Verified Sep 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Fairfield, Illinois
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Since 1935
CTBD, also known as Airtex Products LP, manufactures thermal and fluid systems, including fuel pumps and water pumps. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois, the company operates with 50-100 employees. CTBD serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors.
CTBD at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
50-100
Combined Airtex-ASC · US plant offshored in 2010s
Founded
1935
As Chefford Master Manufacturing · ASC pumps since 1976
Headquarters
Fairfield, Illinois
Water pump plant · brand office in Fairfield, Illinois
Ownership
First Brands Group
Chapter 11 since Sep 2025 · via Trico 2019
Certifications
IATF 16949
Claimed · also ISO 14001
Import activity
4,216
ASC Industries US import shipments on record
Known customers
Ford · GM · Mazda
OE programs · company statement
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records, ASC Industries, North Canton OH
US sea imports
4,216
Top origins
China
Most recent shipment
Sep 3, 2026
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from CTBD.
What this tells a buyer
The company has over 75 years of experience in the automotive sector.
CTBD holds ISO/TS 16949:2002 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.
CTBD is part of UCI International.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Sep 29, 2026
Overview
CTBD, also known as Airtex Products LP, manufactures thermal and fluid systems, including fuel pumps and water pumps. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois, the company operates with 50-100 employees. CTBD serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1935 |
Headquarters | Fairfield, Illinois |
Employees | 50-100 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
What CTBD makes
CTBD holds ISO/TS 16949:2002 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.
Company details
CTBD is part of UCI International. CTBD was founded in 1935, has an estimated 50-100 employees, and is headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
What does CTBD make?
CTBD, also known as Airtex Products LP, manufactures thermal and fluid systems, including fuel pumps and water pumps. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois, the company operates with 50-100 employees. CTBD serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors.
Where is CTBD headquartered?
CTBD is headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois (407 W Main St, Fairfield, Illinois, 62837).
When was CTBD founded?
CTBD was founded in 1935.
How big is CTBD?
CTBD has an estimated 50-100 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
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Latest news
Jan 2026
First Brands Group said it would wind down its Autolite, Brake Parts Inc., and Cardone subsidiaries after failing to secure funding or complete a sale; its founders were later indicted on federal fraud charges.
Sep 2025
First Brands Group, the ultimate parent of Airtex, filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sep 28, 2025 in the Southern District of Texas amid an alleged $2.3 billion receivables shortfall (BusinessWire, court filings).
Jan 2019
Trico Group acquired the Performance Pumps business, ASC Industries and Airtex Products, from UCI International for about $75 million (aftermarketNews, Jones Day).
Refreshed weekly · updated Sep 27, 2026
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