Austin Powder Company

PROFILE Business is a blast at Austin Powder. The company was founded in 1833 to manufacture black powder used to blast rocks, mine coal, and build canals. Today Austin Powder's commercial explosives are used primarily for construction, mining, quarrying, and seismic exploration. Products include detonating cord, detonator-sensitive emulsions, cast boosters, and high-explosive emulsions. Austin Powder also provides services such as blast consultation. Subsidiary Austin Star Detonator makes electric and non-electric detonators. Austin Powder subsidiary Austin International, through joint ventures and partnerships, provides explosives for projects worldwide.  COMPETITION Orica Limited (OCLDF)		FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 1997 Sales (mil.): 190.00 Employees: 1,200 Revenue per employee: $158,333.33  KEY PEOPLE • David Gleason     CEO • James Boldt     CFO  CONTACT INFO 25800 Science Park Dr. Cleveland, OH 44122 US Phone: 216-464-2400 Fax: 216-464-4418 Online: Web Site

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