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CSP International Industria Calze wants to wrap itself around your legs. The company is one of Italy's largest hosiery makers, distributing products to wholesalers and retailers in about 50 countries. Brands include premium-priced Oroblu (primarily in Western Europe), value-priced Sanpellegrino (primarily in Eastern Europe), and Star Way (a mid-priced youth product). It makes private-label products for UK department store Marks & Spencer and Italian supermarket chain Esselunga. CSP also makes men's underwear and receives about 10% of sales through licensing its brands for socks, swimwear, and lingerie. CSP has acquired Italian bra maker Lepel and French hosiery maker Le Bourget. The Bertoni family owns 45% of CSP.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 151.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 57.3%
Employees: 1,500
Revenue per employee: $100,666.67
KEY PEOPLE |
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Enzo Bertoni
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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Via Piubega, 5/C
46040 Ceresara, Italy
Phone: 39-03-7681-01
Fax: 39-03-7687-573
Online: Web Site
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