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News Briefs
Jan 17 2000 12:00 AM PST
PROFILE |
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Schwarz is always up for a promotion. Founded in 1907, the printing, packaging, paper, and distribution company makes a wide array of products, including bags, boxes and other packaging materials used by retailers (such as The Gap and McDonald's) for promotional purposes. The company's Schwarz Worldwide unit produces point-of-purchase signs and displays to help businesses market their products and services. Its Exeter unit distributes specialty papers and boards that wind up in products such as photo frames, game boards, and gift wrap. CEO Andrew McKenna Sr., who owns the company, is active in Chicago's corporate community and serves on a number of high-profile boards that include McDonald's and the Tribune Company.
COMPETITION |
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Field Container Company, L.P. (dossier)
Shorewood Packaging Corporation (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 435.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 19.8%
Employees: 820
Revenue per employee: $530,487.80
KEY PEOPLE |
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Andrew J. McKenna
CEO
Warren Kelleher
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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8338 Austin Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
US
Phone: 847-966-2550
Fax: 847-966-1271
Online: Web Site
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