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Five generations of Kleins have had a grip on Klein Tools, a maker of non-powered hand tools. The company, founded by Mathias Klein in 1857 to make pliers, sells its products through distributors worldwide. Klein tools can be found in the tool pouches of professionals in the construction, electronics, mining, telecommunications, and general industries. (Klein makes the pouches, too.) Products include bolt cutters, cable cutters, chisels, drill bits, hammers, screwdrivers, sheet metal cutters, wire strippers, and wrenches. Klein also sells occupational protective gear. The Klein family owns the company.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 168.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 10.5%
Employees: 1,051
Revenue per employee: $159,847.76
KEY PEOPLE |
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Richard T. Klein
CEO
Charles R. Hain
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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7200 N. McCormick Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60659
US
Phone: 847-677-9500
Fax: 847-677-4476
Online: Web Site
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