RPM's Building Solutions Group Acquires Turkish Distributor

MEDINA, Ohio, September 28, 2010 - RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that its Building
Solutions Group has acquired Park Dis Ticaret A.S., a leading supplier of
sealants, tapes and membranes to the construction markets in Turkey. Based in
Istanbul, Turkey, Park has annual sales of approximately US$10 million. Terms
of the transaction, which is expected to be accretive to earnings within one
year, were not disclosed.

Founded in 1994 by Adnan Akkin, Park distributes high-performance
sealants, weatherseals, structural silicones, one-side and double-side
adhesive tapes, and adhesives to customers in Turkey, Russia and the Middle
East.

"This acquisition will provide Tremco illbruck and the RPM Building
Solutions Group (BSG), a strong base from which to grow our international
presence," stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief executive
officer. "As part of the RPM BSG, Park will also be able to expand its
product offerings into new categories, such as firestopping. We look forward
to having Adnan Akin and his management team join RPM."

About RPM

RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are
world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related
services serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM's industrial
products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings,
flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. Industrial brands include
Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, Universal Sealants and
Euco. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers
for home maintenance and improvement, boat repair and maintenance, and by
hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane and
Testors. Additional details are available at www.rpminc.com.

For more information, contact Robert L. Matejka, senior vice president
and chief financial officer, at +1-330-273-5090 or rmatejka@rpminc.com.

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business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us,
are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events
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beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially
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pigments, resins, solvents and other natural gas- and oil-based materials;
packaging, including plastic containers; and transportation services,
including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products;
(d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction
and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance
coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f)
the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign
operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and
conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to
domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory
factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition
and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the adequacy of our
contingent liability reserves, including for asbestos-related claims and
warranty obligations; and (j) other risks detailed in our filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2010, as the same
may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future
events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this
release.

Robert L. Matejka, senior vice president and chief financial officer, +1-330-273-5090, matejka at rpminc.com.