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Orius is on the rise in the cosmos of telecommunications infrastructure. The company designs, engineers, installs, and maintains telecom and cable networks (fiber-optic, coaxial, and copper). Services include digging trenches, laying cable, and placing poles and manholes for new or expanding networks. Customers are primarily cable TV operators and telecom providers, including AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, and Verizon. Verizon accounts for 24% of sales. In addition, Orius provides on-premise communications wiring for businesses, government agencies, and utilities. Founded in 1997, Orius operates through subsidiaries in 48 states in the US. Chicago investment firm Willis Stein & Partners own 41% of the company.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 735.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 340.1%
Employees: 6,000
Revenue per employee: $122,516.67
KEY PEOPLE |
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Ronald L. Blake
CEO
Robert E. Agres
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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1401 Forum Way, 4th Fl.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
US
Phone: 561-687-8300
Fax: 561-687-8080
Online: Web Site
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