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DAYTON TOP 100:
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Published: Sunday, April 18, 1999

       Page: 5F

       Section: BUSINESS PAGE

    


Rank: 41

Kurz-Kasch, Inc.

Top executive: Neal Allread

Street: 2271 Arbor Blvd.

City & Zip: Dayton 45401

Year started: 1916

Phone: (937) 299-0990

Fax: (937) 299-9292

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Specialty manufacturer of plastics-based industrial products, including starters and solenoids.

Sales for 1998: $34 million

Miami Valley employees: 10

Employees elsewhere: 290

Outlook: The company set a revenue record last year and expects another record this year. Allread expects sales to climb over $40 million in 1999. `We have more of an opportunity to grow this year as existing markets continue to expand,' Allread said. Company plans to hire some engineers and technicians at its plants. Officials don't expect the Y2K computer problem to have much of an impact.



Rank: 42

Rieck Mechanical Services, Inc.

Top executive: Harold R. Rieck Jr.

Street: 5245 Wadsworth Road

City & Zip: Dayton 45414

Year started: 1892

Phone: (937) 274-1987

Fax: (937) 274-7392

Principal business: Construction

Thumbnail sketch: Mechanical and electrical contractor providing service and maintenance.

Sales for 1998: $33.7 million

Miami Valley employees: 223

Employees elsewhere: 10

Outlook: Rieck said the overall industry is slumping and the company is considering some downsizing and cost cutting moves. The company will focus on energy contracts, rather than new construction contracts this year. ` I don't think our revenue will change much this year,' Rieck said. `Service, not new building, should drive the industry this year.'



Rank: 43

Shastar, Inc.

Top executive: Robert J. Shiffler

Street: P.O. Box 1108

City & Zip: Gettysburg 45328

Year started: 1982

Phone: (937) 447-2055

Fax: (937) 447-7575

Principal business: Retail

Thumbnail sketch: The lease-purchase business of name-brand appliances, electronics, computers, furniture, jewelry and home accessories.

Sales for 1997: $33.5 million

Miami Valley employees: 55

Employees elsewhere: 345

Outlook: Shastar operates 54 stores and is looking to open about five more this year in Ohio and Indiana. Revenue for the company was up a record 20 percent last year. Sales are expected to rise again this year by 10 to 12 percent. Company uprgraded computer software systems and doesn't expect any Y2K computer problems.



Rank: 44

The Minco Group

Top executive: Robert D. Minneman

Street: 5690 Webster St.

City & Zip: Dayton 45414

Year started: 1954

Phone: (937) 890-7905

Fax: (937) 890-0543

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Minco is an integrated product design, mold making, molding and assembly facility for the plastics industry.

Sales for 1998: $33.4 million

Miami Valley employees: 380

Employees elsewhere: 19

Outlook: Sales continue to be robust for Minco and revenue is expected to grow again this year. Company is evaluating its external and internal computer systems to improve productivity. Minco, which operates plants in Dayton and Clay City, Ky., is seeking ISO and QS 9000 certification.



Rank: 45

Dollar Towne

Top executive: Donald P. Herres

Street: P.O. Box 304

City & Zip: Bellbrook 45305

Year started: 1974

Phone: (937) 848-6231

Fax: (937) 848-4324

Principal business: Distribution

Thumbnail sketch: Wholesaler of gold and silver for the U.S. Mint to coin shops around the country.

Sales for 1998: $31.5 million

Miami Valley employees: 5

Employees elsewhere: 0

Outlook: `People are buying gold and silver like crazy, many of them are taking money out of the stock market because of Y2K and making this kind of investment,' said Donald Herres, president of Dollar Towne. `We are (generating) about $4 million a month in sales right now and this could be a record year.' The company also deals in vintage autographs and offers authentication service.



Rank: 46

Koenig Equipment, Inc.

Top executive: Raymond P. Koenig

Street: 16240 C R 25-A

City & Zip: Botkins 45306

Year started: 1904

Phone: (937) 693-2221

Fax: (937) 693-6236

Principal business: Service

Thumbnail sketch: Operates farm machinery and lawn- and grounds- care service centers in Western Ohio.

Sales for 1998: $30 million

Miami Valley employees: 91

Employees elsewhere: 0

Outlook: Company expects its revenue to increase slightly after a 50 percent increase last year. Koenig opened two new businesses this past February in Oxford and Urbana after acquiring two operations last year. Low hog prices and other declining agricultural markets have hurt the farm equipment side of the business.



Rank: 47

Moraine Materials Co.

Top executive: George E. Kling Jr.

