Rust-Oleum acquires Ali Industries

MEDINA, Ohio — RPM International has announced the acquisition by its Rust-Oleum business of Ali Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of sandpaper and other abrasives. Based 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 sanding, cutting and grinding under brand names including Gator, Finish 1st and Zip Sander. Brothers Terry, Chris and Philip Ali will continue leading the business as a free-standing unit under RPM’s Rust-Oleum business.