RPM International manufactures and markets sealants, specialty coatings, and building materials.
The company was founded in 1947 by Frank C. Sullivan as Republic Powdered Metals, which sold heavy-duty roof coating made of aluminum called Alumanation.
After Sullivan’s death in 1971 RMP Inc. was created as a holding company in order to expand into the paint and coatings industry. Thomas C. Sullivan, the founder’s son, became CEO of the holding company. He ran the company for more than three decades. During his tenure net sales increased from $11 million to $2 billion.
When Tom retired in 2002 his son, Frank C. Sullivan, took over the company.
Today RPM International’s brands include Stonhard, Tremco, Illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, Universal Sealants, and Euco.
The company has 94 manufacturing plants in 24 countries and sells its products in 160 countries. It is the world’s sixth-largest paint and coating company.
RPM International is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPM, is #678 in the Fortune 1000, has 10,848 employees, and had $4.42 billion in revenue in 2013.
RPM International
RPM International manufactures and markets sealants, specialty coatings, and building materials.
The company was founded in 1947 by Frank C. Sullivan as Republic Powdered Metals, which sold heavy-duty roof coating made of aluminum called Alumanation.
After Sullivan’s death in 1971 RMP Inc. was created as a holding company in order to expand into the paint and coatings industry. Thomas C. Sullivan, the founder’s son, became CEO of the holding company. He ran the company for more than three decades. During his tenure net sales increased from $11 million to $2 billion.
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When Tom retired in 2002 his son, Frank C. Sullivan, took over the company.
Today RPM International’s brands include Stonhard, Tremco, Illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, Universal Sealants, and Euco.
The company has 94 manufacturing plants in 24 countries and sells its products in 160 countries. It is the world’s sixth-largest paint and coating company.
RPM International is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPM, is #678 in the Fortune 1000, has 10,848 employees, and had $4.42 billion in revenue in 2013.