Masco

Masco Corporation is a manufacturer of products for the home improvement and new home construction markets. Comprising more than 20 companies, the Masco conglomerate operates nearly 60 manufacturing facilities in the United States and over 20 in other parts of the world. Since 1969 it trades on the NYSE.

Masco Corp. is engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. It operates through the following business segments: Cabinets and Related Products, Plumbing Products, Decorative Architectural Products, and Other Specialty Products. The Cabinets and Related Products segment manufacture and sell value-priced, stock, and semi-custom assembled cabinetry for kitchen, bath, storage, home office, and home entertainment applications. The Plumbing Products segment includes manufacture of faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bathing units, shower enclosures, and toilets. The Decorative Architectural Products segment produces architectural coatings, including paints, primers, specialty paint products, stains and waterproofing products. The Other Specialty Products segment manufactures and sells vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum windows, and patio doors. The company was founded by Alex Manoogian in 1929 and is headquartered in Taylor, MI.