IR Company Profile

The Company is a leading provider of climate control, industrial solutions, infrastructure development and security and safety products. In each of these markets, the Company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes well-recognized industrial and commercial brands. 

The Company's products are distributed by a number of methods, which the Company believes are appropriate to the type of product. Sales are made in the U.S. through branch sales offices and through distributors and dealers across the United States. Non-U.S. sales are made through numerous subsidiary sales and service companies with a supporting chain of distributors in over 100 countries.

Competitive Conditions
The Company's products are sold in highly competitive markets throughout the world against products produced by both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. The principal methods of competition in these markets relate to price, quality, service and technology. The Company believes that it is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of air compression systems, construction equipment, transport temperature control products, refrigerated display merchandisers, refrigeration systems and controls, air tools, golf cars and utility vehicles. In addition, the Company believes it is a leading supplier in U.S. markets for architectural hardware products, mechanical locks, and electronic and biometric access-control technologies.