RPM Completes Acquisition of Kalzip

Acquisition Strengthens RPM’s Global Building Envelope Portfolio and Enhances Market Presence in Europe and Beyond

MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”), a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, for its Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”).

Kalzip is a globally recognized leader in aluminum roofing and façade systems. Headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, the company specializes in customized lightweight, weather-resistant building envelope technologies. Delivering over 1.2 billion square feet of aluminum solutions worldwide, key projects have included Estadio Santiago Bernabéu football stadium in Madrid, Children’s Hospital in Dublin, Pickering GO Pedestrian Bridge in Canada, and the LAX Train Station in Los Angeles.

Kalzip generated calendar year 2024 net sales of approximately €75 million; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Tremco Construction Products Group

Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG), part of the RPM International Inc. portfolio, unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Flowcrete, Nullifire and Vandex—to deliver comprehensive, integrated construction systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs. Tremco CPG solutions ensure long-lasting performance for commercial, industrial and residential projects worldwide, while international teams collaborate on training, testing and innovation to build high-performing structures in any geography or climate.

About RPM

RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across three reportable segments: consumer, construction products and performance coatings. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, The Pink Stuff, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco, Dryvit and Nudura. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 17,800 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.

For more information, contact Matt Schlarb, Vice President – Investor Relations & Sustainability, at 330-220-6064 or mschlarb@rpminc.com.

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Matt Schlarb, Vice President – Investor Relations & Sustainability, at 330-220-6064 or mschlarb@rpminc.com.

Source: RPM International Inc.