Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> February 12, 2001

Gary Tessitore – Fansteel Inc (fnl)

GARY L. TESSITORE has been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fansteel Inc. since January 26, 1999. From May 1997 until July 1998, he was President of Claricom, Inc., a privately held telecommunications supplier. From April 1995 until December 1996, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Yale International, Inc. From March 1993 until February 1995, he was President of Breed Technologies, Inc. Profile
TWST: Could you give a short overview and history of Fansteel?

Mr. Tessitore: Fansteel was founded in 1907 by Carl Pfanstiehl. The

company has changed very significantly from that time.