Carboline’s corrosion control coatings are gaining wide acceptance in the marine market and are being specified on barges, tug boats, fishing vessels, off-shore drilling rigs and work boats like the Harvey Discovery (right), which was named 2006 Ship of the Year by Professional Mariner magazine.

Building  a  Balanced

and  Diversified    Portfolio 

From professionals to do-it-yourselfers, everyone is trying to gain more time in the day, and DAP delivers. Its ALEX Fast Dry caulk forms a tough outer skin that’s dry enough to paint in about 40 minutes, cutting standard waiting times by 80 minutes, and comes with a 35-year durability guarantee.

Balance and diversity are considered hallmarks of a successful personal investment portfolio. Following a similar strategy, RPM has built a portfolio of specialty coatings businesses that are balanced between its industrial (63 percent) and consumer (37 percent) segments. They offer a diverse range of some 800 well-respected global brands that typically command the number one or two position in the many markets they serve.

RPM’s industrial and commercial brands are used wherever structural integrity is paramount, from floor to roof to everywhere in between. They protect and beautify world-renowned icons such as the Statue of Liberty, the Tokyo International Forum, the New Alexandria Library in Egypt, Hollywood’s Kodak Theater and the Sydney Opera House. Governments, militaries, businesses, airports, hospitals, schools and libraries count on the dependability of RPM’s products to secure their buildings from the elements. They are relied upon to shield structures exposed to harsh environmental conditions including bridges, petrochemical refineries, electric power plants, offshore drilling platforms and more.

Consumer products from RPM include brand name small project paints, coatings and sealants. They are used for maintenance, beautification and energy conservation all around the home. Their dependability, ease of use and innovative solutions make them the top choice by professionals, do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists. Hence, they are carried by most major retailers, home centers and hardware stores.

By maintaining this balanced and diversified portfolio, RPM has been able to sustain a strong and steady pace of growth throughout its six decades in existence, while weathering changing economic conditions. This business model that combines growth with stability is one that long-term RPM shareholders have come to appreciate.