RPM International

What RPM International does

RPM International Inc. is a multinational specialty coatings holding company founded in 1947 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, listed on the NYSE under ticker RPM with a market capitalization of approximately $13.94 billion as of April 2026. The company operates a decentralized portfolio of approximately 60+ wholly-owned subsidiary brands across three reportable segments: Construction Products Group (Tremco, Dryvit, Euclid Chemical, Flowcrete, Vandex, Nullifire, Nudura, Kalzip, Legend Brands); Performance Coatings Group (Carboline, Stonhard, TCI Powder Coatings, Mohawk); and Consumer Group (Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, Testors, DayGlo). End markets span commercial and residential construction, industrial protective coatings (oil & gas, marine, infrastructure), and DIY/professional consumer products.

The underlying technology base centers on specialty coating formulations including epoxy intumescent systems for passive fire protection, resinous flooring, waterproofing membranes, concrete admixtures, and exterior insulation finish systems. R&D is anchored by an Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina and a Resin Center of Excellence in Belgium that enables resin insourcing and supply chain resilience. A Product Stewardship Initiative targets elimination or mitigation of more than 20 chemical compounds from formulations globally by 2030, with a focus on bio-based materials.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical products via a multi-channel model: specialty distributors and direct sales teams serve construction professionals and industrial accounts, while major home improvement retailers, hardware stores, paint dealers, and e-commerce platforms distribute consumer brands. The company pursues an acquisition-driven growth strategy with 20+ deals completed since 2006 (including Kalzip in March 2026 and Star Brands in April 2026), complemented by MAP 3.0 margin acceleration program targeting $100 million in SG&A improvements by fiscal 2027 and the Greenbelt operational improvement program. The company has delivered 52 consecutive years of dividend increases and returned $3.9 billion in cash dividends to shareholders historically.

Name

RPM International

Legal name

RPM International Inc.

Website

http://www.rpminc.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

RPM International Inc. is a multinational specialty coatings holding company operating through three segments (Construction Products, Performance Coatings, Consumer) and 60+ brands serving construction professionals, industrial operators, and DIY consumers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Coatings and Sealants: RPM generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of specialty coatings, protective coatings, sealants, and adhesives to professional contractors, industrial customers, and consumers. Revenue is generated through direct sales, distributors, and retail channels across construction, performance coatings, and consumer segments.
2. Construction Products: Building envelope products including roofing systems, waterproofing solutions, and exterior insulation systems sold to construction professionals and contractors through specialized distribution networks.
3. Consumer Products: DIY and professional consumer products including paints, stains, sealants, and home repair products sold through major home improvement retailers, hardware stores, and e-commerce platforms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RPM International is a multinational holding company that manufactures and markets high-performance specialty coatings, sealants, adhesives, building envelope solutions, and roofing systems through wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. The company operates across three reportable segments — Construction Products Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Consumer Group — selling through branded product lines (Rust-Oleum, DAP, Tremco, Carboline, Stonhard, and others) to professional contractors, industrial operators, and DIY consumers.

Product overview

RPM International is a diversified portfolio company operating through three reportable segments: Construction Products Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Consumer Group. The company owns approximately 60+ brands across specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related products. The Construction Products Group includes brands like Tremco, Dryvit, Euclid Chemical, Flowcrete, Vandex, Nullifire, Nudura, and Dri-Eaz serving commercial and residential construction markets. The Performance Coatings Group encompasses industrial brands such as Carboline, Stonhard, TCI Powder Coatings, Mohawk, and Fibergrate providing protective coatings, flooring, and finishing solutions. The Consumer Group includes well-known consumer brands including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, Testors, DayGlo, and Miracle Sealants targeting DIY consumers and professionals through retail channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rust-Oleum: Consumer brand offering protective paints and coatings for home improvement and DIY projects
• DAP
• Zinsser
• Tremco
• Carboline
• Stonhard
• Kalzip
• Dryvit
• Euclid Chemical

