6300 Sears Tower Chicago Illinois 60606 United States Farley Northwest Industries is a relatively young company when compared to other corporations in America, but "middle-aged" when compared to the many other conglomerates which were created in the 1960's, when one-product companies started to diversify their operations. Companies which produced a narrow range of products diversified in an attem…
28 Southampton Lane London WC2A 1AR England Fairclough Construction Group is one of Britain's prominent construction companies. Its growth from a small, local stone mason firm into the nation's most important public works and civil engineering contractor has been a steady, if slow and gradual, process. Leonard Fairclough was born on November 17, 1853 in Adlington, Lancashire. He apprenticed with …
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 200016-2899 United States The Federal National Mortgage Association, better known as Fannie Mae, is worth more than $100 billion, making it the third largest corporation in the United States in terms of assets. The one-time government agency has made a tremendous impact on the home finance industry since it was chartered by Congress in 1938. As a publicly …
75 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, New Jersey 07645 U.S.A. Federal Paper Board Company, Inc., is a leading producer of recycled and bleached paperboard, which is used to make packaging, brochure covers, sports cards, and paper cups. It also produces market pulp, uncoated free sheet paper, lumber, folding cartons, and paper and plastic cups. The market for its products is primarily domestic, althoug…
P.O. Box 790490 San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490 U.S.A. Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. is an unlikely survivor of the modern aircraft industry. The company was nearly ruined during the 1980s by acrimonious factions within its boardroom and rescued from bankruptcy by investor Carl Albert, but Fairchild emerged as a mere shadow of its former self. The company was once one of America's leading aircraft manuf…
1415 West 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60521-9945 U.S.A. Federal Signal Corp., the nation's leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles and street sweepers, also produces signaling and communications equipment, industrial tools, and signs. Since its inception in 1901, Federal Signal has quietly but steadily grown into a diversified international corporation, primarily through acquiring key comp…
Corso Marconi 10-20 10125 Turin Italy Fiat S.p.A., one of Europe's largest companies, is perhaps best known as a manufacturer of automobiles. However, the company also produces commercial vehicles, construction machinery, thermomechanics and telecommunications equipment, metallurgical products, engine components, railroad stock, tractors, and airplanes. Fiat has interests in bioengineering, trans…
10401 Old Monroe Road Matthews, North Carolina 28105 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We strive to grow our base of loyal and satisfied customers by offering convenience and great values, to grow our assortment of nationally advertised name brand merchandise, and to improve quality standards to bring greater value to our customers. Family Dollar Stores, Inc., is a chain of discount stores that offer …
2001 Theurer Boulevard Winona, Minnesota 55987-1500 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Quality products and quality service—that's what Fastenal Company is all about! Fastenal Company sells nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners and related supplies (the company's original product line); power tools; cutting tools; hydraulics and pneumatics products; material handling products; janitorial supplies;…
82 Devonshire Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 U.S.A. Fidelity Investments Inc. is one of the world's most successful retail investment services firms, offering its customers one of the widest ranges of mutual funds in the industry as well as discount brokerage and institutional and trust services. Innovation, in particular, has played a key role in the company's progress. However, the investme…
19 Union Square West New York, New York 10003 U.S.A. Farrar, Straus and Giroux Inc. is one of the premier literary publishing houses in the United States. A feisty independent for most of its existence, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of German publishing group Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH in 1995. Farrar, Straus and Giroux was founded when John Farrar and Roger W. Straus, Jr., ca…
529 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10017 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We attribute our continued growth and success to a strong marketing s trategy led by a talented team of merchants; customer service achieve d through enhanced product knowledge and selling standards; state of the art technology; a strong back of the house support team; and the efforts of dedicated associates throughout the org…
942 South Shady Grove Road Memphis, Tennessee 38120 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: In today's Network Economy, FedEx Corporation is uniquely positioned to leverage the power of networks to help connect our customers to the high-tech, high-speed global marketplace. FedEx Corporation is synonymous with overnight delivery, an industry the company developed during the 1970s and one which, nearly three …
Viale Cesare Battisti, 26 13900 Biella Italy Company Perspectives: Fila is an authentic sports brand, committed to creating and marketing products that enhance the individual's pursuit of sports as a way to experience greater personal fulfillment. Fila is committed to building a great company by attracting, developing, exciting and retaining outstanding people. Fila mirrors the values of a winnin…
901 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3281 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Mission: To be the premier creative agency in the world that produces extraordinarily effective work for a short list of blue chip clients. With barely a decade and a half under its belt, Minneapolis-based Fallon McElligott Inc. (FM) emerged as America's hottest advertising agency in the mid-1990s. The firm's groani…
38 Fountain Square Plaza Fifth Third Center Cincinnati, Ohio 45263 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Each time we pass another milestone of consistent earnings growth, I am often asked 'how we do it' or 'how can we continue.' All I can say is that the only thing that has remained constant at Fifth Third over the past 25 years is our simple focus on a few basics--hard work, aggressive selling, teamwork…
9387 Dielman Industrial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63132 U.S.A. Falcon Products, Inc., is a fast-growing international manufacturer of commercial furniture products with significant shares of the fast-food service and contract office markets. The company focuses on providing its customers with high-quality products that address a wide range of both functional and aesthetic needs. Falcon manufactur…
