Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

American Systems Corp.

Network installation is one of the company's areas of expertise.

Network installation is one of the company's areas of expertise. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About American Systems Corp.

13990 Parkeast Cir., Chantilly, Va. 20151
www.americansystems.com | 703-968-6300 | Founded: 1975

Industry: Government And Professional Services | Category: Top Private Companies

American Systems is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, and as a mid-sized government contractor, it has designs on getting bigger. Specializing in information technology, the company provides systems engineering, and technical and managed services to the government and commercial sectors. Last fall, it said it had secured $75 million to be used to buy additional companies, and it has formed a special committee to evaluate prospects.

2007 Financial Data

Revenues: $230,700,000
Total employees: 1,500 | Local employees: 750

Did You Know

EATING RIGHT: The company helped the Agriculture Department develop the MyPyramid.gov site, offering tools based on the new food pyramid to track diet and health goals.

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