Street: 1400 Commerce Center Drive

City & Zip: Franklin 45005

Year started: 1934

Phone: (513) 743-0650

Fax: (513) 743-0651

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Production of ready mix concrete and delivery to various construction job sites throughout southwest Ohio.

Sales for 1998: $30 million

Miami Valley employees: 100

Employees elsewhere: 100

Outlook: Company has just moved its headquarters from Moraine to Franklin to focus on the increased demand in Warren, Butler, Hamilton and Clermont counties. But the company will still maintain a presence in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties. Moraine Materials operates nine plants and 140 delivery trucks.



Rank: 48

Scott Industrial Systems, Inc.

Top executive: Randall Scott

Street: 4433 Interpoint Blvd.

City & Zip: Dayton 45424

Year started: 1947

Phone: (937) 233-8146

Fax: (937) 233-1020

Principal business: Industrial distributor

Thumbnail sketch: Supplies, designs and builds hydraulic power units. Distributor for hydraulic and pneumatic units.

Sales for 1998: $30 million

Miami Valley employees: 45

Employees elsewhere: 30

Outlook: Company goal is to boost revenue by 10 percent this year. Overall, the hydraulic industry is going through a `flat' period, but Scott officials believe business will pick up in the second half of this year.



Rank: 49

Adams Robinson Enterprises

Top executive: Michael Adams

Street: 2735 Needmore Road

City & Zip: Dayton 45414

Year started: 1983

Phone: (937) 274-5318

Fax: (937) 274-0836

Principal business: Construction

Thumbnail sketch: General contractor primarily in water treatment and wastewater treatment plant projects.

Sales for 1997: $29.6 million

Miami Valley employees: 43

Employees elsewhere: 64

Outlook: The company has several wastewater treatment plant projects slated this year ranging between $4 million and $15 million. Company is licensed in 11 states and has projects underway in North Carolina, West Virgina, Flordia, Tennessee and Ohio. The company experienced about a 45 percent increase in revenue last year and expects continued growth this year.



Rank: 50

Crayex Corp.

Top executive: Clifford R. Alexander

Street: 1747 Commerce Drive

City & Zip: Piqua 45356

Year started: 1972

Phone: (937) 773-7000

Fax: (937) 773-4823

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Manufacturer of polyethylene bags and sheeting for industrial packaging.

Sales for 1998: $29 million

Miami Valley employees: 65

Employees elsewhere: 24

Outlook: Company hopes to expand its production capacity by 10 to 15 percent this year. Expansion is underway to install new equipment and will be completed this year. Overall, company officials expect modest gains and to continue at about the same pace as last year.



Rank: 51

KMH Systems

Top executive: John Guenin

Street: 6900 Poe Ave.

City & Zip: Dayton 45414

Year started: 1976

Phone: (937) 890-0711

Fax: (937) 890-2392

Principal business: Distribution

Thumbnail sketch: Material handling solutions including lift trucks, conveyors and integrated systems.

Sales for 1998: $28.6 million

Miami Valley employees: 56

Employees elsewhere: 83

Outlook: Company plans to expand into another large Ohio market this year and will add 25 percent more service technicians to fleet management operations. Company also has new building plans in northern Indiana.



Rank: 52

Unibilt Industries, Inc.

Top executive: Douglas Scholz

Street: 4671 Poplar Creek Road

City & Zip: Vandalia 45377

Year started: 1969

Phone: (937) 890-7570

Fax: (937) 890-8303

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Makes factory-built, single-family houses sold through contractors in Ohio and neighboring states.

Sales for 1998: $28.5 million

Miami Valley employees: 200

Employees elsewhere: 0

Outlook: Company officials expect revenue to climb at least 7 percent this year, after a good year in 1998. Home interest rates remained near an all-time low during the first quarter and the company has a backlog of construction projects. However, Unibuilt is among the companies being hit hardest by the shortage of labor and the low unemployment rate. `We have more work than workers,' Scholz said.



Rank: 53

Miami Industrial Trucks, Inc.

Top executive: George G. Malacos

Street: 2830 E. River Road

City & Zip: Dayton 45439

Year started: 1956

Phone: (937) 293-4194

Fax: (937) 293-1168

Principal business: Distribution

Thumbnail sketch: Material handling distributor; Cat lift trucks, industrial cleaning equipment, aerial work, platform equipment, industrial batteries and chargers, other products relating to material handling.

Sales for 1998: $28.4 million

Miami Valley employees: 102

Employees elsewhere: 31

Outlook: Miami Industrial will be offering the largest forklift ever produced by Caterpillar and are expected to spur sales for this year. The company is an authorized Caterpillar forklift dealer in 29 Ohio and Indiana couties. Customer service will be one of the company's primary goals this year.



