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Innovation, Integrity Since 1932

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Storm Industries

Over 90 years of innovation and integrity

Who We Are

In 1932, twenty-eight year old Walter Storm set out with a can-do, entrepreneurial spirit and a modest capital investment to establish Western Brass Works in Los Angeles. Guided by vision and determination, Storm built his company into the largest brass foundry in the western United States.

Over its 90-year history, Storm Industries, Inc. has developed a reputation for successfully developing, acquiring, owning and operating businesses. The firm maintains the highest ethical standards, providing employees with exceptional opportunities for both personal and professional growth while consistently producing outstanding returns for shareholders. The organization continues to increase revenues through organic growth and highly selective investments keyed to emerging opportunities that expand upon Storm’s core areas of expertise.

Storm is “in it for the long haul,” pursuing challenges and seeking the opportunities that will help the affiliated businesses move forward in a fast-paced world. Uncompromising quality, integrity and best business practices are built in at every level of the organization to ensure excellence – for customer, employee, product and company.

The Company works to support a team-first corporate culture while strengthening each business for independence in its day-to-day operations. Simply put, the people of Storm Industries pride themselves on a “can-do” attitude; whether they are helping their customers, working with their team, or meeting a deadline on their own, Storm people find a way to get the job done!

Investments

Storm Industries has a long tradition of investing in companies across all stages of the business life cycle. Along with our capital we bring experience, relationships, and strategic management to assist stakeholders achieve their goals.

Storm Investment Fund is our venture capital investment company. Founded in 2016 to further diversify Storm Industries’ holdings, it seeks to invest in forward thinking companies with great ideas, exceptional leadership, and promising futures.

 

Venture Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

 

 

 

Our Companies

Transitioning into today’s Storm Industries, Inc., Walter’s early success has evolved into a diversified family of thriving businesses.

Since 1955, Quality, innovation and engineering have lead IPD’s way in the design, manufacturing and distribution of after-market diesel engine parts in commercial on-highway, energy, gas, mining and marine sectors around the globe. Today, IPD serves its customers across the world from seven locations in four continents.

Since 1908, Kingston Valves has protected people, processes, and equipment by providing high-quality and reliable industrial valves for critical process control applications. The design, manufacturing, and distribution of safety valves, flow control valves, check valves, drain valves, and custom OEM designed valves is driven by our commitment to quality and safety for our employees and our customers.

Superior is an industry leader in commercial, residential, golf, and agricultural irrigation products. Known for their expertise in brass products, each of these brands has long led the way in their respective markets.

 

Our Real Estate business, Storm Properties, Inc. is an entrepreneurial and innovative company with extensive experience in residential, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties. The company has acquired, developed, built and sold numerous projects over the years.

Located next to Mt. San Jacinto in Hemet, CA, Reed Valley Ranch is operating and raising quality livestock since 1867 and breeding quality Angus cattle for over 60 years. It occupies 830+ acres of the beautiful oak groves, lush valleys and rugged hills.

Recent News

RSS StormProperties News

  • Storm Properties Acquires 59-Unit Multi-Family Property in Mesa, Arizona
  • Storm Properties Acquires 76-Unit Multi-Family Property in Phoenix
  • Storm Properties Opportunistically Sells 39-Single-Family Lot Subdivision in Torrance

RSS IPD E-Newsletter Postings

  • IPD Xtra Adds a Collection of New Alternators and Starters
  • IPD Announces New Company IDS – A Simple Way to Connect Assets With Owners, Operators, Managers and Service Channels
  • IPD Xtra Announces New Partnership Expanding Product Reach to Emissions Products

RSS KingstonValves News

  • NEW Stainless Steel Soft Seat Safety Valves
  • Hard Seat and Soft Seat Safety Relief Valves
  • How to Avoid Supply Chain Disruptions

RSS Superior News

  • REBRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT
  • Efficient Irrigation Tips
  • BIG THINGS FOR SUPERIOR

Meet Our Team


Thomas K. Grzywacz
Chief Executive Officer

Karen Beisch
Vice President of Human Resources

Jon Corbin
Senior Director Finance & Tax

 


Michael Badar
President of IPD


Brian Babb
President of Buckner Superior & Kingston


Jay Ahluwalia
President of Real Estate

 

Board of Directors


Claudia Storm Grzywacz
Director, Chair – Real Estate Committee

Elizabeth Storm McGovern
Director

Fred M. Whitaker, P.C.
Outside General Counsel

 


Doug Gfeller
Director, Chair – Compensation Committee

Kenneth J. Harrisberger
Director, Chair – Audit Committee

Randall Herrel
Director

Contact Us

Storm Industries, Inc.
23223 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.534.5232
f: 310.530.3967
[email protected]
Storm Investments, Inc.
23223 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.986.2439
f: 310.530.3967
[email protected]
Storm Properties, Inc.
23223 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.986.2128
f: 310.530.7996
[email protected]

 

Kingston
23201 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.326.8287
f: 310.326.8310
[email protected]
Superior
23201 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.326.8287
f: 310.326.8310
[email protected]
Reed Valley Ranch
36521 Reed Valley Road
Hemet, CA 92544-9306
t: 951.767.0524
f: 951.767.2060
[email protected]

 

Industrial Parts Depot, LLC
23231 Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
t: 310.530.1900
f: 310.530.6162
[email protected]
IPD, Houston
9366 Wallisville, Suite 160
Houston, TX 77013
t: 713.672.9081
f: 713.672.9084
[email protected]
IPD, Cleveland
11266 Royalton Road, Suite A
North Royalton, OH 44133
t: 440.237.9164
f: 440.237.6344
[email protected]

 

IPD, Denmark
IPD APS. Abolten 20
Kolding 6000, Denmark
t: +45 7550 7666
f: +45 7550 8965
[email protected]
IPD, Australia
1-4 Bonz Place
Seven Hills, NSW 2147 Australia
t: +61 2 9620 9200
f: +61 2 9620 5076
[email protected]

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