MEDINA, OH – RPM International Inc. announced that its Rust-Oleum business has acquired Ali Industries LLC, a manufacturer of sandpaper and other abrasives. Headquartered in Fairborn, Ohio, Ali Industries has annual net sales of approximately $75 million. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ali Industries, which is commercially known as Gator Finishing Products, offers finishing products for power sanding, hand sanding, cutting and grinding, and floor sanding. Its products are used on many surfaces, including wood, metal and paint. They are sold under brand names that include Gator, Finish 1st and Zip Sander. The company’s abrasive products are manufactured in the United States and distributed across North America through home improvement centers, mass merchandisers, hardware, paint and automotive supply stores.