RPM Appoints Andrew G. Polanco as VP – Manufacturing and Announces Retirement of Gordon M. Hyde
January 20 2023 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that Andrew
G. Polanco has been appointed vice president – manufacturing for
RPM. In line with this appointment, RPM today announced the
retirement of Gordon M. Hyde, who previously served in this
role.
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RPM Appoints Andrew G. Polanco as VP –
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Polanco now leads manufacturing and continuous improvement
initiatives across all RPM business segments. This includes driving
manufacturing efficiencies, asset optimization and working capital
improvement, as well as building a sustainable culture of
continuous improvement that creates both manufacturing
effectiveness and resiliency.
Polanco joined RPM as senior director of purchasing for its DAP
business in 2016. He was promoted to vice president – operations at
DAP in 2018 before being named vice president – operations for the
RPM Consumer Group in 2019. Previously, Polanco held various
leadership roles at Masco Corporation and Black & Decker, as
well as private equity companies Horizon Group USA and Howard
Berger Co. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the
University of Phoenix and did his graduate studies at Loyola
University Maryland.
Gordon M. Hyde joined RPM in 1999 as vice president – operations
for Zinsser and subsequently held similar positions at RPM and its
Wood Finishes Group before joining RPM Specialty Products Group in
2015. He was elected vice president – operations in 2018, and in
2021, his title was changed to vice president – manufacturing to
indicate the role he played in the implementation of MS-168, RPM’s
manufacturing excellence program.
“Gordy has been a driven and energetic leader. His role in the
implementation of MS-168 was instrumental to the success of our
2020 MAP to Growth program and continues to support RPM’s growth
through our MAP 2025 program,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM
chairman and CEO. “We thank Gordy for his extraordinary leadership
and dedication to RPM, while welcoming Andy to this role. We are
excited for the experience Andy brings and are confident he will
continue to drive efficiencies and improvements across RPM’s
manufacturing processes.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders
in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related
services. The company operates across four reportable segments:
consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty
products. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands,
including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, DayGlo, Legend
Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and
workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands
are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a
better world. The company employs approximately 16,800 individuals
worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.
For more information, contact Matt Schlarb, Senior Director of
Investor Relations, at 330-273-5090 or mschlarb@rpminc.com.
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Matt Schlarb Senior Director of Investor Relations 330-273-5090
mschlarb@rpminc.com
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