Riordan

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Riordan Manufacturing Company is a successful company specializing in plastic molds. They have been in business for over 14 years, employing 550 personal and are considered to be a Fortune 100 company. Dr. Michael Riordan, a chemistry professor, founded Riordan industries. They gross over 46 million a year and have revenue of over 1 billion. There facilities are located in San Jose, California, Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, and Hang Zhou, China. Some of their major buyers consist of automotive pats manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, department of defense, beverage makers, bottlers, and appliance manufacturers.

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