1-7, Yukigaya-Otsuka-Cho Ota-ku Tokyo 145 Japan Alps is one of the largest electronics companies in the world; it is, among other things, the world's largest manufacturer of floppy disk drives. Alps produces tens of thousands of different parts and components for manufacturers as diverse as Honda, General Motors, Goldstar, Matsushita, and Hitachi. As one of the few secondary manufacturers to rema…
1 Riverside Plaza Columbus Ohio 43215 United States American Electric Power Company (AEP) is a public utility holding company that--through eight subsidiary operating companies--generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electric power. Seven million people in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee are serviced by AEP's interconnected power grid delivering…
One Alltel Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 U.S.A. The Alltel Corporation is a telecommunications conglomerate that provides local telephone service to more than 1.2 million customers in 25 states. In addition to this core activity, the company provides cellular mobile phone services throughout the Sunbelt states, performs information processing for the financial industry through a subsidiary, a…
One Cyanamid Plaza Wayne, New Jersey 07470 U.S.A. When William Bell became president of American Cyanamid in 1922, he is reported to have said "even a fool could see what we need is diversification." Thus began a prolonged program designed to vary the company's products and services. Once solely a manufacturer of fertilizer, American Cyanamid now makes products as diverse as Pine Sol cleaner and …
P.O. Box 420 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0420 U.S.A. The Allison Gas Turbine Division of the General Motors Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of aircraft engines for medium-sized aircraft. While not as large as companies like Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, or General Electric, Allison has played an important role in the development of aviation. Its engines have been found on aircraft…
1-1-8 Nishi-Gotanda Shinagawa-ku Tokyo 141 Japan Alpine Electronics, Inc., is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sophisticated audio, navigational, and electronic automobile products. These include in-dash compact disc changers, CD head units, Ai-NET-compatible CD changers, multifunctional audio systems, amplifiers, in-dash color television monitors, security systems, and speakers. Alpin…
1250 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94088-3470 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: With more than 30 years of experience delivering large-scale computing and client/server technology, the Amdahl mission is to deliver innovative systems, services and support to lead customers to the most complete and powerful data centers of the 21st century. Having abandoned its founding business of manufactur…
Königinstrasse 28 D-80802 Munich 44 Germany In terms of gross premium income, Allianz Aktiengesellschaft Holding is the largest insurer in Europe and the second-largest insurer worldwide, behind only Japan's Nippon Life. In addition to its number one position in Germany, Allianz is the largest insurer in Hungary, the second-largest in Italy, the fourth-largest in Austria, and the fifth-largest i…
111 Dunnell Road Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Alpine Lace Brands, Inc., develops and markets an expanding line of Fat Free, Reduced Fat and/or Reduced Sodium cheese and delicatessen meat products sold under the Alpine Lace brand name. Alpine Lace products are available in virtually 100 percent of supermarkets and delicatessens nationwide, and provide nutritionally supe…
2610 Orchard Parkway San Jose, California 95134 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Altera's mission is to be a preeminent supplier of programmable silicon solutions to the electronics industry through product leadership, excellent value, and superior quality and service. Altera Corporation is a leading maker of high-density programmable logic devices (PLDs), based on metal-oxide semiconductor technolog…
Southgate Tower East 40 City Road South Melbourne Victoria, 3205 Australia Headquartered in Australia, Amcor Limited manufactures and sells a diverse assortment of paper, plastic, and metal packaging materials. Amcor products are used in the creation of paper wrappings, corrugated and solid fiber containers, rigid plastic containers, plastic bags and tubes, and cans for processed foods. Amcor als…
101 Columbia Road Morristown, New Jersey 07962-2497 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our vision: We will be one of the world's premier companies, distinctive and successful in everything we do. AlliedSignal Inc., formed from the acquisition of Signal Companies, Inc. by Allied Corporation on August 6, 1985, is one of the largest industrial corporations in the world. The company provides a wide range o…
One American Road Cleveland, Ohio 44144-2398 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: American Greetings helps people everywhere express their innermost thoughts and feelings, enhance meaningful relationships and celebrate life's milestones and special occasions. Founded in 1906 as a small Cleveland jobber's shop, American Greetings Corporation, which advertises itself as "the world's largest publicly owned …
4000 East Sky Harbor Boulevard Phoenix, Arizona 85034 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: As America West grows, certain principles will continue to guide us. Safety will remain our top priority. Maintaining a strategic unit cost advantage is a constant imperative. We will invest in a productive work force by hiring, training and rewarding highly skilled employees, and we will build on the positive rela…
106 West 14th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Since opening our doors in 1920, AMC Entertainment Inc. has been dedicated to delivering the most entertaining movie-going experience in the world. Along the way, AMC Theatres has changed the way people watch movies by transforming the experience into an adventure. With stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art sound syst…
750 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The mission of the American Bar Association is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law. The American Bar Association is a voluntary professional association that includes practicing attorneys,…
