RPM adds aluminium roofing capabilities with Kalzip acquisition

RPM International Inc. has finalised its acquisition of Kalzip GmbH, a company known for its aluminium roofing and facade systems, bringing the business under its Tremco Construction Products Group. The move adds to RPM’s presence in aluminium-based construction materials.

Kalzip, based in Koblenz, Germany, works on aluminium solutions used in building envelopes and has delivered more than 1.2 billion square feet of such systems worldwide. Its past projects include the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, the Children’s Hospital in Dublin, the Pickering GO Pedestrian Bridge in Canada and the LAX Train Station in Los Angeles. 

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For 2024, Kalzip reported net sales of around EUR 75 million. The companies did not disclose the financial details of the deal.

Tremco Construction Products Group, which will house the business, operates across regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America. Its portfolio includes brands such as Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Flowcrete, Nullifire and Vandex. With this addition, its aluminium offering is expected to widen further.

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RPM International, with a market value of approximately USD 12.7 billion, runs operations across three segments: consumer, construction products and performance coatings. Its brand portfolio includes Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, The Pink Stuff, Stonhard and Carboline, and the company employs about 17,800 people globally. It has also paid dividends for 54 consecutive years.

Separately, the company has extended its revolving credit facility to February 27, 2031, through an agreement with PNC Bank, allowing flexibility in interest rates depending on its debt profile.

Analyst views on the company remain mixed. Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform, pointing to a stronger growth outlook and potential earnings improvement from fiscal 2027. BMO Capital lowered its price target to USD 149.00, while RBC Capital reduced its target to USD 126.00, although both maintained positive views. KeyBanc kept a Sector Weight rating, noting that while a government shutdown affected performance in one quarter, sales recovered towards the end of the period.

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