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Krause Publications, Inc.
 PROFILE
Krause Publications proves a hobby can become big business. The company is one of the leading publishers of magazines and books aimed at hobbyists and collectors. Krause produces more than 50 periodical titles, including "Antique Trader Weekly, Numismatic News" (coin collecting), and "eBay Magazine" (the auction site's official magazine). Other interests covered include sports memorabilia, records, comic books, toys, firearms, knives, and old cars. The company also publishes more than 125 books a year and sponsors several collector shows, primarily in the Midwest. Founder Chet Krause started publishing "Numismatic News" in 1952. The company has been employee-owned since 1988.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 70.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 7.7%
Employees: 550
Revenue per employee: $127,272.73

 KEY PEOPLE
• Roger Case
    CEO
• Giles Heuer
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
700 E. State St.
Iola, WI 54990
US
Phone: 715-445-2214
Fax: 715-445-4087
Online: Web Site

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