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Business 2.0: 100 Fastest-growing tech companies
Our rankings highlight the companies whose business is really booming.
Ceradyne
Rank: 12 (2005 rank: 1)
Get quote: CRDN
Employees: 1,835		   
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA Sector(s): Manufacturing, Military

Why It's hot: The armor shortage in Iraq triggered more congressionally mandated sales of Ceradyne's ultralight armor for bodies, vehicles, and choppers.
Revenue 368.3 84.0 3
Earnings 46.8 128.7 24
Operating cash flow 21.1 143.3 15
Stock return (2005) 15
Headcount change (2005) 27.3
From the June 2006 issue
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