MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2018--
RPM
International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that Timothy R.
Kinser has been appointed vice president of operations, effective June
1. He will be responsible for setting and delivering upon manufacturing
and supply chain strategies across all RPM business segments. Kinser
will report to RPM’s president and chief operating officer Ronald A.
Rice.
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Timothy R. Kinser, VP of Operations, RPM International Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
In his new role, Kinser will identify opportunities to improve
manufacturing efficiencies, reduce operating costs and track progress
against established performance metrics. He will also play a key role in
RPM’s annual planning process and oversee its global sourcing teams.
Kinser previously served as executive vice president of operations for DAP
Products Inc., an RPM operating company that manufactures and
markets caulks, sealants and adhesives. He has provided valuable
leadership to DAP for more than a decade, improving the critical areas
of safety, quality, service and cost. Prior to joining DAP in 2007,
Kinser was executive director of manufacturing at a leading North
American roofing manufacturer. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
mechanical engineering from the University of Akron.
“Throughout his career, Tim has proven himself as an outstanding
operational leader,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and CEO of RPM.
“His commitment to RPM and his experience at DAP have aptly prepared him
to produce continuous, sustainable improvements for all of our business
segments.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in
specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services
across three segments. RPM’s industrial products include roofing
systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and
other construction chemicals. Industrial companies include Stonhard,
Tremco,
illbruck,
Carboline,
Flowcrete,
Euclid
Chemical and RPM
Belgium Vandex. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals
and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by
hobbyists. Consumer brands include Rust-Oleum,
DAP,
Zinsser,
Varathane
and Testors.
RPM’s specialty products include industrial cleaners, colorants,
exterior finishes, specialty OEM coatings, edible coatings, restoration
services equipment and specialty glazes for the pharmaceutical and food
industries. Specialty segment companies include Day-Glo,
Dryvit,
RPM
Wood Finishes, Mantrose-Haeuser,
Legend
Brands, Kop-Coat
and TCI.
Additional details can be found at www.rpminc.com
and by following RPM on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RPMintl.
For more information, contact Barry M. Slifstein, vice president –
investor relations, at 330-273-5090 or bslifstein@rpminc.com.
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RPM International Inc.
Barry M. Slifstein, 330-273-5090
Vice
President – Investor relations
bslifstein@rpminc.com
