Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Pineville, Louisiana
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Since 1958
Crest Industries is a family-owned holding company headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, founded in 1958 and originally established as Mid-State Electric Supply. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and operates eight subsidiaries, including Beta Engineering and DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations. The company serves the energy, petrochemical, electric utility, automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable energy sectors, and its metal fabrication capabilities include factory-built high-voltage substations. In October 2026, it joined the Missouri Association of Manufacturers as a new member.
Crest Industries at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Pineville, Louisiana
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
345
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
345
Named foreign suppliers
7
Top origins
Italy · Mexico · Portugal · Panama
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Crest Industries.
What this tells a buyer
No customs trade data is available in the record, but the company announced in September 2026 that its Mid-State Supply Company unit is opening a new warehouse in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers engineering, procurement, construction, and industrial services for custom projects, with products listed in the record including glass, LED, transmission, and steel.
Crest Industries is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and its facilities are reported in Louisiana, Ohio, and Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
68 years in operation (founded 1958).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Crest Industries is a family-owned holding company headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, founded in 1958 and originally established as Mid-State Electric Supply. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and operates eight subsidiaries, including Beta Engineering and DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations. The company serves the energy, petrochemical, electric utility, automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable energy sectors, and its metal fabrication capabilities include factory-built high-voltage substations. In October 2026, it joined the Missouri Association of Manufacturers as a new member.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1958 |
Headquarters | Pineville, Louisiana |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Crest Industries makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers engineering, procurement, construction, and industrial services for custom projects, with products listed in the record including glass, LED, transmission, and steel.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Glass, LED, Transmission, Steel (source: crestoperations.com).
Certifications
Crest Industries is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — crestoperations.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs trade data is available in the record, but the company announced in September 2026 that its Mid-State Supply Company unit is opening a new warehouse in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. US customs bill-of-lading records list 345 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · Mexico · Portugal · Panama.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — The MAM Network continues to grow as we welcome our 4th new member this week – Crest Industries. | Missouri Association of Manufacturers (linkedin.com)
2026-10-08 — Crest Industries (crestoperations.com)
2026-09-11 — Our Optimal team in Geismar is getting some new neighbors! Mid-State Supply Company is expanding with a new warehouse in Ascension Parish to be closer to the customers they serve each day … | Crest Industries (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Crest Industries is headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana. Public sources also reference these locations:
Louisiana, Ohio — crestoperations.com
Chicago Heights, IL — crestoperations.com
Company details
Crest Industries is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and its facilities are reported in Louisiana, Ohio, and Chicago Heights, Illinois. Crest Industries was founded in 1958, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 68 years in operation (founded 1958). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Crest Industries make?
Crest Industries is a family-owned holding company headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, founded in 1958 and originally established as Mid-State Electric Supply. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and operates eight subsidiaries, including Beta Engineering and DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations. The company serves the energy, petrochemical, electric utility, automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable energy sectors, and its metal fabrication capabilities include factory-built high-voltage substations. In October 2026, it joined the Missouri Association of Manufacturers as a new member.
Where is Crest Industries headquartered?
Crest Industries is headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana (4725 Highway 28 E, Pineville, Louisiana, 71360).
When was Crest Industries founded?
Crest Industries was founded in 1958.
How big is Crest Industries?
Crest Industries has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Crest Industries hold?
Crest Industries lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Crest Industries import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 345 inbound shipments for Crest Industries, with top origins including Italy · Mexico · Portugal · Panama.
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