CST acquires Conservatek Industries Inc.

June 1, 2008
CST Industries Inc. (CST) has acquired Conservatek Industries Inc. The Sterling Group LP, a Houston TX-based private equity firm, is the majority owner

CST Industries Inc. (CST) has acquired Conservatek Industries Inc. The Sterling Group LP, a Houston TX-based private equity firm, is the majority owner of CST.

Headquartered in Conroe TX, Conservatek is a manufacturer and installer of custom-designed aluminum covers for various industries and applications worldwide. The company's product offering includes aluminum geodesic domes, extruded and formed flat covers, truss- and joist-supported roof structures, and custom architectural cover designs. Conservatek provides covers for storage tank applications in water, wastewater, and petroleum as well as large dome structures for storage of dry bulk materials.

CST, headquartered in Kansas City, manufactures and erects factory-coated metal storage tanks. CST provides proprietary glass-fused-to-steel and epoxy coating technology for its factory-welded and bolted storage systems. CST's existing company portfolio consists of Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products, and CST Vulcan Inc. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are in Parsons KS, Winchester TN, DeKalb IL, and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Dubai.