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No need to ask how the meat will be prepared at Weber-Stephen's company parties. Weber-Stephen Products Co. is a leading maker of barbecue grills, including portable, built-in, kettle, and gas grills (it is the nation's top maker of charcoal grills). Brands include Smokey Joe, One-Touch, Genesis, Go-Anywhere, and Summit. It also makes grilling accessories such as utensils and cookbooks. Weber-Stephen's products are sold at mass merchandisers and home improvement stores, among other retail outlets. Founded in 1951 by George Stephen, the company is owned by the Stephen family. Weber-Stephen also owns two Chicago-area Weber Grill Restaurants that feature -- surprise! -- barbecue.
COMPETITION |
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Barbeques Galore Limited (BBQZ)
Salton, Inc. (SFP)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 146.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 0.7%
Employees: 475
Revenue per employee: $307,368.42
KEY PEOPLE |
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James Stephen
CEO
Leonard Gryn
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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200 E. Daniels Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
US
Phone: 847-934-5700
Fax: 847-407-8900
Online: Web Site
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