For Immediate Release
Contact: Catharine Scott
Phone: (954) 893-7300
Fax: (954) 893-7500
E-mail: nasfm@retailenvironments.org

Hollywood, FL (August 17, 2001)—The store fixture manufacturing industry in North America increased pre-tax profit margins in 2000, according to the National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers' (NASFM) newly published 2001 Profit Report. The 91 NASFM member companies that participated in the confidential survey reported total sales of more than $1.3 billion in 2000. The median company in the survey reported sales growth of 3.1%, compared to 6.8% reported in 1999.

While revenues growth slowed, profit margins increased when compared to 1999. The survey recorded median profit before taxes by the participants of 4.4%, up from 3.1% in the 2000 Report.

Revenue growth and profit before taxes are just two of the measures reported in this detailed, comprehensive financial survey of the North American store fixture manufacturing industry. The 2001 Profit Report includes industry averages for all line items on the income statement and balance sheet, cross-referenced by sales volume, product mix, and materials manufactured. NASFM member companies that participate in the report receive a free copy, while non-participating members can purchase a copy for $250; the cost for non-members is $500. To order visit our Web site at www.retailenvironments.org, e-mail your request to nasfm@retailenvironments.org, or call 954-893-7300.

NASFM is an international, not-for-profit association representing the store fixture manufacturing industry since 1956. The association's membership includes more than 450 regular member companies operating over 800 plants and employing more than 75,000 people worldwide; an additional 200 industry suppliers are associate members. NASFM members manufacture an estimated 85% of all store fixtures produced in North America, and the 100 largest North American store fixture manufacturers are NASFM members. The typical NASFM member employs 85 people, and generates revenues in excess of $10 million per year.



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