General Info

Katy Industries is a diversified manufacturing company with operations in two primary industry segments, including consumer products and commercial products. Its Woods Industries subsidiary is one of North America's largest marketers and distributors of consumer electric products, including extension cords, work lights, surge protectors and power strips. The company s Contico Manufacturing subsidiary manufactures and distributes a wide variety of consumer storage, home and automotive products. Other subsidiary, Continental Manufacturing, offers a complete line of plastic tools and containers for the janitorial and food service industries. Its Disco subsidiary is a manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and specialty products for the restaurant and food service industries. Other subsidiary, Gemtex manufactures specialty abrasive products that are sold worldwide under Glit, FinishFast, Gemtex and private label brand names. Katy Industries is headquartered in Arlington, Va.