Exponent, Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.exponent.com
Employees: 901
Employee growth: 2.0%

Exponent has found success in failure. The science and engineering consulting firm specializes in analyzing and solving complex problems and preventing disasters and product failures. Exponent's 900 scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants assess environmental risks, regulatory issues, and workplace hazards for government agencies and clients from such industries as transportation, construction, and manufacturing. Established in 1967, its work has included analyzing such disasters as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Exponent operates through more than 20 facilities in China, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2011:
Sales: $272.4M
One year growth: 9.5%
Net income: $32.7M
Income growth: 18.8%

Officers:
Chairman: Michael R. Gaulke
President, CEO, and Director: Paul R. Johnston
CFO and Corporate Secretary: Richard L. Schlenker Jr.

Competitors:
Bureau Veritas
National Technical Systems
SGS

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