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Polymer Research Corp. of America
Nasdaq (SC): PROA
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Like a chemical gardener, Polymer Research Corp. of America (PRCA) engages in chemical grafting to produce new products. Almost 90% of PRCA's sales come from its research and development contracts. The company develops permanent scratch- and corrosion-resistant coatings for plastics, rubber, and metals. These coatings are used in such products as tires, packaging materials, pipes, tubes, and plastic films. PRCA also makes textile printing inks. US customers account for about 80% of the company's total revenues. PRCA founder and President Carl Horowitz, his wife Irene, and their daughter Alice Horowitz (a director) together control about 45% of the company.

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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 5.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 6.3%
Employees: 45
Revenue per employee: $113,333.33

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• Carl Horowitz
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2186 Mill Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11234
US
Phone: 718-444-4300
Fax: 718-241-3930
Online: Web Site

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