Type: Public
On the web: http://www.gopresto.com
Employees: 1,053
Employee growth: (0.7%)

The heat is on at National Presto Industries, but it's thermostatically controlled for even-cooking on nonstick surfaces. Under the Presto brand, the company makes and distributes small appliances and housewares, including pressure cookers, fry pans, deep fryers, griddles, coffeemakers, can openers, electric knives, and pizza ovens. The company pours itself into defense work, too, supplying ammo; cartridge cases; electromechanical assemblies; and Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) setup for regulated goods. Adding to the bottom line, its absorbent products unit makes diapers and incontinence supplies. The company sells through US retailers, primarily mass outlets. Wal-Mart Stores account for about 10% of sales.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $479.0M
One year growth: 0.1%
Net income: $63.5M
Income growth: 1.5%

Officers:
Chair, President and CEO: Maryjo Cohen
VP, CFO, Treasurer and Director: Randy F. Lieble
VP Sales: Donald E. Hoeschen

Competitors:
American Ammunition
Hamilton Beach
Procter & Gamble

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