Rust-Oleum adds to portfolio

Eldora, Iowa-based Whink Products, known for its rust-stain-removal business, was acquired by Rust-Oleum, a division of Medina, Ohio-based RPM.

Whink, which calls itself “America’s Household Problem Solvers,” makes a variety of specialty cleaners and is the market share leader in the rust-stain removal segment, according to the release announcing the acquisition. Whink’s annual sales are about $6 million.

“In addition to providing us with the leading brand in the rust stain removal segment, Whink will also accelerate our expansion into other indoor cleaning solutions, adding a breadth of offerings to our rapidly growing Krud Kutter program,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO. “We welcome the Whink team to the RPM family of entrepreneurial specialty chemical companies.”

Whink’s list of offerings also includes carpet and laundry stain removers,. cooktop cleaners, drain and septic system treatments and wood cleaners.