330 South Fourth Street P.O. Box 2189 Richmond, Virginia 23217 U.S.A. With facilities in the United States, Japan, France, England, and Belgium, Ethyl Corporation was a leading manufacturer and marketer of value-added performance chemicals for the petroleum and plastics industries in the mid-1990s. The diversified company also produced high-tech chemical intermediates for detergents, polymers, el…
71 Clinton Road Garden City, New York 11530 U.S.A. Esselte Pendaflex Corporation is one of the oldest American manufacturers of office filing supplies and a North American market leader. The company makes general filing products and filing supplies, labeling systems and supplies, report covers and portfolios, bound books, binders and loose-leaf supplies, plastic office accessories, and document b…
Ethan Allen Drive P.O. Box 1966 Danbury, Connecticut 06813-1966 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Ethan Allen, we're dedicated to providing you superior quality home furnishings at a good, honest value. We support our innovative Classic and Casual indoor and outdoor furnishings with a commitment to service that goes beyond the expected. These principles, set over 67 years ago, remain at the forefro…
1685 38th Street Boulder, Colorado 80301 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Founded in 1985, Exabyte Corporation is known around the world for innovative tape storage solutions and premium quality media. Exabyte designs, manufactures and markets data storage products for midrange, high availability networks. Available through OEMs, distributors and resellers around the world, Exabyte tape products incl…
84, Rue de Villiers 92683 Levallois-Perret Cedex France Euro RSCG Worldwide S.A. is the leading advertising agency in Europe. With full-service operations in 30 countries and just over two percent of the US$300 billion global advertising market, France-based Euro RSCG ranks seventh among the world's largest agency networks. The firm is the only one of the industry's leading agencies that is not A…
330 Minsheng East Road Taipei 10444 Taiwan Evergreen Marine Corporation Taiwan Ltd. is the largest container shipping company in the world and one of the most successful companies in Taiwan. Although it was only 25 years old in 1994--young compared to many major shipping companies--Evergreen had risen quickly to the top of the shipping industry by focusing on innovation, quality, customer service…
1015 Third Avenue, 12th Floor Seattle Washington 98104 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Our mission is to set the standard for excellence in global logistics through total commitment to quality in people and customer service, with superior financial results. A fast-growing global logistics company, Expeditors International of Washington Inc. provides international air and ocean freight-forwarding and …
9101 LBJ Freeway, #800 Dallas, Texas 75243 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Excel provides the finest long distance programs in America today. In addition to all the standard services offered by other major long distance companies, Excel offers the opportunity for our customers to save up to 50% on their long distance calls. We also offer a personal 800 service that can't be beat, and all of our cust…
12 rue du Centre 93160 Noisy Grand France Opened for just five years by 1997, Disneyland Paris (officially conducting business as Euro Disneyland SCA) has already made its mark on the French landscape--physically, culturally, and financially. Operating on part of a total 1,943-hectare (4,400-acre) site roughly one-fifth the size of Paris, the Phase I development of Disneyland Paris features a the…
901 Moorefield Park Drive Richmond, Virginia 23236 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Eskimo Pie Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, created the frozen novelty industry in 1921 with the invention of the Eskimo Pie ice cream bar. Seventy-five years later, the Company markets and manufactures through its own plants and licensed dairies a broad range of frozen novelties, frozen yogurt, ice c…
48401 Fremont Boulevard Fremont, California 94538 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Sound is one of the most critical elements of the multimedia experience. Progress in audio fidelity has been rapid, from the simple error beep of the earliest personal computers to the 16-bit, CD-quality stereo sound input and output of today's multimedia machines. The next stage of digital audio evolution has already …
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, Texas 75039-2298 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Ours is a long-term business, with today's accomplishments a reflection of well-executed plans set in motion years ago. Likewise, Exxon's success at building shareholder value in the future is dependent on plans we develop and implement today. The following strategies have and will continue to guide Exxon as we striv…
100 Erie Insurance Place Erie, Pennsylvania 16530 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our founder, H.O. Hirt, said it in four words: We are the competition. The key to our stability and growth is the continued development of competitively priced, quality insurance products that are delivered by an exceptional network of independent Agents. In addition to our superior products and service, we've powered …
1500 Broadway New York, New York 10036 U.S.A. Essence Communications, Inc. is the publisher of Essence, a magazine catering to the contemporary African-American woman that, in 1997, was reaching an estimated five million readers each month, 30 percent of them male. The company also publishes two other magazines and a mail-order catalogue and has an entertainment division hosting an annual televis…
131 South Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California 90212 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company's operating philosophy is as follows: Service our customers with a passion, understanding that they are the basis for all our opportunities. Compete on the basis of superior quality in design and manufacturing at any given customer-determined price point. Provide a challenging, fun and rewarding work en…
200 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016 U.S.A. Fab Industries, Inc. is a major manufacturer of textile fabrics sold to a wide variety of manufacturers of ready-to-wear and intimate apparel for men, women, and children. Other uses of Fab products are found in the home furnishing, industrial, and specialty markets. The company also manufacturers comforters, sheets, blankets, and other bedding p…
