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EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG
 PROFILE
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING can appreciate a good performance, especially when its polymers take center stage. The company's performance polymers account for more than 75% of sales and are used in products such as cable sheathing, fuel lines, eyeglass frames, packaging films, appliances, automobiles, and adhesives. EMS-CHEMIE also produces fine chemicals used in pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. Other operations produce airbag igniters and design and build polymer plants. In addition, the company owns five electric power stations. EMS-CHEMIE acquired cellulose maker Axantis for over $300 million in 2001. Chairman and CEO Christoph Blocher controls more than 80% of the company.

 COMPETITION
GE Plastics (dossier)
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 720.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 5.4%
Employees: 2,751
Revenue per employee: $261,723.01

 KEY PEOPLE
• Christoph Blocher
    CEO
• Joos Zulauf
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Kugelgasse 22
CH-8708 Mannedorf, Switzerland
Phone: 41-1-921-00-00
Fax: 41-1-921-00-01
Online: Web Site

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