# Worthington Industries

> Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises designs, manufactures and acquires branded tools, cylinders, water-system products and building components. Its steel-processing business became independent Worthington Steel in December 2023. The remaining company sells through retailers, distributors and equipment manufacturers and participates in ceiling-grid and steel-framing joint ventures.

- **Founded:** 1955
- **Headquarters:** Columbus, United States
- **Founders:** John H. McConnell (Founder)
- **Products:** Building Performance Solutions, Trade & Specialty Solutions, Bernzomatic, Balloon Time, Amtrol / Well-X-Trol
- **Notable:** Expanded from a US$600 founding loan in 1955 to public ownership in 1968., Completed the Worthington Steel separation on December 1, 2023., Reported fiscal 2026 net sales of US$1.381 billion and US$170.2 million in free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure.

## Products & services

- **Building Performance Solutions** — Cylinders and engineered components for heating, cooling, cooking and water, plus HVAC and metal-roof components. Renamed from Building Products in September 2026.
- **Trade & Specialty Solutions** — Tools, portable propane, helium and other specialty products for professionals and consumers; renamed from Consumer Products in September 2026.
- **Bernzomatic** — Torches, fuel and accessories, including the FirePoint Creator Tool for detailed creative work.
- **Balloon Time** — Portable helium-filled balloon kits and accessories for celebrations.
- **Amtrol / Well-X-Trol** — Well-water tanks, expansion tanks and pressure-management products; ASME-certified offerings also support data-center liquid cooling.
- **LEVEL5 Tools** — Drywall finishing tools for tradespeople.
- **Elgen Manufacturing** — HVAC components, ductwork and structural framing; acquired June 18, 2025.
- **LSI Group** — Metal-roof clips and retrofit components, including Roof Hugger; acquired January 16, 2026.
- **Ragasco** — Composite LPG cylinders; acquisition completed June 3, 2024.
- **WAVE and ClarkDietrich** — Ceiling suspension systems and metal framing supplied through unconsolidated joint ventures.

## Achievements

- Expanded from a US$600 founding loan in 1955 to public ownership in 1968.
- Completed the Worthington Steel separation on December 1, 2023.
- Reported fiscal 2026 net sales of US$1.381 billion and US$170.2 million in free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure.
- Reported US$343.9 million in fiscal 2027 first-quarter net sales, including 7% organic growth and 6 percentage points from acquisitions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 22, announced participation in the November 12 Baird Global Industrial Conference, following a scheduled November 10 Investor and Analyst Day.
- **2026-09** — Renamed Building Products to Building Performance Solutions and Consumer Products to Trade & Specialty Solutions.
- **2026-09** — Reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter net sales of US$343.9 million, up 13%, and net earnings of US$42.6 million.
- **2026-06** — Reported fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of US$1.381 billion.
- **2026-01** — Completed the acquisition of LSI Group; fiscal 2026 report records US$206.6 million net of acquired cash.

## Links

- Website: https://www.worthingtonenterprises.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worthingtonenterprises/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorthingtonEnterprisesInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthingtonenterprises/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorthingtonEnterprisesInc

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