Tappan

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Tappan

COMPANY

Appliance manufacturer, founded by W. J. Tappan in 1881 as the Ohio Valley Foundry Company. They are noted as an early maker of microwave ovens. Tappan was acquired by Frigidaire which was then acquired by Electrolux in 1979.

Industry:
Manufacturing

Ticker:
(subsidiary)

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

James M. Ringler Business 1946 CEO of Premark, 1996-99

BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Carl Icahn Business 16-Feb-1936 Billionaire, took over TWA

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