1211 Avenue of the Americas New York New York 10036 United States The Celanese Corporation began as a small company with a simple concept and eventually became a diversified corporate giant. The fortunes and the character of Celanese changed as the business world changed. As Celanese expanded, its leadership lost its single-minded purposefulness as it struggled to direct the complex and vulnerabl…
311 South Wacker Drive Suite 5200 Chicago, Illinois 60606 U.S.A. The Centel Corporation is an independent telecommunications company that provides local telephone service in seven states and cellular telephone operations to customers in 22 states. The company was founded by an Iowa entrepreneur at the turn of the century, and in the intervening years has merged with and acquired a large number of…
100 CenturyTel Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We believe we have the right strategies, the right market focus and the right people to drive continued growth. Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. (CenturyTel) is one of the few remaining large independent telephone companies in the United States, providing local exchange telephone service to 2.5 million customers in 22 st…
50 Locust Ave. New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 U.S.A. Century Communications Corp. is a major provider of cable television services in the United States. Through its subsidiary, Century Cable, the corporation served more than 900,000 subscribers in the United States and Puerto Rico in 1993. Centennial Cellular Corp., the company's publicly traded cellular telephone venture, served 76,000 subscriber…
135 Avenue Charles de Gaulle F-92521 Neuilly Sur Seine Cedex France Chanel, worth an estimated $1.5 billion, is one of the largest companies in the $4 billion global perfume industry. Chanel started its success with the introduction of Chanel No. 5 perfume, which continued to be a top selling perfume into the 1990s. The company has since diversified its offerings beyond perfumes to include design…
300 Ward Road Midlothian, Texas 76065-9651 U.S.A. Named after the roadrunner that darts over the rolling hills of central Texas, Chaparral Steel Co. was one of the original mini-mills that revolutionized the U.S. steel industry in the 1970s. The company is known for its innovative management practices which, among other things, allows workers to set their own pay rate. This flexible management st…
270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017-2070 U.S.A. The Chemical Banking Corporation, a multibillion dollar bank holding company, began as a division of a New York City chemical manufacturer during the early 19th century. The company grew steadily through its long history, then more dramatically in the late 1980s and early 1990s when it became a superregional bank with holdings in New York, New …
4600 Sleepytime Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We remain committed to making the highest-quality, most inspiring, and most soul-satisfying specialty teas and good-for-you botanical products. In pursuing this passion, we remain dedicated to building shareholder value, to developing exciting, rewarding careers for Celestial employees and to contributing to our community …
2800 Rockcreek Parkway Kansas City, Missouri 64117-2551 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Cerner understands the challenges facing today's health systems to provide high quality care in a more efficient and effective manner. It is our belief that the key to success for the future of healthcare is the strategic use of an intrarelated information system. We provide our clients with the necessary technol…
2701 University Drive, Suite 320 Auburn Mills, Michigan 48236 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: "We are not a manufacturer of paper products, spark plugs, or sports apparel. We are not a bureaucracy and we do not focus on management fads. We have no fat. Our passion for quality and success is shared by each of our 5,000 employees at all levels of the company. Champion is a leader in manufactured housi…
115 South Acacia Avenue Solana Beach, California 92075-1803 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Chart House Enterprises, Inc. operates 63 Chart House Restaurants. Chart House restaurants are full-service, casual dinner houses with menus featuring fresh fish, steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta dishes and chicken, and as much salad and bread as the customer desires. The menu is offered in architecturally o…
6835 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, California 91406 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: As "dress down Friday" continues to sweep the nation, casual clothes are becoming more important. Now, corporate America is learning what CHEROKEE customers have known for years. When it comes to casual dressing--no one does it better than CHEROKEE! Cherokee Inc. is a licenser whose namesake brand appears on clothing, hou…
Avenida Constitucion 444 Poniente P.O. Box 392 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico Company Perspectives: Cemex's strategy for success can be explained by seven guidelines: professional and modern management to reorganize acquired companies and the ability to adapt to changes in circumstances; concentration on traditional business lines (cement, concrete and concrete block); and a solid and well-ca…
One Champion Plaza Stamford, Connecticut 06921 U.S.A. Champion International Corporation is a leading U.S. maker of paper products, specializing in paper used for business correspondence, commercial printing, publications, and newspapers. Champion also manufactures pulp, beverage containers, plywood, lumber, and studs. The company, one of the largest private landowners in the United States, owns …
35555 Curtis Boulevard Eastlake, Ohio 44095 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We at Chart Industries are committed to building a dynamic company that will consistently deliver increasing value to its shareholders. To fulfill this mission, we remain focused on producing above-average earnings, above-average return of equity, and consistent, profitable sales growth. Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading d…
One Causeway Drive Sandusky, Ohio 44870 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Cedar Point's sole business is to entertain the public and cater to the comfort, health and happiness of the people. Cedar Fair, L.P. is the parent company to a half-dozen of America's oldest and largest amusement parks. Cedar Point, the company's crown jewel, is the biggest seasonal amusement park in North America, attracting o…
P.O. Box 22508 Denver, Colorado 80222 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: CH2M HILL helps public and private clients worldwide realize a greater return on their investments in environmental technology and sustainable infrastructure. Our business involves project development, engineering and management of water, environmental and transportation infrastructure, as well as the design and construction of in…