320 1st Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20534 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: It is the mission of the Federal Prison Industries to employ and provide skills training to the greatest practicable number of inmates in federal correctional facilities necessary to ensure the safe and secure operation of such institutions, and in doing so, to produce market priced, quality goods in a self-sustaining manner…
Two Palo Alto Square Palo Alto, California 94306 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Fenwick & West is a leading 'Silicon Valley' law firm which has represented hundreds of growth-oriented companies from inception. Many of these have become major public companies. It also represents institutional investors and venture capital firms, and has been a leader in structuring new financing vehicles for start-u…
One Liberty Plaza Liberty, Missouri 64068 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We own our business with a focus on achievement and accountability. Through our individual and collective actions, we define our ownership. We take pride in our efforts and share in the rewards of ownership. We care enough to make a difference and operate our business with excellence that surpasses the competition. When challe…
8889 Gateway West El Paso, Texas 79925-6584 U.S.A. Farah Incorporated is a leading manufacturer and marketer of medium-priced men's and boys' apparel, with a particular emphasis on casual and dress slacks but also production of shirts, shorts, sports coats, and suit separates (matching slacks and sports coats). It also introduced a line of women's shirts, skirts, shorts, and slacks in 1996. In ad…
4680 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90010 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: To simply say that Farmers is an America success story would be to ignore important elements that make up the company as a whole. It is indeed a successful company, and one with a rich history. A history of innovation and dedication. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies was a wholly owned subsidiary of B.A.T. Indus…
26555 Northwestern Highway Southfield, Michigan 48034 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Federal-Mogul has over 250 locations, across 6 continents, in 24 countries, with 56,000 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is a $7 billion automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, r…
2470 Palumbo Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40509 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Fazoli's management believes its greatest assets are its food and service along with exceptional value. Most items are priced under $4 and all are made fresh, never frozen and reheated. Fazoli's Systems, Inc. is the operator and franchiser of an Italian fast-food restaurant chain in the United States under the name Fazoli's…
538 Broadhollow Road Melville, New York 11747 U.S.A. Only six years after its founding in 1992, Family Golf Centers, Inc. is the leading consolidator and operator of golf centers (driving ranges) in North America, with 109 courses in operation at the end of 1998. The company also operates eight stand-alone ice rinks and manages 16 additional ice-rink facilities. Family Golf also operates three "F…
8669 Commodity Circle Orlando, Florida 32819 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Today, over 260,000 families enjoy the Fairfield lifestyle. From the excitement of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the shores of California. From the star-filled stages of Branson, Missouri, to the snow-powdered slopes of Pagosa, Colorado. Fairfield has resorts in America's most scenic locations. Golf. Tennis. Fishing. Boat…
Via Emilia Est, 1163 41100 Modena Italy Ferrari S.p.A. designs and manufactures sports cars that are synonymous with speed and performance. Ferrari sports cars are among the most prestigious automobiles in the world, along with Porsche, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, and Lamborghini. The name Ferrari is still venerated on the international racing circuit, and many automotive experts regard the Fer…
344 Route 9W Glenmont, New York 12077 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Over the years, Farm Family has earned a solid reputation, with an established tradition of trust. Farm Family agents are insurance professionals who recognize that personal service is the key to meeting individual and business concerns. Farm Family Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that was formed in 1996 as part of a plan to c…
7657 Anagram Dr. Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our mission: 'Be Famous.' Famous Dave's of America is committed to creating environments that transcend current restaurant offerings by serving the highest quality, flavor intense foods in surroundings that are stimulating, interesting, and fun. We will be guided by our values and beliefs, creating a culture of productive…
1500 Market Street, Centre Sq. West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The rich heritage of Farm Journal is the same heritage as that earned by American agriculture's farm and ranch families for the past six generations. We became good friends through the years. Wilmer Atkinson said it best 120 years ago: "We shall use our best endeavor to make the Farm Journal a newspa…
P.O. Box 1103 82230 Wessling Germany Company Perspectives: Customers Come First. Fairchild Dornier is a company that values action. We believe in listening to our customers and following through by delivering products that meet their needs. The 328JET, for example, was developed in recognition of the growing demand for jets to replace turboprops. The 728JET Family will provide a series of state-o…
250 Via Nizza 10135 Turin Italy Company Perspectives: Fiat is an Italian industrial group with a strong international presence. Operating primarily in the automotive industry and related services, it is also a major player in other manufacturing activities. Fiat grows and creates value by supplying innovative products and services for maximum customer satisfaction and globalizing its activities. …
5300 Patterson Avenue SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Vision: Family Christian Stores' vision is to provide high-quality Christian products that impact the lives of people everywhere and to achieve exceptional business performance. Mission: Family Christian Stores' mission is to serve Jesus Christ as a growing national retailer that is Christ-centered, offering except…
20333 South Normandie Avenue Torrance, California 90502 U.S.A. Farmer Bros. Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of roasted coffee and approximately 300 other items used by the company's restaurant, institution, and office customers. Farmer Bros. operates in 29 western states, serving its clients through roughly 100 branch offices. Roasted coffee accounts for approximately 55 percent of the comp…
