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With sales partners worldwide, it's vital for Swagelok to speak many languages fluidly. The company makes fluid system components, which include plug, pinch, and radial diaphragm valves, sanitary fittings, welding systems, and 8,400 other products. Its products are used by bioprocessing and pharmaceuticals research companies and in the oil and gas, power, and semiconductor industries. Swagelok has 270 manufacturing, research, sales, and distribution facilities in about 40 countries. Founded in 1947 by Fred Lennon in his kitchen, the company requires all prospective sales people and their families to tour company facilities for two months before coming on board. The Lennon family still controls the company.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,050.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (12.5)%
Employees: 5,000
Revenue per employee: $210,000.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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William R. Cofgrove
CEO
Art Anton
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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29500 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
US
Phone: 440-248-4600
Fax: 440-349-5970
Online: Web Site
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