150 Pelican Way San Rafael, California 94901 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: It is important to know what "Century Standards" are meant to achieve. The goal we have set is to run the best-operated theaters in the country. Furthermore, all of the theaters in the company are to meet that standard. We desire to set a standard of excellence against which other companies will measure their operations. Th…
12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 100 St. Louis, Missouri 63131 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Imagine a time when television, computers, the Internet and telecommunications converge, and the world of entertainment and information come into the home and the workplace through a single cable wire. The vision is here. We offer a full range of traditional cable television services and are launching digita…
4645 Morena Boulevard San Diego, California 92117 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Through our fashion content, merchandise mix, exciting store layout and design, and striking merchandise presentation, we project fashion attitudes that appeal to customers from a broad range of socioeconomic, demographic and cultural profiles. In addition, our breadth of merchandise enables our customers to assemble c…
Central House Broad Street Birmingham B1 2JP England Since 1993, Central Independent Television has been an operating unit of one of Great Britain's largest broadcast television and video companies, Carlton Communications plc. Central was ranked third among the nation's independent television (ITV) broadcasters when it received a £760 million (US$1.1 billion) takeover bid from number-two Carlton…
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 1130 Irving, Texas 75039 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company's strategy is to secure leading clusters of radio stations in the largest markets in the United States. Consolidation of radio station ownership accelerated dramatically following the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in February of that year. The 1996 Act amended the Communications Act of…
One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, Kansas 67215 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Mission of the Cessna Aircraft Company is: to be the worldwide leader in the industry segments we serve by developing and producing safe, reliable, high quality aircraft that represent the best value in general aviation; to provide the most comprehensive and responsive support to every Cessna customer; to produce the fina…
P.O. Box 2968 Huntington, West Virginia 25728-2968 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Champion Industries, Inc., headquartered in Huntington, West Virginia, is a major commercial printer, business forms manufacturer, and supplier of office products and office furniture. With annual revenues of over $120 million, the Company serves the geographical area east of the Mississippi through regional divisions…
2728 North Harwood Dallas, Texas 75201-1516 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Established in 1950 in Dallas, Texas, today Centex Corporation is one of the nation's premier companies in building and related financial services businesses. Centex Corporation is one of the most successful diversified building companies in the United States, with products and services ranging from new home construction, ma…
Charter Court 50 Windsor Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 2HA United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Centrica aims to be the first choice of energy and services to homes and businesses in Great Britain. Centrica plc is the largest gas supplier in the United Kingdom, serving 16 million households, and a growing force in that country's electric industry. Formed during the 1997 breakup of British Gas, Centr…
201 W. North Street Chelsea, Michigan 48118 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our mission is to provide the consumer with the best possible value. "Jiffy" Value is defined as the highest quality ingredients at the best price. We use only the highest quality ingredients for our mixes and formulate our products so that the consumer doesn't have to add additional ingredients to bake an excellent product.…
One Celadon Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46235 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our strategy is simple. We focus on a niche market and provide truckload services between the United States, Canada, and the Mexican border. Our service is enhanced by a high tractor-to-tractor ratio, the use of well-maintained late model tractors and trailers and round-the-clock dispatch and reporting services. We have al…
755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 800 Troy, Michigan 48084 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company's mission is to build America's premier open-wheel series--our core business--into a major U.S. sports and entertainment business. Subsequently, the Company will 'export' the Series to international markets through television and by racing in a limited number of major international markets. The Company…
2500 S. High School Road, Suite 160 Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4943 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Chautauqua Airlines, serving our customers with the highest possible degree of safety, comfort, and convenience are our #1 goals. Our 26-year history of continued commitment to these goals along with a flawless safety record has ensured our success and enabled us to become one of the 20 largest sc…
3349 Route 138 Wall Township, New Jersey 07719 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Centennial Wireless is one of the nation's largest independent wireless providers. We provide the latest in digital phones, accessories, features, and services designed to meet your business or personal communication needs. As one of the first cellular companies, Centennial covers nearly 82,000 square miles of service are…
101 Wolf Drive Thorofare, New Jersey 08086 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Checkpoint Systems will provide retailers and system integrators with supply chain management and security solutions that move and identify goods effectively and efficiently, control shortage, improve sales and profitability, and ensure the accuracy and protection of assets. Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is one of the world leader…
251 Ballardvale St. Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887-1000 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We have a strong commitment to quality. Our vision is to be the premier company Contributing to the Search for Healthier Lives. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. is the holding company for Charles River Laboratories, Inc., which is a leading provider of laboratory animals used in preclinical experim…
