The Crawford Group is a diversified investment company focused primarily on four strategic businesses:  Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction and Real Estate, along with other passive investments.  The company and its affiliates currently employ over 1,300 people in 14 states and three countries.

Manufacturing
The manufacturing businesses are focused on either plastics or electronics and specialize in high as well as lower volume production and remanufacturing of components for the automotive and commercial electronics industries.  The plastics division has plants in Clinton Township, Michigan, and Mexico City, Mexico.  Its process capabilities include injection molding, both thermoplastic and thermoset materials as well as sonic welding, heat staking, hot stamping and assembly.

The electronics division is located in Harrisburg, PA.  It manufactures and remanufactures automotive and truck electronic controllers for engine, brake, transmission and other applicable systems.  Its products are sold to the automotive and truck OEMS to meet past model service requirements.

Distribution
In 2005, Mr. Crawford and his Cignet partner, Pat Greene, acquired an 80% interest in Beck/Arnley.  Beck/Arnley, headquartered in Nashville, TN, was founded in 1914 and focuses on the distribution of foreign nameplate parts to the automotive aftermarket.

Construction
The primary companies in the construction group are FNF Industries based in Phoenix, Arizona and Gates and its affiliates located in Naples, FL.
FNF is an industry leader in heavy/highway construction in the southwest United States.  It is one of the 20 largest private companies in Arizona and has been voted the best highway construction company in Arizona for eight consecutive years.

Real Estate
In 2004, The Crawford Group acquired an interest in the Gates Companies where Mr. Crawford currently serves as their Chairman.  Gates is a general contractor and real estate developer based in Naples, FL.  It is the second largest contractor in Southwest Florida and enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and performance.

The Crawford Group’s income producing real estate investments are located primarily in Florida, Louisiana and Indiana.  They include apartments, retail, office and industrial properties.  In addition, its affiliates are actively involved in condominium, retail and office development in Florida, Louisiana and Colorado.