FLS vs BLD Comparison

Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect customers' materials and processes. It offers an extensive range of pumps, valves, seals, and services for several industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It has three business segments: FPD for custom engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems and replacement parts and related services; and FCD for engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation values, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment and Eliminations and All Other.

TopBuild Corp is an installer and distributor of insulation products. Its operating segments are: Installation Services and Specialty Distribution. The Installation Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, installs insulation, commercial roofing, and other building products like glass and windows, rain gutters, doors, etc, mainly in the residential new construction market. The Specialty Distribution segment distributes building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories, and other building product materials for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. In addition to insulation and accessories, it distributes rain gutters, closet shelving, roofing materials, and other items. Geographically, the firm mainly operates in the U.S. and, to a lesser extent, in Canada.