Viskase Companies Inc. Reports Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2018
April 01, 2019 at 10:34 am EDT
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Viskase Companies Inc. announced earnings results for the full year ended December 31, 2018. For the full year, the company announced sales was USD 395.329 million compared to USD 391.978 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 12.464 million compared to USD 32.305 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 14.192 million compared to USD 4.097 million a year ago. Basic loss per share was USD 0.27 compared to USD 0.11 a year ago.
Viskase Companies, Inc. is a producer of non-edible cellulosic, fibrous and plastic casings, which is used to prepare, and package processed meat products. The Company provides value-added support services relating to these products for consumer products companies. The Companyâs 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 Company operates approximately 10 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. The Company sells its products in approximately 100 countries throughout the world.