Rust-Oleum acquires fire protection business

Rust-Oleum has announced that its subsidiary, Tor Coatings, has acquired certain assets of Bollom, a maker of fire retardant coatings and varnishes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Bollom business includes brand names Fireshield, Intusteel, Fireguard, Flamebar and Intuclear. The products are primarily sold in the United Kingdom.

“The Bollom fire protection brands are an excellent fit with our current business,” said Colin Carter, CEO of Tor Coatings. “In addition to expanding our technology offering to existing customers, these added brands will take Tor to new markets and applications.”

Vernon Hills, Ill.-based Rust-Oleum acquired Tor Coatings in March 2007. Rust-Oleum’s other brands include Painter’s Touch, American Accents, EpoxyShield and Varathane.