Carlisle Companies is a manufacturing company focusing on highly engineered products, distribution, and aftermarket channels. Founded in 1917, the company has a diversified global portfolio which caters to various markets such as commercial roofing, energy, agriculture, mining, construction, aerospace, defense, food service, healthcare, sanitary maintenance, transportation, industrial, protective coating, and auto refinishing. Operating under the Carlisle Operating System (COS) and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, the company generated $3.5 billion in net sales in 2015.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Carlisle Companies is led by CEO David Christian Koch and employs around 14,000 people worldwide. The company's major divisions include Carlisle Construction Materials, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Carlisle Brake & Friction, and Carlisle FoodService Products. These divisions provide innovative product solutions to meet customer challenges across various industries while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer service. The company has a l long history of growth through acquisitions and product line expansions. Carlisle Companies continues to build market leadership that creates enduring competitive advantages and adds value for its shareholders.