RectorSeal® LLC, Houston, a manufacturer and distributor of quality HVAC/R products, and part of the CSW Industrials, Inc. [Nasdaq:CSWI] group of companies, has been named an approved master distributor for K-Flex® Youngsville, N.C., one of the HVAC/R industry’s largest manufacturers of refrigerant lineset insulation and tapes for commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

The distribution relationship will initially comprise of three top-selling product lines manufactured by K-Flex, a 31-year-old, family-owned business with 13 international plants and a marketing reach into 43 countries. RectorSeal will distribute the following products to traditional HVAC/R wholesale distributors in the U.S. and Canada:

Titan™–a closed cell, elastomeric foam insulation with a flexible, co-extruded UV- resistant jacketing for linesets. Titan offers UV/moisture resistance with a tough and nearly impenetrable jacket that protects piping from outdoor elements, animals and lawn care string trimmers.

Foam Tape–a NBR/PVC-based, closed cell, elastomeric tape with a factory-applied pressure sensitive adhesive that forms a long-lasting bond. It’s perfect for short pipe runs or where tubing insulation is impractical to cover, such as covering fittings or valves.

Cork Tape–a 55-percent cork-filled, rubber-based insulating tape with a grainy, rubber-like consistency. It’s also ideal for covering fittings and valves.

All three products and their energy-saving thermal dynamic characteristics comply with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and International Residential Code (IRC).

K-Flex’s product lines complement RectorSeal’s ductless mini-split, VRF/VRV and conventional air conditioning accessories. “We see RectorSeal as a leading HVAC/R manufacturer that also has an excellent distribution footprint,” said Matt Hair, K-Flex’s North American director of sales. “They presented an exciting vision for our products’ sales growth that would benefit our company as well as the industry. RectorSeal’s demonstrated success as a provider of comprehensive line of accessories leads wholesalers and contractors to their website to find products, such as lineset insulation and tapes.”

“This relationship expands our product line, but more importantly it allows our independent distributors to now execute smaller quantities of K-Flex within their Rectorseal orders without incurring large inventories and separate freight charges,” said Jeff Underwood, RectorSeal’s vice president—sales and marketing. “Our ultimate goal is to make it easy for distributors to do business with us.”

The three product lines are the inaugurating foundation for the partnering, however Hair sees great potential in RectorSeal adding more of K-Flex’s existing and in-development product lines in the future.

About RectorSeal

The RectorSeal LLC, is a manufacturer of chemical, mechanical and firestopping products for the professional trades. The company is centered on a simple mission: To provide innovative solutions to the professional trades. RectorSeal wants to help professionals in the heating & cooling, plumbing, electrical and construction industries perform their work faster and with greater reliability. Founded in 1937, RectorSeal originally focused on manufacturing specialty chemical sealants. One of our first products, RectorSeal Number 5, became a staple of the plumbing industry, serving as a common thread sealant throughout the U.S. Since these beginnings, RectorSeal has continued to grow by expanding its offering of chemical and mechanical products to support the tradesman. Today, RectorSeal has developed a robust line of chemical, mechanical and firestopping products. These products are distributed through an extensive wholesale distribution network. Primary products include thread sealants, firestopping sealants, plastic pipe cements, anti-seize compounds, fluxes, lubricants, chemical cleaners, duct sealants, leak locators, and other specialized products. Many of these products have built a strong following among contractors due to their differentiated performance and from being the first to tackle challenges faced by the professional trade. For more information, visit www.rectorseal.com, email: marketing@rectorseal.com or call (800) 231-3345.

About CSW Industrials

CSWI is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and domain expertise across two segments: Industrial Products and Specialty Chemicals. CSWI’s broad portfolio of leading products provides performance optimizing solutions to its customers. CSWI’s products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications, sealants, and high-performance specialty lubricants. Markets that CSWI serves include: HVAC/R, architecturally-specified building products, general industrial, plumbing, rail, energy, and mining.
For more information, please visit www.cswindustrials.com.