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Gibraltar Industries Inc.

(ROCK) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$474.7M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.2B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer, processor, and distributor of residential and commercial building products and processed metal products for the building and construction, industrial, and automotive markets. Our building products are used by homeowners and builders to provide structural and architectural enhancements for residential and commercial building projects. Our processed metal products are comprised primarily of steel shaped to specific widths and hardened to certain tolerances as required by our customers. We serve customers in a variety of industries in all 50 states and throughout the world. We operate 56 facilities in 23 states, Canada, England, Germany, and Poland, giving us a broad platform for just-in-time delivery and support to our customers. Our strategy is to position Gibraltar as the low-cost provider and market share leader in niche product areas that offer the opportunity for margin enhancement and sales growth over the long-term. Gibraltar reports in two business segments: Building Products and Processed Metal Products. Our Building Products segment focuses on expanding market share in the residential markets, further penetrating domestic and international commercial building, industrial, and architectural markets, participating as a buyer in our industry consolidation, and improving its operational productivity and efficiency through both operational excellence and facility consolidation.

Chief Executive Officer
Brian J. Lipke
Number of Employees 3,270
Contact Information

3556 Lake Shore Rd

Buffalo, New York 14219-1445

gibraltar1.com

(716) 826-6500

NAICS Code Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing: 331221

Recent Events

  • Gibraltar upbeat in down 3Q

    11/05/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • RBC Capital Maintains a Sector Perform on Gibraltar Industries ROCK; Raises PT

    9/25/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • BRIEF-KeyBanc upgrades Reliance Steel & Aluminum to buy

    9/21/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Brian J. Lipke Chief Executive Officer
Gary K. Henry President, Noll & Norwesco
Henning N. Kornbrekke President
Joseph D. Smith President, Alabama Metal Indus Corp
David W. Kay Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Smith Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Paul Murray Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development
Timothy J. Heasley Senior Vice President
Barry Ashwell Vice President, Sales & Marketing
David A. McCartney Vice President of Information Systems
Jim Henderson Vice President, Sales & Marketing
John E. Wagner Vice President of Supply Chain Management
Ken Houseknecht Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations
Ken Krieger Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations
Kevin Cullen Vice President of Operations
Richard K Cullen Vice President, Operations
Roy Tomkinson Vice President, Sales, Cmi
Tim O'Mara Vice President, Sales
Timothy F. Murphy Vice President of Treasury Operations
Todd Schwaba Vice President, Wholesale Sales
William Gable Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Chris Foster Director, Sales
Gary Cowan Director of Sales and Marketing
Peter Ciotta Director, Corp Communications
Shelly Doubet Manager, Customer Service
Carl P Spezio
Stephen L. Duffy
Arthur A. Russ Director
William J Columbo Director
William P. Montague Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
David N. Campbell Board of Directors
Gerald S. Lippes Board of Directors
Jim Reddington Board of Directors
Robert E. Sadler, JR. Board of Directors
William J. Colombo Board of Directors

Brian J. Lipke has been Chairman of the Board since 1992 and Chief Executive Officer since 1987 and a Director of the Company since its formation. He also served as President of the Company through 1999. From 1972 to 1987, Mr. Lipke held various positions with the Company in production, purchasing and divisional management. He is also a director of Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, Moog Inc. and the Buffalo Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a member of a local government agency.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
MOOG Inc. Board of Directors Current
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Director Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. President Former
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director Former
The University of Akron Former

Gary Henry has been President of Noll/NorWesCo, since April 2007, and oversees operations in Fife , WA ; Portland , OR ; and Stockton , CA . He also overseas Gibraltar 's CMI and Weather Guard subsidiaries. With more than 25 years of experience in the HVAC, refrigeration, and air movement and distribution industries, he joined Gibraltar from Hart & Cooley, where he was President from 2000 to 2006.

