American Greetings Corporation · Cleveland, OH United States ·(NYSE: AM)

American Greetings has been building its sturdy house of cards for more than a century. The #2 US maker of greeting cards (behind Hallmark), the company makes American Greetings, Carlton Cards, and Gibson Greetings brand missives. While greeting cards make up more than 60% of sales, the company also produces DesignWare party goods, Plus Mark gift wrap, and DateWorks calendars. The company's AG Interactive subsidiary distributes online greeting cards and other interactive media. American Greetings' products are sold through card and stationery stores, mass merchants, and other retail outlets worldwide. The family of chairman Morry Weiss controls more than 45% of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.