Centric Group, L.L.C.
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1260 Andes Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 MO Tel. 314-214-2700 Toll Free 800-326-6146 Fax 314-214-2766 |
Type: Private
On the web:
http://www.centricgp.com
Employees:
2,000
Employee growth: 25.0%
This company makes sure the world has enough balloons, baggage, and beverages. Centric Group is a holding company for several manufacturing and distribution businesses. Its Betallic unit manufactures latex and Mylar balloons sold through florist shops and other gift retailers. The company's TGR Group, meanwhile, manufactures luggage and other travel bags under such brands as Callaway Golf and Victorinox. In addition, Centric serves commissaries at correctional facilities with snacks, beverages, and other food and non-food items through its Keefe Group. The company was formed in 1974 as part of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and spun off in 1999. It is still controlled by the Taylor family.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2006:
Sales: $700.0M
One year growth: 16.7%
Officers:
VP, Corporate Controller: Vicki S. Altman
Vice Chairman and CFO: John O'Connell
President and COO: Jim Theiss
Competitors:
ARAMARK
CTI Industries
Samsonite
