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Nelson Westerberg, Inc.
 PROFILE
Moving and storage company Nelson Westerberg does go west, or any other direction that its corporate clients need it to. An agent of leading mover Atlas Van Lines, Nelson Westerberg relocates companies' offices and the people who work in them. With about 150 tractors and 200 trailers, the company transports household goods, electronic equipment and systems, and artwork and valuables. Nelson Westerberg also relocates customers making international moves. Founded in 1904 by Swedish immigrants Fred Nelson and Oscar Westerberg, the company started out in Chicago hauling coal, ice, and furniture with a horse-drawn wagon. Oscar's grandson, chairman and CEO John Westerberg, is a major stockholder.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 78.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 4.9%
Employees: 483
Revenue per employee: $161,490.68

 KEY PEOPLE
• John R. Westerberg
    CEO
• Lawrence Cap
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1500 Arthur Ave. Ste. 200
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
US
Phone: 847-437-2080
Fax: 847-437-2199
Online: Web Site

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