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General Binding Corporation (GBC) puts business documents in a bind. The company is a leading manufacturer of binding and laminating office equipment. Its product line also includes paper shredders and visual communications products (bulletin and marker boards), as well as thermal film products such as commercial and large-format laminators. In addition, GBC targets artists, teachers, and entrepreneurs with products for the studio, classroom, and home office. Brand names include GBC, Quartet, Ibico, VeloBind, and Shredmaster. About 30% of its goods are sold outside the US. Lane Industries -- controlled by the family of founder William Lane Jr. -- owns about 63% of GBC.
COMPETITION |
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STOCK ANALYSIS |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 910.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 1.0%
Employees: 5,071
Revenue per employee: $179,609.54
KEY PEOPLE |
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Dennis J. Martin
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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1 GBC Plaza
Northbrook, IL 60062
US
Phone: 847-272-3700
Fax: 847-272-1389
Online: Web Site
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