CompX International tries to keep the workday smooth, theft-free, and painless. Through CompX's three operating divisions -- security products, furniture components, and marine components -- the company makes ball bearing slides, cabinet locks, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company's primary customers are office furniture makers, but its components are used in recreational marine vehicles, ignition systems, vending equipment, mailboxes, appliances, and computer equipment. CompX International believes that it is a North American market leader in the manufacture and sale of cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. The company is majority-owned by NL Industries.