1600 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30309 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We don't create world commerce. We make it happen. And it happens two billion times a day. From an information kiosk in Chile to a bank in Nova Scotia. Yet, we are the part of the transaction you don't see. Bridging the gap between impulse and action. Connecting the buyer to seller in the blink of an eye. We are the tec…
787 Seventh Avenue New York, New York 10019 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Ernst & Young, one of the world's leading professional services organizations, helps companies across the globe to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. We deliver the value that clients care about; we provide ideas and solutions tailored to meet clients' needs; and we produce tangible results. Ernst & Young's d…
85 Chestnut Ridge Road Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Executive Jet, our focus is on safety and customer satisfaction. Today we provide more individuals with safe and cost-efficient aviation solutions than anyone else in the world. With more than 30 years of aviation innovation, experience and success, Executive Jet combines a pioneering legacy with an unparalleled r…
Cheriton Parc Cheriton High Street Folkestone, Kent CT19 4QS United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Eurotunnel's mission is to be Europe's finest transportation service, unparalleled in customer satisfaction, in reliability and with an outstanding safety record, the route of choice across the Channel. As operators of a remarkable feat of engineering, the Channel Tunnel, Eurotunnel is in business to…
69-73, Boulevard Victor Hugo 93585 Saint-Ouen Cedex France Company Perspectives: Etam Developpement, women's fashion specialist, offers its clients throughout the world innovative fashions that correspond to their desires at the best prices. Etam Developpement assures its employees and partners a quality environment to permit them to develop their creativity and professionalism to the maximum. Fi…
13900 Riverport Drive Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our vision is to lead the industry through excellent, innovative, and ethically grounded pharmacy services and through trusted, impartial, and practical counsel that enables our clients to navigate the rapidly changing pharmaceutical landscape. Express Scripts Inc. (ESI) operates as a leading independent pharmacy …
1751 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Fair Grounds Corporation is a multi-faceted operation that includes a live Thoroughbred racing meet, off-track wagering, and video poker at locations throughout the region and account wagering to local, national, and international customers. As the Thoroughbred racing industry grows and becomes more competitive …
505 City Parkway West Orange, California 92868 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Experian mission statement: To be the market leader in helping businesses optimize interactions with their customers. Experian is the world's largest information provider. We help businesses implement successful customer relationship management, marketing and risk management initiatives. We provide the data, services and …
Siemensstrasse 64 D-70469 Stuttgart Germany Company Perspectives: Esselte is committed to meeting the needs of the customer by delivering quality products that bring innovation, efficiency, and style to the way people work in the office and at home. Esselte Leitz GmbH & Co. KG is Germany's leading manufacturer of premium binders and other products for filing and archiving documents. The Leitz Ord…
10 South Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60690-3005 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Exelon, everything we do is guided by our four core values: 1) boldness in staking out a leadership role in tomorrow's energy markets; 2) creativity in improving the quality of life through energy; 3) accountability to our customers, shareholders, employees, and communities; 4) commitment in operatin…
2 North Riverside Plaza Chicago, Illinois 60606 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We are building value for our shareholders, residents and employees by combining the resources of a large company and a national presence with strong local management and expertise. Equity Residential is part of the farflung business empire of Chicago billionaire Samuel Zell, known as the "Grave Dancer" for his penchant …
719 Kasota Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Equus is one of America's largest computer system manufacturers. Since 1989, Equus has delivered nearly 1,000,000 custom computer systems through resellers and system integrators--to business, education and government. In addition to notebooks, desktops, and servers, Equus develops solutions to meet the custom integration…
Evergreen Marine Building 166, Minsheng East Road, Sec2 Taipei, 104 Taiwan Company Perspectives: Evergreen is committed to maintaining its traditional philosophy of serving world trade by providing the best transport services possible. By so doing, it is certain to play an even more important role in the world of commerce. With more than 130 owned and long-term chartered ships, Evergreen Marine C…
Grenzarcherstrausse 124 CH-4070 Basel Switzerland Company Perspectives: We want to be innovative, and see change as an opportunity. Being active in high-technology fields, we must recognize new trends at a very early stage and be open to unconventional ideas. We see complacency as a threat. It is therefore our policy to encourage everywhere in the company the curiosity needed to be open to the wo…
EVA Air Building 376 Hsin-Nan Road, Section 1 Luchu Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien Taiwan Company Perspectives: Like a majestic bird, the Evergreen Group has taken flight. It stepped from the seas to land. Then, with EVA Air as the embodiment of the best of this great transportation heritage, it soared into the wide-open skies. The Evergreen Group steadily transformed itself as a transportation giant on t…
21-23 Gatwickstraat Sloterdijk 1043 GL Amsterdam The Netherlands Company Perspectives: Equant's strategy is to leverage the resources and capabilities of the company, together with the backing by France Telecom, to expand its leadership role as the acknowledged leader for global data and IP solutions to large multinational businesses worldwide. Equant N.V. is emerging as a leading global telecomm…
3850 Three Mile Lane McMinnville, Oregon 97128-9496 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Evergreen is recognized as a world leader in air freight and aviation services with a broad base of customers including other air carriers, aviation companies, and governmental agencies. Many successful operations integrating these sister companies have resulted in a reputation for superb service, reliability, and ag…
