K & W Products

K & W Products is a manufacturer of specialty automotive chemicals acquired by Berkshire Hathaway on January 6, 1976.

📝 Business and Operations

Product Line: Manufactures radiator and block sealants, gasket compounds, and fuel/oil additives.
Brand Strength: The company possesses extensive trademark and trade name protection for its automotive maintenance products.
Geography: Operates manufacturing plants in California and Indiana.
Strategic Fit: While relatively small ($2 million in sales at acquisition), K & W provided a solid, taxable income stream that helped offset insurance underwriting losses.