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The products of vertically integrated Rock of Ages usually rest peacefully above the horizontal. The company, which makes cemetery memorials, is known for its personalized offerings, including a full-size Mercedes Benz replica. Rock of Ages quarries its own granite, makes memorials, and sells them through about 110 retail outlets in 15 states. It also is a wholesaler, serving more than 1,200 independent retailers in North America. Its branded memorials are sold under the Signature, Sealmark, Golden Rule, and Stone Eternal names. The company has been expanding its retail operations through acquisitions. CEO Kurt Swenson and his brother Kevin together own about 55% of Rock of Ages.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 90.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (6.0)%
Employees: 940
Revenue per employee: $96,489.36
KEY PEOPLE |
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Kurt M. Swenson
CEO
John L. Forney
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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772 Graniteville Rd.
Graniteville, VT 05654
US
Phone: 802-476-3121
Fax: 802-476-2245
Online: Web Site
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