We are a leading home and security products company that competes in attractive
long-term growth markets in our categories. With a foundation of market-leading
brands and lean and flexible supply chains as well as strong product innovation
and customer service, we are focused on outperforming our markets in both growth
and returns, and driving increased shareholder value. We sell our products through
a wide array of sales channels, including kitchen and bath dealers, wholesalers
oriented toward builders or professional remodelers, industrial and locksmith
distributors, and “do-it-yourself” remodeling-oriented home centers and other
retail outlets.
We sell products in a variety of categories in the U.S. home products market.
In addition, our exposure to changing levels of U.S. residential new home construction
activity is counteracted by more stable repair-and-remodel activity, which comprises
a substantial majority of the overall U.S. home products market. We also benefit
from a stable market for security and storage products and international sales
growth opportunities.
We have four business segments: Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Plumbing &
Accessories, Advanced Material Windows & Door Systems, and Security &
Storage.
Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry. Our Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry segment manufactures
custom, semi-custom and stock cabinetry for the kitchen, bath and other parts
of the home. We sell a portfolio of brands that enables our customers to differentiate
themselves against competitors. Our competitors include Masco and American Woodmark,
as well as a large number of small suppliers.
Plumbing & Accessories. Our Plumbing & Accessories segment manufactures
or assembles faucets, accessories and kitchen sinks in North America, China
and India, predominantly under the Moen brand. Our chief competitors include
Delta (owned by Masco), Kohler, Pfister (owned by Stanley Black & Decker),
American Standard and imported private-label brands.
Advanced Material Windows & Door Systems. Our Advanced Material Windows
& Door Systems segment manufactures fiberglass and steel entry door systems,
vinyl-framed window and patio doors, and urethane millwork product lines. Our
competitors include Masonite, JELD-WEN and Plastpro, Silverline (owned by Andersen
Windows), Atrium and Milgard (owned by Masco).
Security & Storage. Our Security & Storage segment consists of locks,
safety and security devices, and electronic security products manufactured,
sourced and distributed by Master Lock and tool storage and garage organization
products manufactured by Waterloo. Waterloo competes with Snap-On, Kennedy,
Stanley Black & Decker, Stack-On and others in the metal storage segment
and with Stanley Black & Decker, Keter, Newell Rubbermaid and others in
the plastic hand box category.