Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE)
Cleveland, OH 44114-7000 (Map) Phone: 216-641-8580
Fax: 216-875-7205
http://www.ferro.com
Overview
Ferro is a quite colorful character. Ferro Corporation makes all kinds of colorants, including ceramic glazes, pigments, and porcelain enamels. The company's products are used in construction and by manufacturers of appliances, cars, electronics, and household furnishings. Ferro also produces industrial chemicals (including stabilizers, plasticizers, and lubricants) used by makers of fuels, foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. With operations in more than 20 countries throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, Ferro is a global manufacturer and sells to customers in more than 100 countries.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: FOE) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £1,550.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 1.8% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£27.4) |
| 2008 Employees | 5,638 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (10.2%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | James F. Kirsch (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| VP Operations | W. T. (Tom) Austin Connect to this executive |
| VP and CFO | Sallie B. Bailey Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE)
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