W. R. Grace & Co. · Columbia, MD United States ·(NYSE: GRA)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window W. R. Grace & Co. operates through two major units. Grace's Davison unit -- which accounts for about two-thirds of sales -- makes silica-based products, chemical catalysts, packaging sealants, and refining catalysts that help produce refined products from crude oil. Its Construction Products unit makes concrete and cement additives, and fireproofing chemicals. The company's customers include chemicals companies, oil refiners, and construction firms. Grace filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001 after an unexpected increase in asbestos litigation (injury claims nearly doubled in 2000); the company no longer makes such products. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key W. R. Grace & Co. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: GRA Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $3,317.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 6,300 |
W. R. Grace & Co. Executives
21 executives listed for W. R. Grace & Co.'s Columbia, MD location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Alfred Festa | Network |
| SVP and CFO | Hudson La Force | Network |
| CIO | Gloria Keesee | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for W. R. Grace & Co.
Demand comes largely from the manufacturers of durable goods like motor vehicles, machinery, containers, and construction steel. The profitability of individual companies depends largely on efficient operations, because most products are commodities sold based on price. Big companies have large economies of scale in production. Accordingly, most producers of secondary products buy raw metal from the large producers. Small companies can compete by operating efficient local mini-mills or producing specialty products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is close to $300,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top W. R. Grace & Co. Competitors
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