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Drummond Company, Inc. Overview

Address

1000 Urban Center Dr.,
Ste. 300 Birmingham, 
AL 35242 United States
Phone: 205-945-6300
Fax:205-945-6440

Drummond Company, Inc. Rankings

#131 in Forbes Largest Private Companies (November 2011)

Company Description

Drummond does business from the ground down. The company mines and processes thermal and metallurgical coal. It operates the Shoal Creek underground coal mine in Alabama and the Mina Pribbenow surface coal mine in Colombia. Its ABC Coke unit in Alabama produces foundry coke, used mainly in the automotive, construction, and sugar industries. Drummond controls more than 2 billion tons of reserves and sells nearly 30 million tons of coal annually. It also develops housing communities and office parks in Alabama, California, and Florida. H. E. Drummond began the company in 1935 on land homesteaded by his mother; his sons took over the business after his death in 1956. The Drummond family still owns the company.

Drummond Company, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

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  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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    • Company Description

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    • Industry Information

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    • Biographies

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    • Company History

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    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company prepare for real estate cycles?

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    How does the company protect itself from changes in home prices?

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      What strategies does the company use to mitigate shifts in customer demand and economic conditions?

      Demand for coal is dependent upon the demand for electricity, which depends on the health of the US economy. The electric power sector accounts for more than 90 percent of US coal consumption. Many new power plants, however, are built to use natural...

       

      How does the company protect itself from price volatility?

      Coal prices are linked to prices for alternative energy sources, including oil and natural gas. Coal prices are generally more stable than other prices, but can change by 20 percent or more in a year. To be competitive, coal must be priced less than...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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