Type: Public
On the web: http://www.furmanite.com
Employees: 1,521
Employee growth: (12.4%)

Furmanite thrives under pressure. The specialty contractor provides a variety of technical services for petroleum refineries, chemical plants, nuclear power stations, and other clients in the power generation and processing industries. It specializes in sealing leaks in valves, pipes, and other flow-process systems, often under emergency conditions involving exposure to high temperatues and pressures, potential contact with caustic or toxic materials, fire and explosion hazards, and environmental contamination. It also provides turnaround and custom engineering servies and, through Xtria, consulting and support services for federal government agencies. Furmanite has more than 75 offices around the world.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $286.0M
One year growth: 3.6%
Net income: $9.5M

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Charles R. Cox
President and COO: Joseph E. (Joe) Milliron
Principal Financial Officer, Treasuer, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer: Robert S. Muff

Competitors:
Halliburton
T. D. Williamson
Team

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