NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Russel Metals takes two charges, posts Q2 loss Jul 26 2001 09:13 AM PDT
Russ Berrie Q2 net up, but sees 2001 earnings down Jul 25 2001 02:38 PM PDT
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PROFILE |
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Steel distributor Russel Metals operates three lines of businesses. Through 41 Canadian and six US service centerswhich generate more than 50% of the company's sales, Russel Metals provides ferrous and nonferrous products, such as plate, bar, and flat-rolled steel, to the construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and other industries. The company imports and exports steel products (25% of sales) for sale to steel mills and other distributors. Russel Metals also distributes pipe, valve, and tubular products (22% of sales) to the energy sector from five Canadian and four US facilities. Canada accounts for 68% of sales.
COMPETITION |
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,021.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 4.4%
Employees: 1,900
Revenue per employee: $537,631.58
KEY PEOPLE |
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Edward M. Siegel
CEO
Brian R. Hedges
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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1900 Minnesota Ct., Ste. 210
Mississauga Ontario L5N 3C9, Canada
Phone: 1-905-819-7777
Fax: 1-905-819-7409
Online: Web Site
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