based on polycarboxylic ether (PCE) technology. Among them
are Glenium superplasticizers improving the flowability of fresh
concrete as well as the strength and durability of the final concrete structures for RheoMatrix admixtures giving self-com-pacting properties to concrete.
“Construction companies in Russia are asking for more and
more high-performance concrete to build projects in various cli-
matic zones of Russia from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad,” said
Sergey Vetlov, general director of OOO BASF Stroitelnye Sistemy.
“This results in an ever-increasing demand for BASF admixtures
providing a good reason to start local production in Russia.”
RPM International Inc. has acquired Viapol Ltda. (Viapol),
a leading Brazilian manufacturer and marketer of building ma-
terials and construction products. Based in Cacapava, Brazil,
near Sao Paulo, Viapol has annual sales of approximately $85
million. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be accre-
tive to earnings after year one, were not disclosed.
Viapol, which was founded in 1990, will become part of The
Euclid Chemical Group, a unit of RPM’s Building Solutions
Group that serves construction and rehabilitation markets
worldwide. Viapol’s products include rolled asphalt roofing materials, waterproofing products, concrete admixtures, industrial
epoxy flooring systems, structural recovery products and retail
paints, varnishes and stains. The company has more than 300
employees, nearly 125 independent sales representatives and
two ISO 9000 certified manufacturing facilities in Brazil.
“The acquisition of Viapol establishes a substantial footprint
for RPM and our many industrial and consumer businesses
in the exciting Brazilian market, which is the largest economy
in South America, and now the sixth largest economy in the
world,” said Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief execu-
tive officer. “As part of RPM, we expect that Viapol will build
on many of our current technologies, enabling it to introduce
new products, while leveraging its existing customer base for
additional growth opportunities. We look forward to having
the Viapol management team, led by Ariovaldo Jose Torelli and
Alexandre Racz, join RPM.”
RPM International Inc.’s Rust-Oleum Group has acquired
Synta Inc., a producer and marketer of exterior wood deck
and concrete restoration systems. Based in Clarkston, Georgia,
Synta’s annual sales are anticipated to exceed $40 million in the
first year. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be ac-
cretive to earnings within one year, were not disclosed.
Synta’s Deck Restore and Concrete Restore brand products
offer consumers the opportunity to extend the life of weathered
outdoor wooden decks and concrete surfaces well beyond the
performance of conventional stains, paints and sealers. They are
widely available at leading nationwide home centers and other
home improvement retailers. Additionally, Synta offers a line of
arts and craft coatings under the Anita’s brand, and a recently
introduced line of specialty coatings under the MyColor by
Pantone brand.
The Building Systems business of BASF’s Construction
Chemicals Division has introduced Mastertop VB 240 FS,
a moisture mitigation solution for use with resinous flooring
systems. Mastertop VB 240 FS can be used in conjunction with
BASF flooring systems such as Selby and SRS to provide durable
flooring to meet the needs of the most demanding environments.
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