Founded in Medina in 1947 by Frank C. Sullivan as Republic Powdered Metals, RPM International remains rooted in the company that began with a single roof coating still sold today. It has since grown into a $7.9 billion multinational whose brands serve consumers and professionals in about 167 countries, while its products are designed to protect structures and extend the useful life of assets.
Rust-Oleum CorporationBorn from sea captain Robert Fergusson’s 1921 discovery that fish oil could prevent rust on a ship’s metal deck, Rust-Oleum Corporation makes coatings and surface-care products for homes, workplaces and industrial facilities. The Vernon Hills company has grown from 24 paint colors into a global manufacturer, with products ranging from its signature rust-preventive paints to professional floor coatings, cleaners and Gator abrasives.FAIRBORN, OH
The Sherwin-Williams CompanyFounded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company makes paints and coatings for professional, industrial, commercial and consumer customers around the world. From its Cleveland base, the company has grown to more than 64,000 employees, over 130 manufacturing and distribution facilities, and operations serving customers in more than 120 countries. Its company-operated store network and engineered coatings business give Sherwin-Williams an unusually broad reach, from household color samples to coatings used in construction, packaging and transportation.444120ALLENTOWN, PA
Kool SealKool Seal makes reflective roof coatings and repair products designed to protect roofs, reduce interior temperatures, and save energy. Founded in Cleveland in 1906 as Acorn & Refining, the company introduced the Kool Seal brand in 1920 and later developed aluminum and elastomeric reflective roof coatings. Now part of Sherwin-Williams, Kool Seal continues its century-plus roof-coating business as an Energy Star partner.CLEVELAND, OH
KopCoatBorn in Pittsburgh in 1988, KopCoat is a global protection-products company known for its patented TRU-CORE® advanced-penetration technology. As part of RPM Industrial Coatings Group, it develops treatments for customers in the wood-preservation and agricultural sectors, supported by in-house research and development.PITTSBURGH, PA