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n.v. Union MiniEre s.a. |
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PROFILE |
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One of the world's largest producers of zinc, Union MiniEre (UM) also produces precious metals, copper, and advanced materials. UM recovers precious metals from scrap such as discarded electronics. Its zinc units produce zinc oxides and powders and building materials such as zinc sheets used for roofing material. Copper products consist mainly of copper rod used by wire makers. The company sells germanium, selenium, tellurium, and other advanced materials to the electronics and optics industries. UM's Sibeka subsidiary also mines diamonds. UM markets its metal products globally through metal-trading arm Sogem's 35 subsidiaries and sales offices in 27 countries. Société Générale de Belgique owns 25% of the company.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 3,610.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.9%
Employees: 7,892
Revenue per employee: $457,526.61
KEY PEOPLE |
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Thomas Leysen
CEO
Marc Grynberg
CFO
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Broekstraat 31 Rue du Marais
B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: 32-2-227-71-11
Fax: 32-2-227-79-00
Online: Web Site
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