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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Icon Luxury Group and CP Brands Group Acquire Thomas Pink

December 10, 2024

Consumer Products

Icon Luxury Group and CP Brands Group have acquired Thomas Pink, the British luxury clothing brand. The joint venture plans to relaunch and expand the Thomas Pink retail footprint globally (including additional UK stores beyond the Jermyn Street flagship) and pursue licensing deals across categories such as fragrances and eyewear.

Spotless Brands Acquires Bluebird Express Car Wash and Epic Shine Car Wash

November 19, 2024

Automotive

Spotless Brands, a super-regional car wash operator and portfolio company of Access Holdings, acquired Bluebird Express Car Wash and Epic Shine Car Wash, adding 15 operating locations and expanding Spotless into Idaho and Oregon. The add-ons increase network density in the Intermountain region and Pacific Northwest and will be integrated into Spotless’ centralized operating model; financial terms were not disclosed.