Viskase Companies Inc. Stock Analysis VKSC

Viskase Cos., Inc. produces and supplies non-edible cellulose, fibrous and plastic casings used to prepare and package processed meat. The company is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois. The company went IPO on 2003-06-03. The firm provides value-added support services relating to these products for consumer products companies. The Company’s products include cellulose casings, plastic casings, fibrous casings, netting and fabric, transfer casings, and applied technologies. Cellulose Casings are designed for automated production of tubular sausages, such as hot dogs, cooked sausages, dry salamis, pepperoni, mortadella. Plastic casings are casings for processed meat and poultry applications. Fibrous casings can be used for a range of applications, including pepperoni, salami, luncheon meats, boneless hams and other deli-style processed meats. The firm operates approximately nine manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. The firm sells its products in approximately 100 countries throughout the world.