Robinson Helicopter Co., at a glance

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March 27, 2011 12 AM PT

Robinson Helicopter Co.

Location: Torrance

Founded: 1973 by Frank Robinson

Employees: About 900

Helicopters: Two-seat R-22, four-seat R-44 and five-seat R-66; more than 9,500 helicopters delivered since 1973

2010 sales: An estimated $75 million

Sources: Robinson Helicopter Co., Dun & Bradstreet Inc.