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The #3 Japanese steelmaker (behind Nippon Steel and NKK), Kawasaki Steel also produces chemicals and electronics, and offers engineering and construction services. The company's steel products (75% of sales) include bars, plates, pipes, and stainless steel; chemical products include benzene, creosote oil, and toluene. Kawasaki Steel also operates subsidiaries that build bridges, port facilities, waterways, and other massive construction projects. Its Kawasaki LSI division makes integrated circuits and other products for the communications, imaging, and foundry industries. Kawasaki Steel has announced plans to merge its steel operations with those of Japan's #2 steelmaker NKK; the combination will surpass Japan's #1 steel company, Nippon Steel.
COMPETITION |
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Nippon Steel Corporation (5401)
Pohang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (PKX)
Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. (SMMLY)
DEALS |
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Deal: ComSilica Gets Investment
Date Announced: 11.27.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Wireless semiconductor technology company receives investment from Kawasaki and Sonicblue.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 11,917.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 29.7%
Employees: 10,215
Revenue per employee: $1,166,676.46
KEY PEOPLE |
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Kanji Emoto
CEO
Teiichi Yamamoto
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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2-3 Uchi-Saiwaicho 2-chome
Tokyo 100, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3597-3111
Fax: 81-3-3597-4860
Online: Web Site
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