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Acordis bv
 PROFILE
Since fiber is good for one's health, Acordis must be feeling great. The company manufactures synthetic and specialty fibers used to produce items as varied as clothing and shoes, airbags, protective vests, fiber-optic cable, and bridges. Acordis' products include acrylic, polyester, nylon, and reinforced carbon fibers. It makes such branded fibers as Sympatex, used in clothes and shoes, and Enka, used in outerwear. The company's customers include auto, apparel, medical equipment, and textile manufacturers. A former subsidiary of chemicals giant Akzo Nobel, Acordis is now about 65%-owned by investment firm CVC Capital Partners; Acordis management and Akzo Nobel own the remainder.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,071.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (8.2)%
Employees: 13,000
Revenue per employee: $159,346.15

 KEY PEOPLE
• Folkert Blaisse
    CEO
• Patrick Shanley
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Westervoortsedijk 73, 6827 AV
6800 TC Arnhem, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-26-366-4444
Fax: 31-26-366-4692
Online: Web Site

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