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CSW Industrials
CSW Industrials offers products and services for HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and industrial markets. The company provides contractor...
CSW Industrials
CSW Industrials offers products and services for HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and industrial markets. The company provides contractor services, building solutions, and reliability solutions. CSW Industrials serves markets including construction, safety railings, and industrial maintenance.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75240
Additional offices
Wichita, Kansas · Washington, Pennsylvania · Hudson, Florida · Houston, Texas · Fall River, Massachusetts · Cle Elum, Washington · Concord, California · Santa Fe Springs, California · Boise, Idaho · North East, Maryland · Jacksonville, Florida · Greenwood, Indiana · Gillette, Wyoming · Terrell, Texas · Rockwall, Texas · Windsor, Ontario · Etobicoke, Ontario · Nisku, Alberta · London, England · Hartfordshire, England · Mang Yang, Gia Lai · Scarborough, Queensland
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is CSW Industrials' relationship to Capital Southwest?
CSW Industrials was created as a corporate spin-off from Capital Southwest in 2015. Capital Southwest is a Dallas-based investment company that provided the initial portfolio of industrial assets. CSW now operates independently as a publicly traded company on the NYSE.
How does CSW Industrials allocate capital?
The firm prioritizes organic growth investments first, followed by inorganic acquisitions within its existing end markets. It then returns cash to shareholders through quarterly dividends and opportunistic share repurchases. The company emphasizes maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity to fund these priorities.
What are CSW Industrials' main operating segments?
The company has three segments: Contractor Solutions (RectorSeal, TRUaire, Shoemaker Manufacturing), serving HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical trades; Specialized Reliability Solutions (Whitmore, Jet-Lube), providing industrial lubricants and sealants for rail, energy, and mining; and Engineered Building Solutions (Smoke Guard, Balco, Greco), offering fire protection, expansion joints, and safety railing for commercial buildings.
Where does CSW Industrials have operational facilities?
The company operates across 26 locations in five countries. Key sites include its Dallas headquarters, multiple facilities in California, Texas, Kansas, Florida, Massachusetts, and Washington state, plus international operations in Canada (Ontario, Alberta), England (London, Hartfordshire), Vietnam, and Australia.
How does CSW Industrials approach acquisitions?
Acquisitions are focused on the end markets the company already serves. Management looks for products that complement or enhance existing offerings and offer potential market share gains. The approach is selective and disciplined, with integration using industry best practices for strategy, people retention, and operating performance.
What investment stages does CSW Industrials target?
CSW Industrials does not invest in traditional venture or growth equity stages. As a corporate entity, it acquires established niche manufacturing companies or product lines and then operates them. Its activity centers on mature, cash-generating industrial businesses rather than early-stage or venture-backed companies.
Is CSW Industrials related to a single family or wealth origin?
No. CSW Industrials is not a family office and does not manage wealth for a single family. It was formed from a corporate spin-off of Capital Southwest, a publicly traded investment company, and maintains a public listing as a diversified industrial growth company.
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