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Designed to suck wind, TILIA's FoodSaver vacuum food-packaging appliances leave competitors gasping. Its countertop vacuum units pull air out of special non-porous plastic bags and then seal the contents tight. The airtight seal keeps food fresh longer, and food can be reheated directly in the reusable bags. Accessories allow users to reseal bottles and jars. Founder Hanns Kristen introduced the FoodSaver in 1987, but it didn't hit the big time until the launch of a highly successful TV sales infomercial in 1999. The FoodSaver and FreshSaver appliances and accessories are sold in discount stores, warehouse clubs, sporting goods stores, through the TV sales program (25% of sales), and on TILIA's Web site.
COMPETITION |
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National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK)
Salton, Inc. (SFP)
Sunbeam Corporation (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 80.20
Employees: 59
Revenue per employee: $1,359,322.03
KEY PEOPLE |
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Linda S. Graebner
CEO
Diane Panelo
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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568 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
US
Phone: 415-543-9136
Fax: 415-543-4469
Online: Web Site
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