NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Silverlinesays SeraNova buy may cost more Jul 18 2001 01:30 AM PDT
Silverline creates CEO office, names co-CEO Jul 12 2001 12:14 PM PDT
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PROFILE |
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Write it, print it, staple it, drop it in a folder, and store it in a filing cabinet -- Esselte is there for every step. With more than 30,000 products, the company is the world's top maker of office supplies. Paper-based filing and document management items (files, binders, folders, covers) and workspace products (staplers, letter trays) under the Esselte, Oxford, Pendaflex, and Leitz brands account for more than 65% of sales. The company also makes Dymo branded labeling systems (labels, small printers). Other products include concertina files, surge protectors, keyboard wrist rests, and laminating systems. Esselte sells in more than 120 countries; the US and Germany provide 35% and 17% of sales, respectively.
COMPETITION |
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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)
General Binding Corporation (GBND)
Smead Manufacturing Company (dossier)
DEALS |
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Deal: Esselte, Anoto Partner For Digital Notepad
Date Announced: 11.13.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Manufacturer of office products will create digital notepad with mobile phone, laptop and PDA transmission abilities using Anoto's "smart" pen and Bluetooth wireless technology.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,178.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (10.2)%
Employees: 6,398
Revenue per employee: $184,166.93
KEY PEOPLE |
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Anders Igel
CEO
Ulrik Svensson
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Box 1371
171 27 Solna, Sweden
Phone: 46-8 5-9 00
Fax: 46--
Online: Web Site
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