RPM International Inc.
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank C. Sullivan founded Republic Powdered Metals. |
| 1963 | RPM sold 25,000 shares to the public in an intrastate offering in Ohio, U.S. |
| 1966 | RPM acquired the Reardon Company of St. Louis for $2.3 million. The company was known to be the first to develop cement-based paintings and coatings. |
| 1971 | RPM was listed on the NASDAQ. |
| 1963 | The company established Siporex Manufacturing Co. Ltd. |
| 1984 | RPM acquired Euclid Chemical Company, a company specializing in manufacturing concrete additives, masonry, grouting, and other waterproofing materials. |
| 1985 | RPM acquired industrial corrosion control coatings manufacturer Carboline Company. |
| 1995 | RPM sales surpass $1 billion with a 25% increase in YoY. |
| 1998 | The company switched from trading on NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange. |
| 2005 | RPM expanded its European presence by acquiring illbruck Sealant Systems. |
| 2020 | The company released first ESG report highlighting safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices. |
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