2 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60606 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Equity Office Mission: To be the office company of choice and to be valued by employees, customers and investors as partners in their success. Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP) is the largest real estate investment trust (REIT) and largest office building owner and manager in the United States, its portfolio …
151 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo, California 93401 P.O. Box 4117 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. Ernie Ball, Inc. produces guitar…
701 Maiden Choice Lane Catonsville, Maryland 21228 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Today, all the men and women of Erickson Retirement Communities continue to strive to provide the best possible programs, the best possible living spaces and facilities, and the best possible service to seniors. We are preserving the commitment that John Erickson made to seniors almost two decades ago. Erickson Retire…
5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, Alabama 35210-2198 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Eternal Word Television Network is dedicated to the advancement of truth as defined by the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. The mission of the Eternal Word Television Network is to serve the orthodox belief and teaching of the Church as proclaimed by the Supreme Pontiff and his predecessors. The goal of the Ete…
BP 100 77777 Marne-la-Vallee Cedex 4 France Company Perspectives: Together, let's bring the Disney Magic to life. Our vocation is to give way to our imaginations and to tell beautiful stories, the type of stories that leave children and adults starry eyed. At Disneyland Resort Paris, each one of us has a part to play and each part has its setting. Everywhere, in each "land" in our world, in each …
5 Via Forcella 20144 Milan Italy Company Perspectives: Dating from 1910, the Ermenegildo Zegna group is a family business that still remains true to the ideals of its founder: our grandfather, Ermenegildo. All our efforts converge on the attainment of utmost quality. every step of the way, from selection of the finest raw materials to development of innovative customer relations. Our grandfather …
U.S. Headquarters: 44 Commerce Road Stamford, Connecticut U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We strive to make it easier for people to organize the modern workplace. We work close to our customers and help them conduct a profitable business. They get easy-to-sell products with strong brands. They also get a reliable partner with a superior service level and with local and global presence. Esselte is th…
130 4th Avenue North P.O. Box 2009 Edmonds, Washington 98020 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our mission at Europe Through the Back Door is to equip travelers with the confidence and skills necessary to travel through Europe independently, economically, and in a way that is culturally broadening. We value travel as a powerful way to better understand and contribute to the world in which we live. We …
41 Research Way East Setauket, New York 11733 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The unmatched precision and flexibility of laser technology offers a world of opportunity as commercial and industrial manufacturing techniques and scientific research get increasingly sophisticated. Our task is to offer superior technology coupled with cost effective solutions to our customers. Excel Technology, Inc. is t…
100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer L-2950 Luxembourg Company Perspectives: Our mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment. As the primary financial arm of the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is also the world's largest bank and the world's largest lender, topping even such better-known institutions as the Wo…
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, Texas 75039 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: To be successful, Exxon Mobil must be at the leading edge of competition in every aspect of our business. This requires that the corporation's substantial resources--financial, operational, technological, and human--be employed wisely and evaluated regularly. While we maintain flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, …
11103 West Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78213 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We offer our customers high-quality frames, lenses, accessories, and sunglasses--including designer and private label frames, at competitive prices. All of our stores offer lenses at great prices and the leading technology in vision correction. In addition, most of our stores provide one-hour service on most prescriptions by …
4-6-5 Utajima, Nishi-Yodogawaku Osaka 555-8502 Japan Company Perspectives: The Philosophy of Glico: A WHOLESOME LIFE IN THE BEST OF TASTE. Be inspired by tastefulness! Provide delight through wholesomeness! Glory in the resplendence of life! At Glico, we are inspired to contribute to a tastefully wholesome delight in the resplendence of human life. The Glico Spirit: Taking full pleasure in innova…
Tour Maine-Montparnasse, 33 av du Maine Paris F-75755 Cedex 15 France Company Perspectives: Eramet's strategy is to continue growing in each of its businesses by drawing on the substantial complementarity and synergy between its activities. The Group's ambition is to be a long-term partner for its customers, with a reputation for quality and reliability of its products and services. For its share…
231 Val des Bons Malades Luxembourg L-2121 Luxembourg Company Perspectives Mission: BES Group aims to be the leading Portuguese multispecialist financial group in terms of innovation, customer service, profitability and efficiency. While maintaining strict risk management, BES is continuing organic market share growth fueled by anticipation of client needs and alliances with premier partners to l…
Essar House 11 K K Marg Mahalaxmi Mumbai 400 034 India Company Perspectives We insist on setting and surpassing world-class benchmarks in everything we do. No wonder we have the largest gas-based sponge iron plant and are one of the world's largest integrated sea logistics companies that owns India's largest double hull, double bottom VLCC. All our businesses are highly integrated across the valu…
PO Box 1755 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Company Perspectives Ethiopian is a business enterprise committed to the basic objective of providing safe, reliable and profitable air transport services for the passenger and cargo as well as other aviation related services. The airline renews its pledge to further develop its total network with continued emphasis on interconnecting Africa and linking it with th…