Viskase Companies, Inc. · Darien, IL United States ·(Pink Sheets: VKSC)
Company Description
Phone: 630-874-0700
Fax: 630-874-0179
Toll Free: 800-323-8562
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This link will open in a new window Viskase Companies forces hot dogs, sausages, and salami to both shape up and ship out. The company is one of the world's leading producers of nonedible cellulose casings and nettings used to hold sausages and hot dogs together during smoking and cooking. Viskase's casings are sold under brand names such as NOJAX (skinless hot dogs have "no jackets"), VISFLEX, VISMAX, and VISLON. The company also produces cellulose membranes for use in dialysis. Viskase has production facilities in Brazil, France, Italy, Mexico, and the US. Billionaire and corporate raider Carl Icahn owns 67% of Viskase. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Viskase Companies, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - Pink Sheets: VKSC Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 1,582 |
Viskase Companies, Inc. Executives
15 executives listed for Viskase Companies, Inc.'s Darien, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Vincent Intrieri | Network |
| President and CEO | Thomas Davis | Network |
| Interim CFO | Michael Goldberg | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Viskase Companies, Inc.
Demand is driven largely by demographic shifts, particularly trends in population and age, working women, race and ethnicity, household size, and levels of disposable income. The profitability of individual companies depends on a good product mix and efficient operations. Large distributors are advantaged by bulk purchasing and economies of scale in distribution. Smaller companies can compete effectively by specializing in organic, natural, or kosher products or focusing on a geographical area. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is $675,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Viskase Companies, Inc. Competitors
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