The Company believes it is one of the leading suppliers of specialty
plumbing, floor and surface protection and other hardware products to the
repair and remodeling market in the United States. The Company also distributes
its products in non-U.S. countries through its operations based in Asia,
primarily to wholesale distributors, industrial and original equipment
manufacturer (O.E.M.) customers. The Company distributes its products to
approximately 700 customers, including a wide variety of large national and
regional retailers, independent retail customers and wholesalers. The Companys
consolidated net sales...