Usg Corporation

Datamonitor's USG Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. USG Corporation - SWOT Analysis examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

USG Corporation (USG) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials in the residential and non-residential construction markets, repair and remodel construction markets, and industrial processes market. The company primarily operates in North America. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and employs about 12,800 people. The company recorded revenues of $4,608 million during the financial year (FY) ended December 2008, a decrease of 11.4% over 2007. The operating loss of the company during FY2008 was $512 million as compared to the operating profit of $167 million in 2007. The net loss was $463 million in FY2008, as compared with the net profit of $77 million in FY2007. The strong decline in operating and net profit was attributed by the decline of net sales because of the downturn in the US residential construction market and partially to the strong decline of gross profit margin in FY2008.

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This report covers the following industry codes:
SIC Code: 3275
NAICS Code: 32742