Crawford United Corp. (CRAWA)

Overview

Crawford United Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is a diversified provider of specialty industrial products with a global footprint that includes the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and other international markets. The company, originally founded in 1910 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, embarks on offering solutions across two main segments: Commercial Air Handling Equipment and Industrial and Transportation Products. Having evolved through a name change from Hickok Incorporated to Crawford United Corporation in May 2019, the firm continues to expand its reach and diversify its offerings to meet the demands of various markets including health care, education, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, petrochemical markets, and more.

Products and Services

• Commercial Air Handling Equipment:

  This segment focuses on designing, manufacturing, and installing custom air handling solutions for large-scale commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Catering primarily to the healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing markets, Crawford United Corporation offers these solutions under the FactoryBilt and SiteBilt brand names.

• Industrial and Transportation Products:

  Under this segment, the company specializes in multiple areas, including:

  • Flexible Interlocking Metal Hoses: These are mainly supplied to heavy-duty truck manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers, and industries such as agriculture, industrial, and petrochemical.
  • Silicone and Hydraulic Hoses: Distributed to the agricultural and general industrial markets, focusing on durability and quality.
  • Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions: Offered services include CNC machining, anodizing, electro-polishing, and laser marking catering to diverse markets like defense, aerospace, and medical devices.
  • Rubber and Plastic Marine Hose: Catering to the recreational boating industry with high-quality hoses designed for marine applications.
  • Firefighting Truck and Emergency Vehicle Components: Includes hydraulic hoses, air tank assemblies, and related products specifically designed for manufacturers of firefighting trucks and other emergency vehicles.
• Engineered Forgings:

  Providing highly engineered forgings for sectors such as aerospace, industrial gas turbine, medical prosthetics, alternative energy, petrochemical, and defense industries, highlighting the company's diversification into high-value manufacturing.

• Technology Applications:

  Engagement in the development and commercialization of marketing and data analytic technology applications, demonstrating Crawford United Corporation's foray into tech-driven solutions. This diverse approach helps expand its reach beyond traditional manufacturing into sectors that require advanced technological integration.