22. Hi-Shear Tech
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Rank: 22 (Previous rank: N.A.)
CEO: George Trahan. Headquarters: Torrance, CA Employees: 100 Industry: Technology Revenue: $28.5 million (four quarters to 12/31/08) Return to investors: 53% (three years to 12/81/08, annualized rate) Hi-Shear is in the business of blowing things up, but only small things: It manufactures "pyrotechnic power cartridges" that are used for everything from fighter aircraft ejection seats to separating launched satellites from their spent rockets. In 2008, Hi-Shear separation nuts and pressure cartridges helped NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander arrive safely on the surface of Mars.
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