"Combining the best of two iconic brands - Firestone and Gaco - represents a new opportunity for growth and long-term value as we aim to create new levels of service and innovation in our industries," said Tim Dunn, president of Firestone Building Products, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. "Operations will immediately be 'business as usual' across all teams as we begin bringing our portfolios, employees, best practices and distribution platforms together to continue serving as a total solutions provider for our collective customers."

In addition to expanding Firestone's roofing product portfolio with silicone polyurethanes, epoxies and acrylic liquid coatings, the deal offers new positions in commercial and residential sectors with decking and waterproofing products that protect pedestrian surfaces, concrete, metal and plywood, and open- and closed-cell foam products which protect and insulate buildings.

Firestone Building Products is part of Bridgestone Americas, the largest subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Gaco products will continue to be sold under the Gaco brand and will continue to be made at a state-of-the-art manufacturing, research and development facility in Waukesha, Wis.

Financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed.

For more information, visit www.firestonebpco.com.