Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Cantex, Inc. The breach occurred on May 14th, 2026 – June 5th, 2026 and was discovered on July 22nd, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Cantex, Inc.
Cantex, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of PVC electrical conduit, fittings, accessories, utility and communications duct, directional boring conduit, and residential switch and outlet boxes. Founded in 1946 in Mineral Wells, Texas, the company has grown into one of the largest PVC electrical product manufacturers in the United States, with manufacturing and distribution facilities across the country. It is headquartered at 301 Commerce Street, Suite 2700, in Fort Worth, Texas. The compromised data in this incident included Social Security numbers, financial account information, and health insurance information — categories that can cause serious and lasting harm to affected individuals.
What Happened?
Cantex, Inc. was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record ID BR-0005270), published on August 21st, 2026. According to that filing, the breach window ran from May 14th, 2026 through June 5th, 2026, spanning approximately three weeks. Cantex discovered the breach on July 22nd, 2026 — roughly seven weeks after it began — and notified affected consumers by U.S. Mail. A total of 3,069 individuals were affected.
The types of information involved include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account information (such as account, credit, or debit card numbers), and health insurance information. No independent media coverage, ransomware group claims, or cybersecurity researcher reporting on this specific incident was found beyond the Texas Attorney General filing. The attack vector and any responsible threat actor have not been publicly identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Cantex, Inc.
- Industry: Manufacturing – PVC Electrical Products
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Incident type: Data breach (unauthorized access to personal information)
- Date of breach: May 14th, 2026 – June 5th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: July 22nd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: August 21st, 2026 (date published at OAG website); notice sent via U.S. Mail
- Total persons affected: 3,069
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report – Cantex, Inc. (BR-0005270): oag.my.site.com; Seamless.AI – Cantex Inc. Company Profile: seamless.ai; ZoomInfo – CANTEX Company Overview: zoominfo.com
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Cantex, Inc. about this breach, consider enrolling in any identity protection services the company may be offering, and pay close attention to any enrollment deadline included in your notification letter. Regardless of whether identity protection is offered, you should place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Monitor your existing financial accounts closely for unauthorized charges or changes, and obtain your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com to review them for unfamiliar activity. Because health insurance information was among the data exposed, also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer for services you did not receive, and consider requesting a copy of your medical records to check for inaccuracies. If you suspect misuse of your information, you can report it and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
