RPM's Rust-Oleum Subsidiary Acquires Dutch Specialty Coatings Company

Medina, OH /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that its subsidiary, Rust-Oleum Corporation, has acquired Chemtec Chemicals BV, a manufacturer of industrial cleaners and specialty coatings based in the Netherlands. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be accretive to earnings within one year, were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Rotterdam, Chemtec has annual sales of approximately $6.0 million. Its primary products are specialty cleaners used for a broad range of exterior surfaces. In addition, Chemtec offers specialty, anti-slip and anti-graffiti coatings. They are predominantly sold directly to cleaning and painting contractors with the remainder through paint stores.

"Chemtec fits well within our growing stable of European businesses. We expect to significantly enhance Chemtec product sales by leveraging the vast distribution channels of our Rust-Oleum, Mathys, Tor and Watco operations in Europe, which will broaden Chemtec's geographic reach," stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief executive officer.

About RPM
RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. Industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Day-Glo, Euco and Dryvit. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement, boat repair and maintenance, and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane and Testors. Additional details are available at www.rpminc.com.

For more information, contact P. Kelly Tompkins, executive vice president and chief financial officer, at 330-273-5090 or ktompkins@rpminc.com.

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SOURCE RPM International Inc.