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Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products with a substantial presence in a number of focused niche markets. With approximately 12,000 employees working together in five business segments across 25 countries, Crane generated 2007 net sales of $2.62 billion. We are dedicated to integrity and honest dealings in all that we do.

FAST FACTS

 

Financial Strength

Crane has a strong financial position,
giving it the capacity to continue 
strategic acquisitions. At the end of
2007, cash equaled $295 million, and
the ratio of debt to total capitalization
was 11.1%.

 

Global Reach

Worldwide operations in over 120 
locations across 25 countries grow
Economic Value Added (EVA) with top
people and products, customer focus,
and a common Crane Business 
System throughout the Company.

 

Leadership

Our businesses have leading market
shares in focused niche markets 
and seek to produce high returns and excess cash flow.

 

OUR HISTORY OUR VALUES

The best of what
we do today recalls
the excitement and
spirit of innovation
at the founding of
the Company on the
4th of July, 1855.
 
Our founder, R.T. Crane, wrote and spoke extensively
about the importance of business ethics and values,
the confidence and goodwill they engender among
employees and customers, and the competitive
advantage that can be obtained by taking the high
road. Today, his words continue to drive our business
philosophy and serve as a benchmark by which we
measure performance. 
 

 

NEWS & FEATURES

 

Crane Co 3rd Quarter 2008 Earnings Analyst Teleconference

October 28, 2008 at 
10:00 AM ET

 

Crane Co. Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

 

Crane Co. Reports Third Quarter Results

 

Gabelli Aerospace Conference

September 5, 2008 at 7:30 AM ET

 

 

 

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