Organization Position Status
Noll Manufacturing Company President Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. President, Noll & Norwesco Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. President Current
Rexam PLC Chief Executive Officer Former
The Stanley Works President Former
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President Former
The Stanley Works General Manager, Hardware Division Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. President, Alabama Metal Indus Corp Current
Alabama Metal Industries Corporation President Former
New Standard Corporation President Former
New Standard Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
York International Corporation Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing Operations Former
New Standard Corporation Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Treasurer Current
Tecumseh Products Company Chief Financial Officer Former
Tecumseh Products Company Vice President Former
RTI International Metals, Inc. Corporate Controller Former
Tecumseh Products Company Treasurer Former

Kenneth W. Smith was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2008. Before joining Gibraltar, Smith served as Chief Financial Officer of Circor International (NYSE: CIR), a global manufacturer of flow control components sold to aerospace, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, maritime, and oil and gas end markets, since 2000. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current

Paul Murray has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development, since May 2004. Murray joined Gibraltar in 1997 as Vice President of Administration, managing the Human Resource and Information Technology functions to match the company’s growth. Prior to Gibraltar, Murray’s career covered more than 25 years with Pratt & Lambert and later The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development Current
Pratt & Lambert NA Former
The Sherwin-Williams Company NA Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Corporate Controller Current
Certified Management Company Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Current
MRC Industrial Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
SPS Technologies LLC Group Controller Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Sales & Marketing Current

David A. McCartney was named Vice President of Information Systems on October 4, 2005. Prior to joining Gibraltar, McCartney served as a consultant to a $300 million consumer goods company where he planned and managed supply chain execution and operational improvements. Before that, he served as Practice Leader for EMC Corporation and has held several leadership positions with Bausch & Lomb, a $2.2 billion eye care company. McCartney began his career with Andersen Consulting where he served as both an Analyst and Manager.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Information Systems Current
Accenture Ltd. Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Sales & Marketing Current

John Wagner has been Vice President of Supply Chain Management since September 2004. Throughout his more than 20-year career, Wagner has worked for large multi-national companies recognized as leaders in procurement and supply chain management. Most recently, Wagner was working for United Technology’s Carrier Division in Indianapolis, IN, where he was Director of Supply Chain Management of Carrier’s North American Residential Business Unit, a $2-billion business. There, he oversaw strategic global sourcing and material spending for multiple Carrier locations.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Supply Chain Management Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations Current
National Investor Relations Institute Board of Directors Current
Niri Virtual Board of Directors Current
Public Relations Society of America Board of Directors Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director, Investor Relations Former

Organization Position Status
Edunations President Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations Current
Edunations Board of Directors Current

Cullen comes to Gibraltar with more than 30 years of comprehensive production and operations management experience, including expertise in lean production methods, project management, acquisition integration, materials management, and global supply chain integration. Most recently, Cullen served as Corporate Manager of Lean Manufacturing for Carrier Corporation, a global leader in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems based in Syracuse, NY. He led the global implementation of Carrier’s Lean programs including Lean Assessment, Value Stream Mapping, 3P (Production, Preparation, Process) and DFx (Design For Assembly, Manufacturing, etc.). Prior to Carrier, Cullen served as Director of Manufacturing with Marquardt Switches Inc., Cazenovia, NY, a division of privately owned Marquardt, a German manufacturer of electronic systems serving the automotive, power tool, and appliance markets. Cullen was a significant contributor to successfully positioning Marquardt manufacturing for hyper-growth as he was responsible for overall manufacturing operations including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Planning, Scheduling, Industrial Engineering, Warehousing, Shipping, and Maintenance.Cullen began his career with Crouse-Hinds Company, a diversified worldwide manufacturer of electrical products based in Syracuse, NY, where he held successive leadership positions over a 24-year career including Quality Assurance Analyst, Master Production Planner, Supervisor of Assembly/Distribution, Warehousing and Maintenance Department, and Business Unit Manager. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Organization and Management at LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY, and an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Operations Current
Carrier Corporation Corporate Manager, Lean Manufacturing Former
Le Moyne College Bachelor's Degree In Organization and Management Former
Le Moyne College Bachelor's Degree In Organization and Management Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Sales, Cmi Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Sales Current

Timothy F. Murphy was named Vice President of Treasury Operations on January 23, 2009. Prior to this, he had served as Director of Financial Reporting and Director of Treasury Operations. He joined Gibraltar in 2004 from KPMG where he served as Senior Manager in their Buffalo and Syracuse offices. Mr. Murphy is a Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Treasury Operations Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director, Finance Reporting Former
Financial Reporting, Inc Director Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President, Wholesale Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Vice President of Sales and Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director, Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director of Sales and Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director, Corp Communications Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Manager, Customer Service Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Current

Stephen L. Duffy was appointed President of USP Structural Connectors and Auth Florence on April 22, 2009. Mr. Duffy has an extensive background in executive and general management, most recently as President of Wells Lamont Industrial Group, a division of the Marmon Group, a $7.5-billion industrial and consumer products company. He was also president of Actown Electrocoil, a division of Actuant Corporation and he has held various senior management positions at Groupe Safran, a $20-billion global leader in aerospace, security, and telecommunications.

