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1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1400 McLean, VA 22102 VA Tel. 703-478-5800 Fax 703-478-5775 |
Type: Public
On the web:
http://www.fairchild.com
Employees:
784
Employee growth: 32.9%
The Fairchild Corporation aims to keep those who prefer two wheels to four safe with its Fairchild Sports USA (FSUSA) line of protective clothing, helmets, and accessories for motorcyclists. FSUSA also makes private-label items for Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, and Honda. Fairchild Corporation also owns a 49% stake in some 95 PoloExpress retail shops in Germany and Switzerland that sell motorcycle clothing, helmets, and accessories as well as camping gear. Ailing Fairchild filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2009 and sold its Banner Aerospace group of businesses to Greenwich AeroGroup in June 2009.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2007:
Sales: $356.0M
One year growth: 15.0%
Net income: ($45.6)M
Officers:
Chairman and Acting CEO: Philip S. Sassower
SVP and CFO: Sporting & Recreational Equipment Retail
Competitors:
Easton-Bell Sports
Harley-Davidson
Polaris Industries
