CompX International
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into NL Industries. (Discuss) Proposed since January 2014. |
| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| AMEX: CIX[1] | |
| Industry | Security & Protection Services |
| Founded | August 4, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas |
Area served | the United States |
Key people | David Bowers (CEO) |
| Services | Security Products, Furniture Components and Marine Components |
 US$ 83.2 million (2012)[2] | |
| US$ 35.0 million (2012)[2] | |
| Total assets | US$ 150.2 million (2012)[2] |
| Total equity | US$ 102.1 million (2012)[2] |
Number of employees | 466 (2013)[3] |
| Website | www |
CompX International Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of security products and recreational marine components in the world.[4] Located in Dallas, Texas, CompX International Inc. is also a subsidiary of NL Industries, Inc.[3] The business of the company is divided into three segments: Security Products, Furniture Components and Marine Components. Their products are designed to meet the high-end applications.[5] CompX International Inc. offers its products through original equipment manufacturers and distributors.[6]
History
Based in Dallas, Texas, the company was founded to open business on August 4, 1993.[7][8]
In March 1998, CompX International Inc. completed its Initial Public Offering, making it a public company with stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol of ‘’’CIX’’’.[5]
On Jan 11, 2000, CompX International Inc. acquired Chicago Lock Co. successfully for about $9.2 million in cash, which was borrowed under its existing credit facility.[9]
In 1999, CompX International moved the corporate headquarters from Mauldin, S.C. to Houston.[10][11]
In May 2002, CompX International achieved an agreement to close its Dallas corporate office.[12]
In September 2004, NL Industries completed the acquisition of 68% of CompX International for $168.6 million.[13]
In December 2012, CompX International Inc. sold its Furniture Components operations to Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company for approximately $59 million in cash.[14]
Leadership
The main person of the company are listed as follows[15]
- David Bowers - President, Chief Executive Officer
- Darryl Halbert - Chief Financial Officer
References
- ^ traded marks
- ^ a b c d 2012 Annual Report
- ^ a b number of employees
- ^ "General business in annual report" (PDF).
- ^ a b Products aimed markedt Porduct market
- ^ Company descriptions]
- ^ Foundation in Yahoo
- ^ foundation time
- ^ [1]
- ^ "CompX moves to Houston" Houston Business Journal
- ^ CompX moved to Houston
- ^ CompX International close Dallas corporate office
- ^ "NL Industries closes buy of 68% of CompX for $168.6M". September 24, 2004. Retrieved Dec 6, 2013.
- ^ "COMPX Announces the Completion of the Sale of its Furniture Components Operation".
- ^ Managers