PROFILE |
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Sumikin Bussan is some kind of busy trader. It is engaged in the trading of iron and steel, textiles, and food products (its three key markets, generating 3/4 of its total revenues), as well as machinery, nonferrous metals, chemicals and plastics, and other items. It also makes office, construction, and manufacturing equipment and buys and sells real estate. Founded to carry out the Sumitomo Group's metal-trading business, Sumikin Bussan expanded into other commodities (textiles, apparels, and foodstuffs) after acquiring Itoman in 1993. Its growth strategy centers on development of some of its newer businesses, such as information services. Sumikin Bussan is controlled by Sumitomo Metal Industries.
COMPETITION |
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ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCY)
Marubeni Corporation (MARUY)
Mitsubishi Corporation (MSBHY)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 8,666.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 7.8%
Employees: 1,349
Revenue per employee: $6,424,536.69
KEY PEOPLE |
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Ryuji Kisada
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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6-2, Hommachi 3-chome, Chuo-ku
Osaka 541-8544, Japan
Phone: 81-6-6244-8001
Fax: 81-6-6244-8009
Online: Web Site
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