PROFILE |
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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 |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1997 Sales (mil.): 190.00
Employees: 1,200
Revenue per employee: $158,333.33
KEY PEOPLE |
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David Gleason
CEO
James Boldt
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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25800 Science Park Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44122
US
Phone: 216-464-2400
Fax: 216-464-4418
Online: Web Site
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