Type: Public
On the web: http://www.blount.com
Employees: 3,600
Employee growth: 16.1%

Folks at Blount International have their work cut out for them. The manufacturer produces cutting chain, guide bars, sprockets, and accessories for chainsaws, concrete-cutting equipment, and lawnmower blades. Blount's lineup is sold under brands Oregon, Carlton, Tiger, and Windsor to outdoor equipment OEMs, including Husqvarna, and the replacement and retail markets. Subsidiary SpeeCo supplies log splitters, post-hole diggers, and other agriculture add-ons. End users are professionals and consumers engaged in forestry, lawn and garden, farming, and construction activities. The company's manufacturing facilities dot the US, Canada, Brazil, and China. About two-thirds of Blount's sales are made outside of the US.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $611.5M
One year growth: 21.7%
Net income: $47.2M
Income growth: 105.3%

Officers:
CEO and Chairman: Joshua L. (Josh) Collins
SVP and CFO: Calvin E. Jenness
SVP Sales and Customer Support: Cyrille B. Michel

Competitors:
Deere
MTD Products
STIHL Incorporated

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