Top Ten Global Paint and Coating Companies: 2019 Annual Report

Nippon Paint was founded in Tokyo in 1881 by Mr. Moteki Jujiro and is currently Asia’s largest paint manufacturer. We established Japan’s first paint factory and have grown into a world-leading international paint manufacturer. We believe our customers are the reason for our success over the past century. Guided by the three core principles—'Innovation, Service, Leadership'—Nippon Paint envisions a harmonious future integrating humanity, nature, and society. Key 2019 Data: Paint Sales Revenue: USD 5.944 billion Employees: 23,000 Geographic Sales Distribution: Asia-Pacific 86%, Europe 6%, Americas 8% Summary: On April 28, 2019, Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its acquisition of Turkish paint manufacturer Betek Boya and its subsidiaries for TL 1.4 billion (USD 247 million). Betek Boya is renowned for its Filli Boya brand. On July 28, 2019, Nippon Paint established manufacturing facilities in Chengdu, Qionglai, and Kunming—key cities in China’s western paint market—with the aim of building the most advanced and environmentally friendly innovative paint factory in Southwest China. Nippon Paint has clear ambitions to lead the western Chinese paint market and remain committed to sustaining its dominant position in China’s domestic paint industry. On July 31, 2019, shareholders of Dulux Group voted overwhelmingly in favor of the company’s USD 3.8 billion sale to Japanese paint giant Nippon Paint. 05. RPM International Company Profile: RPM International Inc. is a multinational holding company founded in 1947 and headquartered in Ohio, USA. RPM’s subsidiaries manufacture and sell high-performance coatings, sealants, and specialty chemicals, primarily for maintenance and improvement applications. RPM employs approximately 15,000 people, operates in 26 countries worldwide, and maintains 156 production facilities. Its products are sold in approximately 170 countries and regions. Consolidated sales for fiscal year 2019 totaled USD 5.6 billion. Starting with fiscal year 2020, RPM began reporting financial results across four business segments. Had these segments existed in fiscal year 2019, the Building Products Group would have accounted for 34%, the Performance Coatings Group for 20%, the Consumer Group for 34%, and the Specialty Products Group for 12%. Key 2019 Data: Paint Sales Revenue: USD 5.564 billion Employees: 15,000 Geographic Sales Distribution: Europe, Middle East & Africa 20%, North America 73%, Latin America 4%, Asia-Pacific 3% Summary: On June 12, 2019, RPM announced that its subsidiary Tremco acquired Schul International Co., LLC—a manufacturer of sealants for commercial buildings—and Willseal LLC—a company engaged in the sales and distribution of Schul products. Both companies are headquartered in Hudson, New Hampshire, and generate approximately USD 15 million in annual net sales. On December 18, 2019, RPM announced that its Mantrose-Haeuser Co. acquired Profile Food Ingredients, LLC—a producer of dry stabilizer and emulsifier blends for the food industry.

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