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Current
Usp Structural Connectors President Former

Arthur A. Russ, Jr. has served as a Director of the Company since 1993. He has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1969 and is a partner in the firm of Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Russ is also a director of several private companies and nonprofit entities.

Organization Position Status
Buffalo, New York Partner Current
Phillips Lytle Llp Partner Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director Current

David N. Campbell has served as a Director of the Company since the consummation of the Company's Initial Public Offering. Mr. Campbell is currently a Managing Director of Innovation Advisors, an investment banking firm. Mr. Campbell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Xpedior, Inc., from September 1999 through November 2000. Before that, from July 1995 to September 1999, he was President of BBN Systems & Technologies and its successor, GTE Laboratories and Technologies. Mr. Campbell also is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Computer Task Group, Incorporated and the former Chairman of the Board of Dunlop Tire Corporation. Mr. Campbell also serves as a Director of Tektronix Corporation, and serves as Executive Director of Hands On Worldwide, a not-for-profit volunteer-based disaster response organization.

Organization Position Status
Computer Task Group Chief Executive Officer Current
The Hands Executive Director Current
MRO Software, Inc. Managing Director Current
Innovation Advisors Managing Director Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Tektronix, Inc. Director Current
MRO Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Power Steering Director Current
Tektronix, Inc. Member, Organization and Compensation Current
Powersteering Software, Inc. President Former
GTE Laboratories President Former
BBN Corporation President Former
BBN Systems, Inc. President Former
Computer Task Group Chairman of the Board Former
State University of New York at Buffalo Master of Science degree Former
Niagara University Bachelor of Science degree Former

Gerald S. Lippes has served as a Director of the Company since 1993 and was Secretary of the Company from December 2002 through November 2003. He has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1965 and is a partner in the firm of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP, located in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Lippes is also a director of several private companies.

Organization Position Status
Buffalo, New York Partner Current
Lippes, Silverstein, Mathias & Wexler Senior Managing Partner Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Highland Lease Corporation President & CEO Current
M&T Bank Corporation Executive Vice President Current
The Financial Services Roundtable Board of Directors Current
M&T Bank Corporation Board Director Former
M&T Bank Corporation Vice Chairman Current
Delaware North Companies, Inc. Board Member Current
The Financial Services Roundtable Member Current
M&T Bank Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
M&T Bank Corporation President Former
Mt Real Estate Trustee Former
M&T Securities, Inc. Board Chairman Former
Mt Real Estate Chairman Former
M&T Bank Corporation Board Chairman Former
M&T Securities, Inc. Director Former
Mt Real Estate Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director Current

William J. Colombo became our Vice Chairman in 2008. Previously, Mr. Colombo was President & Chief Operating Officer since 2001, and a member of our Board since 2002. From late in 1998 to 2001, Mr. Colombo served as President of dsports.com LLC, our internet commerce subsidiary. Mr. Colombo served as Chief Operating Officer and an Executive Vice President from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Colombo joined us in 1988. From 1977 to 1988, he held various field and corporate management positions with J.C. Penney.

Organization Position Status
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Vice Chairman of the Board Current
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. President Former
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Corporate Management Positions Former

William P. Montague - has been employed by the Company since April 1972 and is located in Amherst, NY. Prior to becoming CEO he was President and a Director of Mark IV from 1996. He was a Vice President of the Company from May 1974 and was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mark IV in March 1986. He holds both a B.S. degree in accounting and an M.B.A. degree from Wilkes University and is a certified public accountant. He is also a director of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. and IIMAK Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Director Current
International Imaging Materials, Inc. Director Current
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Elected A Director Former
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Controller Former
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Director Former
Wilkes University M.B.A. Degree Former
Wilkes University B.S. Degree In Accounting Former
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Team Member Former

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     ROCK $15.75 +0.46 (3.01% )
Average Volume 243,121
Shares Outstanding 30.14M
Market Cap 474.7M
Year High 16.05
Year Low 3.41
Earnings Per Share -1.22
P/E Ratio -12.91
Dividend 0.20
Yield 1.27
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