Products and services

• Rust-Oleum Consumer brand offering rust prevention, surface preparation, and decorative coating products for DIY and professional use, sold through home improvement retailers and e-commerce.
• DAP Consumer brand specializing in caulks, sealants, patch and repair products for residential and commercial construction applications.
• Zinsser Consumer brand offering primers, sealers, and specialty coatings for interior and exterior surfaces, including shellac-based and mold-resistant primers.
• Varathane Consumer brand providing wood finishes, stains, and floor coatings for wood surfaces, sold through home improvement retailers.
• Testors Consumer brand offering hobby paints, adhesives, and craft supplies for model building and artistic applications.
• DayGlo Brand specializing in fluorescent pigments and coatings for high-visibility and specialty applications across consumer and industrial markets.
• Carboline Performance coatings brand offering industrial protective coatings, linings, and fire-resistant coatings for structural steel, pipelines, and industrial equipment, including epoxy intumescent systems for passive fire protection in oil and gas infrastructure.
• Stonhard Performance coatings brand providing seamless resinous flooring systems, wall coatings, and waterproofing solutions for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Tremco Roofing Construction brand offering commercial roofing systems, roof coatings, and maintenance solutions for low-slope commercial roofs.
• Tremco Sealants Construction brand providing sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing products for commercial and industrial building applications.
• Dryvit Construction brand specializing in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and architectural finishes for commercial and residential buildings.
• Euclid Chemical Construction brand offering concrete admixtures, curing compounds, and specialty concrete products for the construction industry.
• Flowcrete Construction brand providing seamless resin flooring, coating systems, and car park deck waterproofing for commercial and industrial applications.
• Nullifire Construction brand specializing in passive fire protection products including intumescent coatings and fire stopping systems.
• Vandex Construction brand offering crystalline waterproofing products and cementitious coatings for concrete protection.
• Kalzip Aluminum roofing and façade systems provider headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, acquired by RPM's Tremco Construction Products Group to expand building envelope capabilities in Europe and international markets.
• Nudura Construction brand offering Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for energy-efficient residential and commercial construction.
• TCI Powder Coatings Performance coatings brand providing industrial powder coatings for metal finishing applications.
• Mohawk Performance coatings brand offering wood finishing products, touch-up markers, and finishing supplies for wood products.
• Dri-Eaz Construction brand offering professional-grade dehumidification, air scrubbers, and water damage restoration equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52 consecutive years of dividend increases demonstrating financial stability and shareholder returns
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kalzip GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026RPM International, through its Tremco Construction Products Group, acquired Kalzip GmbH, a global leader in aluminum roofing and façade systems headquartered in Koblenz, Germany. The transaction valued at approximately €75 million expands Tremco CPG's building envelope portfolio while creating opportunities to introduce Kalzip's products to North American customers. The acquisition strengthens RPM's position in high-growth, high-specification construction markets including Europe and India.
• Star BrandsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025RPM International announced the acquisition of Star Brands for £150 million. The acquisition expands RPM's consumer products portfolio with additional branded offerings in the home improvement and repair category.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: Global paints and coatings major with significant aerospace, automotive, industrial, and architectural exposure. Overlaps with RPM in industrial protective coatings and architectural finishes, though PPG is far larger and more diversified across transportation end-markets.
• AkzoNobel: European-headquartered paints and coatings leader (Dulux, International, Sikkens). Comparable to RPM in decorative paints, marine/protective coatings, and powder coatings, with overlapping Tremco/illbruck-style sealants and waterproofing exposure.
• Sherwin-Williams: World's largest coatings company with a massive architectural paints business (incl. Valspar) plus strong performance and industrial coatings franchises. Directly comparable to RPM across consumer, construction, and industrial coatings, but with substantially greater scale and brand reach.
• BASF Coatings: Division of BASF focused on automotive OEM/refinish and industrial coatings. Comparable to RPM in OEM and industrial protective coatings, though BASF is a parent-division rather than a pure-play peer and has limited architectural/construction exposure.
• Nippon Paint Holdings: Asia's largest coatings company with global decorative, automotive, and industrial coatings franchises. Comparable to RPM in architectural and industrial finishes, with particularly strong overlap in APAC markets where RPM is expanding via acquisitions.

Emerging players

• H.B. Fuller: Specialty adhesives and sealants manufacturer with construction, packaging, and hygiene end markets. Comparable to RPM's Tremco Sealants, DAP, and construction chemicals businesses, though more adhesives-focused and less brand-driven in DIY.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company focused on construction chemicals, sealants, waterproofing, and roofing systems. Comparable to RPM's Tremco CPG portfolio (roofing, sealants, concrete admixtures like Euclid Chemical), competing directly in commercial building envelope solutions.

Direct peers

• Hempel: Danish privately-held coatings manufacturer specializing in protective, marine, and decorative coatings. Comparable to RPM in protective/industrial coatings, particularly for oil & gas and infrastructure applications where Carboline and Stonhard compete.
• Jotun: Norway-based global coatings producer with strong decorative, marine, protective, and powder coatings businesses. Comparable to RPM across industrial/performance coatings and selected decorative segments, especially in EMEA and APAC markets.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Pure-play global coatings company focused on performance and industrial coatings (refinish, light OEM, industrial). Directly comparable to RPM's Performance Coatings Group (Carboline, Stonhard, TCI Powder) in industrial protective and powder coatings end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A28 records

Investments

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