Nystrom Building Products

November 24, 2008 at 5:14AM

Business: Makes and distributes complementary building products -- fire extinguisher cabinets, smoke vents, floor hatches, safety accessories -- to commercial contractors for major building products. Founded: 1948

Headquarters: Brooklyn Park

Employees: 170

Executives: Scott Sustacek, CEO; Scott Bendix, vice president of sales and marketing; Sue Thomas, CFO; Jan Frederick, COO.

2008 revenue: $33 million projected

Strategy: Continue to pursue growth in the Middle East and look for domestic acquisitions to add product lines here.

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