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National Presto Industries, Inc.
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Sure, the heat's on at National Presto Industries, but it's thermostatically controlled to provide even cooking on a nonstick surface. Under the Presto brand, the company makes and distributes small appliances and housewares ranging from pressure cookers, deep fryers, and griddles to SaladShooters and corn poppers. National Presto Industries sells directly through retailers and mass merchandisers, as well as through independent distributors across the US; Wal-Mart represents 42% of sales, Target 11%. The company also owns defense industry businesses such as munitions plants. Chairman Melvin Cohen and his daughter, CEO Maryjo, together own about 35% of National Presto Industries.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 116.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 1.7%
Employees: 624
Revenue per employee: $186,858.97

 KEY PEOPLE
• Maryjo Cohen
    CEO
• Randy F. Lieble
    CFO

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3925 N. Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Phone: 715-839-2121
Fax: 715-839-2122
Online: Web Site

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