Games Workshop Group PLC
Nottingham
NG7 2WS, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-115-916-8100
Fax: +44-115-916-8111
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.games-workshop.com
Overview
Games Workshop (GW) lets ferocious armies clash without the drawback of actual bloodshed. Founded in 1976, the company designs and manufactures model soldiers, game systems, and accessories for tabletop wargaming. Popular game lines include Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, and The Lord of the Rings. It sells its products through more than 340 of its Games Workshop hobby stores (about half of sales), its catalogs, and Web site, as well as in over 3,700 toy and hobby shops globally. It has production facilities in the UK, China, and US, and five sales offices in Europe. GW also publishes a monthly hobby magazine called White Dwarf (available in five languages) and the Black Library (graphic novels and comics).
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Games Workshop Group PLC
| Company Type | Public (London: GAW) |
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| Fiscal Year-End | May |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £125.6 |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £5.5 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Games Workshop Group PLC
| Chairman | Thomas H. F. (Tom) Kirby (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Chief Executive | Mark N. Wells Connect to this executive |
| Head of Operations | John Laughlin Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Games Workshop Group PLC
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View company events at Games Workshop Group PLC such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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