best serve all interests.

4.Grudzien represents and warrants that he has the authority to enter into this Agreement, and that he has not assigned any claims being released under this Agreement to any person or entity.

5.Neither the negotiation, undertaking or execution of this Agreement shall constitute an admission by Rogers of a violation of any federal or state constitution, statute or regulation, or common law right, whether in contact or in tort.

6.By accepting the terms of this Agreement, Grudzien, for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, releases and forever discharges the Released Parties of and from any and all liability in manner of suits, claims, charges or demands whatsoever, whether in law or in equity, under federal, state and municipal constitutions, statutes, charters, regulations and common law, including, but not limited to, the Family and Medical Leave Act under Federal and State laws, discrimination or retaliation claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq. (the “ADEA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq., the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46 (a) - 51 et seq., any and all claims for violation of any public policy having any bearing whatsoever on the terms or conditions of Grudzien's employment or cessation of employment by Rogers; all claims for relief or other benefits under any federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, regulation, rule of decision, or principle of common law, all claims that the Released Parties engaged in conduct prohibited on any basis under any federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, regulation, rule of decision, or principle of common law, and all claims against the Released Parties, whether in contract, expressed or implied, or in tort, including, but not limited to, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of contract - expressed or implied, defamation, slander, the tortious or wrongful discharge from employment, claims for outplacement services, the intentional or negligent infliction of emotional or mental distress, claims of inducement, promissory estoppel, collateral estoppel, fraud,

misrepresentation - negligent or intentional, and including any claims for attorneys' fees or costs. This is a good and final release of all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, and, by this Agreement, Grudzien releases the Released Parties from all claims that are known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, arising out of his employment and separation from employment with Rogers, except for claims for unemployment or workers' compensation, unpaid wages and retirement benefits (e.g., 401(k) and pension benefits).

The term “Released Parties” used immediately above means Rogers, all of its related companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, their successors and assigns, and all of its and their present, former and future officers, representatives, agents or employees.

Rogers, on behalf of itself and all of its related companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, their successors and assigns releases Grudzien, his heirs and assigns from any and all liability in manner of suits, claims, charges or demands whatsoever, whether in law or in equity, under federal, state and municipal constitutions, statutes, charters, regulations and common law with respect to all acts or omissions taken or not taken, as the case may be, by him in good faith in the reasonable belief such acts or omissions were in the best interest of Rogers and its shareholders.

Grudzien acknowledges that certain states provide that a general release of claims does not extend to claims which the person executing the release does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which, if known by him, may have materially affected his entering the release of claims. Being aware that such statutory protection may be available to him, Grudzien expressly, voluntarily and knowingly waives any arguable benefit or protection of any such statute in executing this Agreement, known or unknown.

Grudzien acknowledges and understands that the release of claims under the ADEA is subject to special waiver protections under 29 U.S.C. § 626(f). In accordance with that section, Grudzien specifically agrees that he is knowingly and voluntarily releasing and waiving any rights or claims of discrimination under the ADEA. In particular, he acknowledges that he understands the following:

(a)he is not waiving rights or claims for age discrimination under the ADEA that may arise after the date he signs this Agreement;

(b)he is waiving rights or claims for age discrimination under the ADEA in exchange for the consideration set forth in Section 12 of this Agreement, which is in addition to anything of value to which he is already entitled;

(c)he is hereby advised to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement;

(d)he has twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Agreement, which will expire at 11:59 p.m. and must be postmarked or received in person by DATE;

(e)he understands that for a period of seven (7) days after his execution of this Agreement, he may revoke this Agreement after execution by notifying Rogers in writing. Such writing must be received by Rogers by 11:59 p.m. on the seventh consecutive day after his execution of this Release of Claims at the following address:

(f)he understands that this Agreement will not become effective or enforceable unless and until he has not revoked it and the applicable revocation period set forth above has expired. The date on which the revocation period expires, if Grudzien does not first revoke it, is the Effective Date of this Agreement; and

(g)he understands that nothing in this Agreement restricts his right to challenge the validity of the General Release of ADEA claims, to file a charge with the EEOC or to participate or cooperate in EEOC investigations or proceedings.

7.Grudzien agrees that by this Agreement, he is expressly waiving his right to bring or pursue any judicial action, any administrative agency or action, any contractual action, any statutory action or procedure or any action which he could have brought with respect to any matter arising from his employment with Rogers and separation therefrom with Rogers, provided, however, that this Agreement shall not preclude Grudzien from seeking unemployment compensation or workers' compensation benefits, nor shall it constitute a waiver with respect to any claims he may have for retirement benefits (e.g., 401(k) and pension benefits). Grudzien also agrees that by entering into this Agreement, he is waiving any right he may have to seek or accept damages or relief of any kind with respect to the claims released by this Agreement or by reason of termination of his employment.

8.Grudzien agrees to abide in full with the terms of his Officer Special Severance Agreement with Rogers, dated (________), which is specifically incorporated herein as terms of this Agreement.

9.Grudzien agrees to return promptly all Rogers' property in his possession including, but not limited to, credit cards, keys, company files and internal documents, and any office/computer equipment which has been available for his personal use.

10.This Agreement may be used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding in which any of the parties allege a breach of this Agreement.

11.Grudzien understands that regardless of whether or not he enters into this Agreement, he will be paid for all earned but unpaid wages as of his termination date and all accrued but unused vacation.

12.In consideration of entering into this Agreement, following the Effective Date, Rogers will provide the Severance Benefits as set forth in the Officer Special Severance Agreement.

13.Grudzien has carefully read this Agreement and fully understands its contents and significance, and he acknowledges that he has not relied upon any representation or statement, written or oral, not set forth in this document. He fully understands that this Agreement constitutes a waiver of all rights available under federal and state statutes, municipal charter and common law, with regard to any matter related to his employment with Rogers, and separation therefrom with Rogers.

14.Grudzien agrees not to disclose the contents of the provisions of this Agreement, its terms or conditions or the circumstances that resulted in or followed Grudzien's separation from employment, to any party, excluding immediate family, except as required by law or as is reasonably necessary for purposes of securing counsel from his attorney, accountant or financial adviser. Grudzien and Rogers both agree not to make any statement, publicly or privately, written or verbal, to any third parties which may disparage or injure the goodwill, reputation and business standing of you or the Company. In the event of any violation of this provision, and the Agreement, either party may seek all appropriate legal and equitable relief. Nothing in this Section 14 is intended to impose restrictions on either party beyond those that are permitted by law.

15.This Agreement represents the complete understanding of the parties and no other promises, or agreements, shall be binding or shall modify this Agreement, unless in writing, signed by these parties.

16.Grudzien agrees that the terms of this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

17.If any term or provision of this Agreement, or any application thereof to any circumstances, is declared invalid, in whole or in part, or otherwise unenforceable, such term or provision or application shall be deemed to have been modified to the minimum extent necessary for it to be enforceable, and shall not affect other terms or provisions or applications of this Agreement.

This Agreement is made on ___________________________________(date), by and between Rogers Corporation (referred to as “Rogers”) and me, __________________________________, an employee, on behalf of ourselves, our heirs, successors and assigns. As used hereinafter, “Rogers” means Rogers Corporation and all subsidiaries and other companies owned or controlled by it as well as any predecessor company, and any company or business acquired by Rogers. This Agreement replaces in its entirety without any action by Rogers or me any existing Agreement entered into by Rogers and me relating to the same subject matter.

Rogers requires that I complete and execute this Agreement. But for my execution of this Agreement, I would not be eligible for the provisions of my Officer Special Severance Agreement signed by me on ________________.

Accordingly, Rogers and I agree as follows: