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Burlington Industries, Inc.
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Burlington Q3 earnings flat, may seek bank waivers
Jul 24 2001 06:41 AM PDT

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 PROFILE
Named for the North Carolina city where it was founded, Burlington Industries manufactures fabric and textiles used to produce apparel and interior furnishings. It makes wool worsted and worsted-blend fabrics, denim, cotton and cotton-blend fabrics, and waterproof synthetics for the apparel market. Burlington also makes jacquard fabrics used in upholstery, window coverings, and bedding. The company has announced plans to sell its Burlington House Floor Accents unit (floor coverings sold under the Burlington House and Bacova labels) and close its tufted area rug plant. Burlington has factories in the US and Mexico, as well as joint ventures in India and Mexico. The US represents more than 85% of its sales.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,620.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (1.9)%
Employees: 17,900
Revenue per employee: $90,513.97

 KEY PEOPLE
• George W. Henderson
    CEO
• Charles E. Peters
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
3330 W. Friendly Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27410
US
Phone: 336-379-2000
Fax: 336-332-0815
Online: Web Site

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