Piazzale Pietro Ferrero 1 12051 Alba, Cuneo Italy Company Perspectives: FERRERO TODAY. Today, Ferrero remains a true family-run success story. A third generation of Ferrero sons have joined their father and continue to operate under the same basic principles that gave Ferrero its start in Alba over 50 years ago. With global sales growing in country after country, Ferrero is today one of the large…
4050 Calle Real Santa Barbara, California 93110 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our company was founded on five corporate precepts--Bias for Action, Autonomy and Entrepreneurship, Close Customer Relationships, Minimal Bureaucracy and Employee Ownership. Fidelity National Financial Inc., the nation's top title insurance company, found early success by concentrating on the residential real estate mark…
1025 West 8th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64101 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company is a privately owned business whose principal enterprise is manufacturing and marketing laundry and household cleaning products to consumer and commercial markets. In addition to this, it also markets unique lines of garden tools, material handling products, and gift products. Faultl…
3579 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48207-1829 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We care more than others think is wise, We risk more than others think is safe, We dream more than others think is practical and ... We expect more than others think is possible (National Beverage Corp.). Faygo Beverages Inc. is a regional soft drink bottling company based in Detroit, Michigan, that distributes its prod…
95 Wellington Street West Suite 800 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2N7 Canada Company Perspectives: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a financial services holding company whose corporate objective is to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long-term shareholder value. Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a dealer in insurance and reinsurance services, has gained noto…
12020 Chandler Boulevard, Suite 300 North Hollywood, California 91607 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Building on the cornerstone of its reputation as a quality animation supplier to the U.S. and international broadcast marketplace, Film Roman is pursuing a comprehensive production plan, redefining itself, and by so doing, television as we know it. Film Roman, Inc., is one of the largest independent…
3565 Harbor Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92626 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: FileNet Corporation helps organizations make better decisions by managing the content and processes that drive their business. FileNet's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions allow customers to build and sustain competitive advantage by managing content throughout their organizations, automating and streamlini…
1218 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, California 90401-1308 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Fatburger, we've been doing things our own way since 1952. Making custom burgers, one at a time, for individuals like you. Fatburger Corporation, based in Santa Monica, California, operates and franchises more than 50 hamburger restaurants located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, and …
P.O. Box 36 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-0036 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Feed The Children is a nonprofit, Christian, charitable organization providing physical, spiritual, educational, vocational/technical, psychological, economic and medical assistance and other necessary aid to children, families, and persons in need in the United States and internationally. Feed The Children, Inc., is an i…
100 Wellington Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto M5K 1B7 Canada Company Perspectives: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our distinctive properties have defined luxury for over a century, becoming international landmarks in the process. Today, Fairmont is a growth organization, building on our unique strengths and established reputation. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is growing towards its goal of establish…
Avda Santo Domingo 11, Apartado Haro La Rioja E-26200 Spain Company Perspectives: Paternina has always strived to obtain the highest quality, and one of its main objectives is respecting the environment by integrating Quality and Environment in its daily management. Thanks to this philosophy, Paternina maintains, year after year, its leadership in the highly competitive wine industry. At Paternin…
7578 Trade Street San Diego, California 92121 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Daphne's Greek Café is dedicated to serving the fresh, bold flavors of contemporary Greek cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere at reasonable prices. Fili Enterprises, Inc., operates a chain of more than 50 fast-casual Greek restaurants called Daphne's Greek Café. The restaurants are located in California, offering a…
901 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3281 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: To be the world's premier company using creativity to drive business growth and success for clients with whom we share the genetic need for excellence. With 25 years in the business, Minneapolis-based Fallon Worldwide has emerged as one of the world's most creative advertising agencies, with international offices …
1133 Twenty-First Street N.W., Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Farmer Mac accomplishes its public policy mission primarily by purcha sing, or committing to purchase, qualified loans from agricultural mo rtgage lenders, thereby replenishing their source of funds to make ne w loans. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) was chartered with the intention…
2470 Palumbo Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40509 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our vision is to become "America's Favorite Italian Family Restaurant Company." This is one heck of a goal, but read closely. We don't wan t to be the biggest for the sake of being big; we simply want to be t he best. We strive toward this goal everyday and support it through g uiding philosophies and values that together f…
18718 Borman Avenue Detroit Michigan 48228 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Farmer Jack's mission is to be the "Supermarket of Choice" ... the place where people choose to shop, choose to work, and choose to invest. We will provide goods and services to our targeted customers through the concerted efforts of motivated and dedicated employees. As a result of our sustained effort to successfully achieve…