JR Central Towers 1-1-4, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 450-6101 Japan Company Perspectives: The company strives to contribute to community development by adhering to sound management principles; provide modern, friendly, and reliable services; and establish a cheerful, fresh, and active corporate culture. The Central Japan Railway Company is one of seven firms created as a result of the break-up o…
9 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: As a renewed Cendant, we continue to build on our historical strengths in the travel and real estate service sectors. We are a leading architect of franchise systems and an innovative provider of outsourcing services. Today's Cendant proves that strong leadership transcends time. Cendant Corporation was formed in December 19…
135, Avenue Charles de Gaulle 92521 Neuilly-sur-Seine Cedex France Chanel SA is one of the legendary names in perfumes. The company has parlayed its prestigious brand name into a world-leading retail empire. In addition to its flagship perfume brand Chanel No. 5--which has long been the world's top-selling perfume--Chanel has expanded its line to include women's fashions, jewelry and accessories,…
2511 Garden Road, Building A, Suite 200 Monterey, California 93940 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Century Aluminum is a primary aluminum producer with 465,000 metric-tons-per-year (mtpy) of capacity at three locations. Century Aluminum Company is a holding company based in Monterey, California, but its primary operation is a facility located in Ravenswood, West Virginia. Since the formation of Cent…
6480 Rockside Boulevard South, Suite 330 Cleveland, Ohio 44121 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our Mission: To provide an integrated offering of CBIZ's core professional services in each regional market, incorporating the services of CBIZ's national practice areas and utilizing technology to enhance our product offering and streamline service delivery. Century Business Services, Inc., with its headq…
200-220 East Bennett Avenue Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Century Casinos, Inc. we strive to grow our business in the U.S., as well as internationally, and look to continue our financial success by offering our guests excellent customer service and the latest exciting casino games; focusing on employee development and creating a positive work environment; adding va…
3520 Mary Street, Suite 202 Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Chancellor Beacon Academies, we believe parents should decide where their children attend school and play an active role in their education. Most of all, we believe that parents should make the best decision for their child. Finally, you can choose a school that will give your child the personal attention eve…
Tecoyotitla 412 Mexico, D.F. 01050 Mexico Company Perspectives: Our enterprise's basic operational objective is to serve the client, incorporating fundamental concepts such as the constant search for continual improvement, working with clients and suppliers to fulfill and exceed the expectations of the market. Celanese Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (CelMex) is one of Mexico's major producers of chemical…
1295 H Street Penrose, Colorado 81240 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our Mission: Estes Industries was founded in 1958 in Denver, Colorado. Vern Estes developed a machine that mass-produced solid propellant model rocket engines. This invention gave people a consistent and reliable way to launch model rockets. Later, the company branched out into the mass production of balsa nose cones and adapters …
Avenida Constitución 444 Poniente Apdo. Postal 392 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo León Mexico Company Perspectives: Our mission is to serve the global building needs of our customers and build value for our stakeholders by becoming the world's most efficient and profitable cement company. Our strategy is to: Focus on our core cement and ready-mix concrete franchise in the international markets we serve…
PO Box HM66, Clarendon House 2, Church Street Hamilton Bermuda Company Perspectives: Central European Media Enterprises operates the leading group of TV networks and stations across Central and Eastern Europe. Today, CME and its partners operate six stations in four countries, and are market leaders in every one of them, with news and information programming at the heart of each operation. Centra…
Barnett Way Gloucester GL4 3RL United Kingdom Company Perspectives: While remaining focused on its core business of mortgages and investments, C&G, now the UK's third-largest mortgage lender, has massively expanded its customer base and become a key component of one of the world's best-known financial services providers. Cheltenham & Gloucester PLC (C&G) is the third largest mortgage bank in the …
15/F CP Tower, 313 Silom Road Bangkok 10500 Thailand Company Perspectives: CP Mission: To become a global agrifoods company, 'Kitchen of the World,' with distinctive branding; to contribute to the development of agribusiness in the developing world; to secure and employ advanced innovative technology and management; to protect animal welfare; to focus on food safety and nutrition. Charoen Pokphan…
7 Powder Horn Drive Warren, New Jersey 07059 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Celgene is a pharmaceutical company encompassing research, development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. At Celgene, our mission is to employ our strong research capabilities and expertise toward the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecules for cancer and immunological diseases. Celgene Corpora…
4740 Agar Drive Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1A3 Canada Company Perspectives: Our customers want one consistent standard of safety and service around the globe. Our shareholders expect CHC to continue to create exceptional value. We will do both. CHC Helicopter Corporation is the largest provider of helicopter support to the world's offshore oil industry. It operates in more than 30 countries a…
1150 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto M3C 1H7 Canada Company Perspectives At Celestica, we are proud of our history of success in the technology industry. At the same time, we know that the success of our company relies equally on the way we work with our customers and the way we work with ourselves. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Celestica Inc. is a former IBM unit that has emerged as one of the world's…
Postfach 58 Gwattstrasse 15 Pfaeffikon SZ CH-8808 CM13 3EN 2 Switzerland Company Perspectives Vögele is the store for fashion that has already asserted and established itself in the society, and which offers an excellent price-performance-ratio. At Vögele, women, men and children can find high quality fashion at attractive prices. Production, administration and sales follow strict quality guide…