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Tappan

COMPANY

Appliance manufacturer, founded by W. J. Tappan in 1881 as the Ohio Valley Foundry Company. They are noted as an early maker of microwave ovens. Tappan was acquired by Frigidaire which was then acquired by Electrolux in 1979.

Industry:
Manufacturing

Ticker:
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EXECUTIVES

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
James M. Ringler
Business
 1946   CEO of Premark, 1996-99

BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Carl Icahn
Business
 16-Feb-1936   Billionaire, took over TWA




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