RPM International - Segments

Segments

RPM operates through two segments:

• an Industrial segment (producing commercial sealants and institutional roofing systems; polymer flooring systems; molded and pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings and design structures; heavy-duty corrosion control coatings; structural and architectural fireproofing products, including primary and secondary containment linings; exterior insulating finishing systems, including textured finish coats, sealers, and variegated aggregate finishes; powder coatings; fluorescent colorants and pigments; concrete and masonry additives and related construction chemicals; commercial carpet and floor cleaning solutions; industrial and commercial floor systems; specialty adhesives and sealants; fuel additives; wood and lumber treatments; and pleasure marine coatings) selling its products in approximately 150 countries and territories directly to contractors, distributors, and end-users. In fiscal 2012, the company’s industrial products accounted for 67 percent of total sales.
• a Consumer segment (producing coating products; small project paints; rust-preventative paints; caulks and sealants, patch and repair products, and adhesives; specialty products for surface preparation, primers and sealers, mold and mildew prevention and maintenance; wallpaper removal and application products; waterproofing coatings; hobby paints and cements; wood furniture finishes and touch-up products; deck and fence restoration products; metallic and faux finish coatings; shellac-based specialty coatings; and edible glazes and food coatings.) selling to consumers primarily in North America and the United Kingdom via mass merchandisers. Consumer products accounted for approximately 33 percent of total sales in fiscal 2012.