Skip to footer STORM INDUSTRIES Innovation, Integrity Since 1932 WHO WE ARE INVESTMENTS COMPANIES NEWS TEAM CAREERS CONTACT Main Content Storm Industries Over 80 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 85-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 have been industry leader in flow control systems, including control valves, safety valves, check valves, to energy, gas, medical, industrial products sectors. We are a supplier to large Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as custom equipment developers along with replacement parts. Buckner and Superior Controls are industry leaders 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 STORMPROPERTIES NEWS Storm Properties Signs Sports Research Corp. at Storm Business Park Storm Properties Acquires 144-Unit Multi-Family Property in Phoenix Storm Properties Signs Wendy’s to Long Term Lease IPD E-NEWSLETTER POSTINGS IPD Xtra Announces New Partnership Expanding Product Reach to Emissions Products Visit Us at MinExpo 2021 IPD Goes Big with New Valvetrain Components for CAT® G3600 KINGSTONVALVES NEWS What is a Safety Valve? CABP Expo Exhibitor ICDA Exhibitor BUCKNERSUPERIOR NEWS BIG THINGS FOR SUPERIOR Landscape Expo Exhibitor Gary Pendleton/CAIA Scholarship Recipient Meet Our Team Thomas K. Grzywacz Chief Executive Officer Karen Beisch Vice President of Human Resources Jon Corbin 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 info@stormind.com Storm Investments, Inc. 23223 S. Normandie Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 t: 310.986.2439 f: 310.530.3967 info@storminvestments.com Storm Properties, Inc. 23223 S. Normandie Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 t: 310.986.2128 f: 310.530.7996 info@storm-properties.com Kingston 23201 S. Normandie Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 t: 310.326.8287 f: 310.326.8310 info@kingstonvalves.com Buckner & Superior Irrigation 23201 S. Normandie Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 t: 310.326.8287 f: 310.326.8310 info@bucknersuperior.com Reed Valley Ranch 36521 Reed Valley Road Hemet, CA 92544-9306 t: 951.767.0524 f: 951.767.2060 info@reedvalleyranch.com Industrial Parts Depot, LLC 23231 Normandie Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 t: 310.530.1900 f: 310.530.6162 contact@ipdparts.com IPD, Houston 9366 Wallisville, Suite 160 Houston, TX 77013 t: 713.672.9081 f: 713.672.9084 contact@ipdparts.com IPD, Cleveland 11266 Royalton Road, Suite A North Royalton, OH 44133 t: 440.237.9164 f: 440.237.6344 contact@ipdparts.com IPD, Portland 13124 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 t: 503.257.9555 f: 503.252.4262 contact@ipdparts.com IPD, Denmark IPD APS. Abolten 20 Kolding 6000, Denmark t: +45 7550 7666 f: +45 7550 8965 contact@ipdparts.com IPD, Australia 1-4 Bonz Place Seven Hills, NSW 2147 Australia t: +61 2 9620 9200 f: +61 2 9620 5076 contact@ipdparts.com.au Footer © STORM INDUSTRIES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRIVACY POLICY A PREMIUM WORDPRESS WEBSITE BY IMFORZA Privacy & Cookies: By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy