RPM International Acquires Ready Seal Inc.

RPM International Acquires Star Brands Group (The Pink Stuff)

May 1, 2025

Consumer Products

RPM International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Star Brands Group, the UK parent of The Pink Stuff, with the brand folded into RPM’s Rust‑Oleum consumer cleaners business. The Pink Stuff generated approximately £150 million in calendar year 2024 net sales; financial terms were not disclosed. The seller was the company’s private equity owner, Mobeus Equity Partners, which provided an exit.

FleetPride Acquires RPM Truck Repair

June 6, 2023

Trucking & Fleet

FleetPride, Inc. has acquired the assets of RPM Truck Repair, a provider of truck maintenance and repair with locations in Effingham and Mount Vernon, Illinois. The deal expands FleetPride’s service footprint and capabilities in central and southern Illinois, integrating RPM’s technicians and locations into FleetPride’s national parts and service network.

RPM International Acquires TMP Convert SAS (TMPC)

October 31, 2024

Building Products

RPM International Inc. acquired TMP Convert SAS (TMPC), a France-based manufacturer of outdoor decking and landscaping products, to integrate into its Fibergrate Structures business within the Performance Coatings Group. TMPC, known for the JOUPLAST and OCAPE brands and based in Simandre-sur-Suran, France, has annual net sales of approximately €35 million; terms were not disclosed and Thierry Convert will remain president.

Henkel Acquires Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners

February 15, 2024

Manufacturing

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC from private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners. Seal for Life is a global supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions with ~€250m of sales in 2023 and more than 650 employees; the acquisition strengthens Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business and expands its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and protective-coatings capabilities.

Recochem Acquires Paint Over Rust Products (POR-15)

January 8, 2021

Consumer Products

Recochem, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has acquired Paint Over Rust Products (POR), the maker of the POR-15 metal restoration and rust-preventative product line. The acquisition expands Recochem's U.S. branded car care portfolio and will leverage Recochem's digital marketing capabilities and broad distribution footprint to grow POR across North America; H.I.G. Capital backed the transaction.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in A&R Sealcoating, Inc.

September 6, 2024

Construction

Mangrove Equity Partners has made a minority/growth investment in A&R Sealcoating, Inc., a Southeast Michigan provider of pavement repair and maintenance services. Founder Rocky Ricelli remains a significant owner and will continue to lead the business as Mangrove supports growth, organizational buildout and pursuit of add-on acquisitions.