Rank: 54

Angell Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Top executive: Richard Anglin II

Street: 1516 Stanley Avenue

City & Zip: Dayton 45401

Year started: 1979

Phone: (937) 461-5800

Fax: (937) 586-6039

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Decorator and fabricator of aluminum and plastic trim for the automotive and appliance.

Sales for 1998: $27.7 million

Miami Valley employees: 75

Employees elsewhere: 185

Outlook: Company is expecting to remain at same revenue level this year and will focus on its automotive business. For the first time, company has added international operation by entering into a joint venture in Germany with Demmel Gmbh. The manufacturing facility is expected to be operating by 2000.



Rank: 55

Peerless Machinery Corp.

Top executive: Robert L. Zielsdorf

Street: 500 S. Vandemark Road

City & Zip: Sidney 45365

Year started: 1913

Phone: (937) 492-4158

Fax: (937) 492-7895

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Makes and sells bakery equipment.

Sales for 1998: $27.3 million

Miami Valley employees: 115

Employees elsewhere: 70

Outlook: Company's goal is to grow its annual revenue by 10 percent this year in an industry that remains flat due to slumping financial markets overseas. Peerless will expand its office space by about 20 percent.



Rank: 56

F. C. Industries, Inc.

Top executive: Frank V. Casella

Street: 1889 Radio Road

City & Zip: Dayton 45431

Year started: 1972

Phone: (937) 252-5252

Fax: (937) 258-7019

Principal business: Manufacturing

Thumbnail sketch: Four subsidiaries include tool and die machines and metal stamping.

Sales for 1998: $27.2 million

Miami Valley employees: 277

Employees elsewhere: 4

Outlook: Casella anticipated a down turn in business, but the company's four subsidiaries have all improved in revenue so far this year compared to last year. F.C. will focus on its precision machining business throughout this year.



Rank: 57

Springwater Enterprises, Inc.

Top executive: Richard H. Kantor

Street: 283 Sharts Road

City & Zip: Springboro 45066

Year started: 1977

Phone: (513) 746-3117

Fax: (513) 746-2409

Principal business: Distribution

Thumbnail sketch: Springwater supplies food and gifts to the fund-raising industry. It also sells by mail order and to the retail trade.

Sales for 1998: $27 million

Miami Valley employees: 40

Employees elsewhere: 20

Outlook: Sales continue to climb for this supplier and company officials expect revenue to increase about 10 percent or over $30 million this year. Despite the company's success, the overall industry remains flat.



Rank: 58

Western Ohio Pizza, Inc.

Top executive: Eric Marcus

Street: 2324 Stanley Ave.

City & Zip: Dayton 45404

Year started: 1977

Phone: (937) 226-0521

Fax: (937) 226-1076

Principal business: Retail

Thumbnail sketch: A Domino's Pizza franchisee with operating stores in Greene and Montgomery counties as well as Richmond, Bloomington and Indianapolis, Ind.

Sales for 1998: $26.5 million

Miami Valley employees: 438

Employees elsewhere: 431

Outlook: Domino's is unveiling no new products, but the pizza maker will be making some minor changes, including a thicker dough weight and more toppings. Western Ohio Pizza is the fourth largest Domino's franchise in the U.S. and is continuing to particpate in the company's Image 2000 program that will renovate all of its stores. `I would like to increase revenue by 10 percent per year and that's a reachable goal,' Marcus said.



Rank: 59

Reynolds Machinery, Inc.

Top executive: Carl Mays

Street: 760 Liberty Lane

City & Zip: Dayton 45449

Year started: 1979

Phone: (937) 847-8121

Fax: (937) 847-9987

Principal business: Distribution

Thumbnail sketch: Machine tool sales

Sales for 1998: $25.7 million

Miami Valley employees: 19

Employees elsewhere: 10

Outlook: Revenue is booming and company will add new technology, personnel and a product line to spur even more growth this year. Company will expand its turnkey operation, which may require a larger building or new location. Mays is preparing for his retirement and handing off some of the business to his two sons.

DAYTON TOP 100 1999
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PHOTOS: (17):
(#1) Neal Allread

(#2) Harold R. Rieck Jr.

(#3) Robert J. Shiffler

(#4) Robert D. Minneman

(#5) Donald P. Herres

(#6) Raymond P. Koenig

(#7) Randall Scott

(#8) Michael Adams

(#9) John Guenin

(#10) Douglas Scholz

(#11) George G. Malacos

(#12) Richard Anglin II

(#13) Robert L. Zielsdorf

(#14) Frank V. Casella

(#15) Richard H. Kantor

(#16) Eric Marcus

(#17) Carl Mays


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