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Gund Co. Sees 18% Annual Growth Without Layoffs

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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CEO Steve Gund said Gund Co. posted 18% annual growth for a decade without laying off employees.
President Brian Krupich leads Gund Co. alongside CEO Steve Gund and chairman/COO Rich Gund.
Hundreds of executives visited Gund Co.’s St. Louis plant to learn Steve Gund’s growth strategy.
The Wall Street Journal Careers & Leadership newsletter reported the story on October 28 2026.

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CEO Steve Gund said Gund Co. posted 18% annual growth for a decade without laying off employees.
President Brian Krupich leads Gund Co. alongside CEO Steve Gund and chairman/COO Rich Gund.
Hundreds of executives visited Gund Co.’s St. Louis plant to learn Steve Gund’s growth strategy.
The Wall Street Journal Careers & Leadership newsletter reported the story on October 28 2026.