Rust-Oleum Corporation

Headquarters

Williamsport, MD

Founded in 1921 after sea captain Robert Fergusson observed that fish oil prevented rust on his ship’s metal deck, Rust-Oleum Corporation grew from an early rust-preventive paint maker into a global manufacturer of coatings. The company makes products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals, including industrial floor coatings and spray paints, and has expanded into cleaners, primers, automotive and wood-care products.

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