RPM International Completes Acquisition of Star Brands Group (The Pink Stuff)

Star Step Performance Coatings Group Acquires Royal Powder

August 3, 2026

Manufacturing

Star Step Performance Coatings Group (SSPCG) completed the acquisition of Royal Powder, an Ohio-based custom manufacturer of high-performance powder coatings, on July 31, 2026. The deal expands SSPCG’s coatings platform into the powder coatings sector to broaden technology coverage and better serve industrial and OEM customers.

Corporate Technologies Acquires RPM Technologies to Expand Life Sciences Expertise and National Reach

April 28, 2026

IT Services

Corporate Technologies, a national managed IT services and cybersecurity provider for small and mid-sized businesses, acquired RPM Technologies, LLC. The deal expands Corporate Technologies' footprint to 21 markets nationwide and strengthens its ability to support organizations in highly regulated, compliance-driven environments, particularly Life Sciences.

RPM International Acquires Ready Seal Inc.

June 17, 2025

Consumer Products

RPM International Inc. has acquired Ready Seal Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains, adding the brand to its Rust-Oleum business within RPM’s Consumer Group. The acquisition strengthens Rust-Oleum’s exterior wood care portfolio and will leverage RPM’s sales force and distribution channels to accelerate Ready Seal’s growth; Ready Seal generated approximately $45 million in 2024 sales. Terms were not disclosed.

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.

The Starco Group Acquires Chase Products Co.

March 24, 2021

Manufacturing

The Starco Group, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of aerosol and liquid-fill products, has acquired Chase Products Co., a Broadview, Illinois-based aerosol manufacturer founded in 1927. The acquisition adds Chase's spray paint, household cleaning, personal care and EPA-registered disinfectant and insecticide capabilities to Starco's existing manufacturing footprint to expand capacity and product offerings.

Spin Master Acquires Rubik's Brand Ltd

October 27, 2020

Consumer Products

Spin Master Corp. has agreed to acquire London-based Rubik's Brand Ltd, owner of the Rubik's Cube, to expand its Games & Puzzles portfolio and global distribution. The acquisition strengthens Spin Master's capabilities in toys and branded entertainment and is expected to close in early January 2021.