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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
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 PROFILE
West Pharmaceutical Services can get your latest blockbuster drug to the masses. The company is a leading maker of packaging and plastic components used in the health care and consumer products industries. Its products (more than 80% of sales) include metal, elastomeric, and plastic stoppers, containers, closures, and medical device components. The firm also offers clinical trial support services, contract laboratory services, drug delivery system R&D, and drug and consumer product contract manufacturing and packaging services. West Pharmaceutical's customers include personal care product, drug, and medical device makers (Becton Dickinson is its top client) and hospital supply firms.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 430.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (8.3)%
Employees: 4,700
Revenue per employee: $91,510.64

 KEY PEOPLE
• William G. Little
    CEO
• Linda R. Altemus
    CFO

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101 Gordon Dr.
Lionville, PA 19341
US
Phone: 610-594-2900
Fax: 610-594-3000
Online: Web Site

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