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GenCorp Inc.
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 PROFILE
Once a tire company, GenCorp is now best known for its aerospace and defense systems subsidiary, Aerojet. Accounting for about 55% of GenCorp's sales, Aerojet makes rocket propulsion systems, defense electronics, and fine chemicals used in bulk pharmaceuticals. GenCorp also operates an automotive segment that makes components used to seal vehicle windows, doors, and other openings. The US Department of Defense, served by Aerojet, is GenCorp's largest customer (about 45% of sales), followed by General Motors (about 25%) and Ford (more than 10%), which are customers of GenCorp's vehicle sealing unit. The company has spun off its polymer products and building products businesses under the name OMNOVA Solutions.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: November
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,047.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (2.2)%
Employees: 7,895
Revenue per employee: $132,615.58

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• Robert A. Wolfe
    CEO
• Terry L. Hall
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Hwy 50 and Aerojet Rd.
Ranchero Cordova, CA 95853
US
Phone: 916-355-4000
Fax: 916-355-2459
Online: Web Site

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