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CompX International Inc. Overview

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5430 Lbj Fwy., Ste. 1700 Dallas, 
TX 75240 United States
Phone: 972-448-1400
Fax:972-448-1445

CompX International Inc. Rankings

Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

CompX International tries to keep the workday smooth, theft-free, and painless. Through CompX's three divisions, security products, furniture components, and marine components, the company makes ball bearing slides, cabinet locks, and ergonomic computer support systems. Its primary customers are office furniture makers, but its components are used in recreational vehicles, ignition systems, vending equipment, mailboxes, appliances, and computer equipment. CompX's ball bearing slides are sold under names such as Dynaslide and Waterloo; its locks are sold under such names as National Cabinet Lock, Fort Lock, and Chicago Lock. NL Industries owns 87% of CompX International.

CompX International Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US furniture manufacturing industry includes about 20,000 companies with about $60 billion in combined annual revenue. Major companies include Steelcase, HNI, Herman Miller, La-Z-Boy, Sealy, and Furniture Brands International. Some segments, such as mattress manufacturing and office furniture manufacturing, are highly concentrated, but the industry as a whole is fragmented: the largest 50 companies generate less than 40 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2512, 2511, 2434, 2426, 2514, 2541, 2531, 2517, 2519, 2521, 2522

NAICS: 337124, 337122, 337121, 337110, 337125, 337215, 337214, 337127, 337129, 337211, 337212

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage declines in consumer and business spending on furniture?

Household and office furniture sales depend on the health of the US economy. Household furniture sales are strongly affected by home sales and new home construction. Office furniture sales are sensitive to job growth, corporate spending, and new...

 

How are low-cost imports affecting the company?

Despite the recent decrease in imports, US manufacturers face challenges from foreign competitors in the furniture market. Because of the high labor content of most furniture, manufacturers in low-cost countries such as Vietnam and China are able to...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Furniture Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US fabricated metal product manufacturing industry includes about 55,000 companies with about $295 billion in combined annual revenue. Major companies in specialty segments include Ball Corporation, Flowserve, Mueller Industries, Snap-On, and The Timken Company. Because of the special manufacturing processes involved for individual parts, most companies make a limited range of products. The industry as a whole is fragmented: the largest 50 companies account for about 20 percent of revenue. But concentration can be high in industry segments such as boiler, cutlery, metal can, and spring manufacturing.

    SIC: 3411, 3412, 3421, 3423, 3425, 3429, 3431, 3432, 3441, 3442, 3443, 3444, 3446, 3448, 3449, 3451, 3452, 3462, 3463, 3466, 3469, 3479, 3482, 3483, 3484, 3489, 3491, 3492, 3493, 3495, 3498, 3499, 3543, 3562, 3599, 3399, 3291, 3315, 3398

    NAICS: 332111, 332112, 332114, 332115, 332116, 332117, 332211, 332212, 332213, 332214, 332311, 332312, 332313, 332321, 332322, 332323, 332410, 332420, 332431, 332439, 332510, 332611, 332612, 332618, 332710, 332721, 332722, 332811, 332812, 332813, 332911, 332912, 332913, 332919, 332991, 332992, 332993, 332994, 332995, 332996, 332997, 332998, 332999

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How cyclical are the markets that the company sells to?

    Demand for fabricated metal parts is heavily driven by US manufacturing levels, especially for equipment and machinery. US production of fabricated metal products dropped more than 20 percent during the recession of the late 2000s. A greater reliance...

     

    How are low-cost imports affecting the company's domestic market?

    Imports of simple metal products have increased from nations such as China that have access to low-cost raw materials and labor. Imports of fabricated metal products from China rose by 40 percent between 2006 and 2011.

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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      CompX International Inc. Overview

      Top 3 Competitors

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      Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

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      Location: Stockholm, Sweden

      Company: The Eastern Company
      Location: Naugatuck, CT

      Industries where CompX International Inc. Competes

      Hardware & Fastener Manufacturing
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      Competitive Landscape Brief

      Demand is strongly affected by the level of business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing. Smaller companies can compete effectively by offering specialty products or superior service. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $800,000.

      CompX International Inc. Competitive Landscape

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      Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Key Numbers
      • Profitability
      • Valuation
      • Operations
      • Financial Ratios
      • Per Share Data ($)
      • Growth Statistics
      • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

        Company Landscape Report Highlights

        • Competitors List

          Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

        • Competitive Landscape

          Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

        Competitive Landscape Report

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