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L.S. Starrett has forged its business inch by inch. The company makes more than 5,000 products, including hand measuring tools (steel rules, combination squares, micrometers) and precision instruments (calipers, digital measuring instruments, gauges). Other products include levels, vises, lubricants, and saw blades. Machinists in the metalworking industry are Starrett's primary market; it also serves the automotive, aviation, marine, and farm equipment industries, as well as tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers. Although sold through distributors in more than 100 countries, North America accounts for about 70% of sales. Employees, through stock ownership and 401(k) plans, own about 23% of the company.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: June
2000 Sales (mil.): 235.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 1.2%
Employees: 2,776
Revenue per employee: $84,726.22
KEY PEOPLE |
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Douglas R. Starrett
CEO
Roger U. Wellington
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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121 Crescent St.
Athol, MA 01331
US
Phone: 978-249-3551
Fax: 978-249-8495
Online: Web Site
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