Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): CRDN)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Map) Phone: 714-549-0421
Fax: 714-549-5787
http://www.ceradyne.com
Overview
A bull in a china shop wouldn't stand a chance against Ceradyne's ceramics. The company's advanced technical ceramics products combine hardness with light weight and the ability to withstand high temperatures, resist corrosion, and insulate against electricity. Some uses of Ceradyne's materials include armor for military helicopters, missile nose cones, body armor for soldiers, diesel engine components, ceramic industrial products, and orthodontic brackets. The company sells to contractors and OEMs. The US government and other government agencies represent nearly two-thirds of sales.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): CRDN)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): CRDN) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £469.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (10.1%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £73.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (26.0%) |
| 2008 Employees | 2,388 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (4.9%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): CRDN)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Joel P. Moskowitz (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| VP Operations | Kenneth R. Morris Connect to this executive |
| CFO and Corporate Secretary | Jerrold J. (Jerry) Pellizzon Connect to this executive |
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