Under
Armour
Maker of athletic
apparel.
Headquarters:
1020 Hull St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Employees: 979
Chairman and CEO: Kevin Plank
Stock Symbol: UA
Website:
http://www.uabiz.com
Career Site
Under Armour is the originator of performance
apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light
throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. The technology
behind Under Armour's diverse product assortment for men, women
and youth is complex, but the program for reaping the benefits
is simple: wear HeatGear when it's hot, ColdGear when it's cold,
and AllSeasonGear between the extremes.
Under Armour t-shirts feature technology
that help provide compression and wick perspiration off the skin
instead of absorbing it.
The company's products include clothing,
shoes and accessories and are sold worldwide and worn by professional
football, baseball, and soccer players, as well as athletes in
major collegiate and Olympic sports.
In 2006, Under Armour reported revenue
of $430.7 million and net income of $39.0 million.
History
The company was founded in 1966 by former
University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank who is Chairman
and CEO.
Plank was a special teams captain of the
University of Maryland football team. Tired of repeatedly changing
the cotton T-shirt under his jersey as it became wet and heaving
during the course of a game, Mr. Plank set out to develop a next
generation shirt that would remain drier and lighter.
The company went public in 2005.
Benefits
* Employer-paid Medical premiums
* Business casual work environment
* Free parking
* Daycare and gym facilities in business park
* Substantial employee discount.
Updated July 4, 2007
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