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National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) can float your boat. The General Dynamics subsidiary operates the largest new construction shipyard on the West Coast, where it designs, builds, and repairs large, ocean-bound military and commercial ships. NASSCO has built or converted about 300 ships (split between its US Navy and commercial customers), including containerships, ferries, hospital ships, oil tankers, and ships for combat support and oceanographic research. NASSCO's location makes it the key repair facility for the Navy's Pacific Fleet. NASSCO was founded in 1905 as a machine shop and acquired by General Dynamics in 1998.
COMPETITION |
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Litton Industries, Inc. (LIT)
Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. (NNS)
Todd Shipyards Corporation (TOD)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1998 Sales (mil.): 500.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (9.1)%
Employees: 4,000
Revenue per employee: $125,000.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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Richard H. Vortmann
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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Harbor Dr. and 28th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
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Phone: 619-544-3400
Fax: 619-544-3541
Online: Web Site
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