P.O. Box 30028 Honolulu, Hawaii 96820 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Whether you seek the lush serenity of Kaua'i or the unrivaled excitement of Waikiki, Aloha Airlines will take you there. With a unique spirit of service that has consistently placed us among the leading carriers in the nation for customer satisfaction, Aloha Airlines has an all-jet Boeing-737 fleet for fast, comfortable travel bet…
132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, Rhode Island 02892 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: APC's mission: To create delighted customers by improving the manageability, availability and performance of information and communication systems through the rapid delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems. American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) designs and manufactures power protection and …
22000 AOL Way Dulles, Virginia 20166 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: America Online's Vision: To build an interactive medium that improves the lives of people and benefits society as no other medium before it. America Online's Mission: To build a global medium as central to people's lives as the telephone or television ... and even more valuable. America Online, Inc. is the largest provider of brand…
24 Portland Place London WIN 4BB United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Providing outstanding customer service lies at the heart of all Allied Domecq and to ensure that its formidable range of spirit and retail brands meet all customer and consumer demands, the company has developed an extensive network of either wholly owned, joint venture, third party operations and franchised outlets around the …
5050 Lincoln Drive Edina Minnesota 55436 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Our ability to successfully compete against larger, more established companies in our industry is due in large measure to our size and speed. Unlike our competition, we are not dependent upon large platforms or programs of record that often constrain the ability to think out of the box. As a result, we are able to bring to the m…
American Express Tower World Financial Center 200 Vesey St. New York, New York 10285 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Reinvention. For 150 years, American Express has continuously transformed itself to meet changing customer needs. What began as a rough-and-tumble freight forwarding company in 1850, later became a travel company, and today, a leading global financial and travel services company. What…
515 North State Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Core Purpose: To promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health. The American Medical Association is the oldest and largest advocacy group representing American physicians. The AMA represents about one-third of the nation's doctors. It publishes the weekly Journal of the American Medical Assoc…
430 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20006 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a nonprofi…
Prolongación Juarez Monclova, Coahuila 25750 Mexico Company Perspectives: Alto Hornos de México occupies a prominent international position as a competitive company with one of the most efficient, cost-effective and advanced production systems. Altos Hornos de México, S.A. de C.V. (often referred to by its acronym, AHMSA) is the largest steel producer in Mexico, converting raw steel into a var…
1070 Arastradero Road Palo Alto, California 94304 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: AltaVista's venerable brand has been built from our core philosophy to help users unlock the potential of the Internet. That's how the trust and loyalty of AltaVista's users have made us the leading provider of search results in the world. Our founding promise to the global Internet community remains to span the Web in…
1-7, Yukigaya-Otsuka-Cho Ota-ku Tokyo 145 Japan Company Perspectives: Our vision is to create new value in the next era, which we consider the era of symbiosis between humans and earth. We pledge: to conduct our business in pursuit of creating new values; to conduct our business in earth-friendly ways that harmonize with the global environment; to conduct our business so as to learn from customer…
1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, Ohio 43215-2373 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: In many ways, American Electric Power has been an industry powerhouse for decades. We pioneered many technologies and techniques that have become standard in the electric utility industry. Thanks to the inventiveness, skill and drive of its people, AEP remains at the forefront of the restructured electric utility industry. O…
One Allied Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: During a period of rapid expansion for the company, we have nonetheless continued to offer more services and better value within our geographically clustered markets. We are committed to offering customers value through a single point of contact, a single bundled service package, and a single communications bill. By focusin…
34 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0AL United Kingdom Company Perspectives: The strategic aim of Alvis is to achieve above average returns to shareholders through profitable growth in the market for military vehicles and related products. In turn, this requires that we satisfy the aspirations of our customers and employees in a high degree. In pursuit of this aim Alvis employs a business formula wh…
1390 Timberlake Manor Pkwy Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: For two decades, we have been helping leading communications providers across the world turn their visions into reality. We lead the communications systems market with outstanding products, carrier-grade scalability and an unparalleled track record of delivery and reliability. We support all lines of business, in…
One East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: American Financial Group strives to deliver financial solutions that fulfill today's needs and tomorrow's dreams--to be a trusted partner delivering long-term value to our customers, employees, and investors. Our purpose is to enable individuals and businesses to manage financial risk. We provide insurance products and ser…
1740 Broadway New York, New York 10019 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The American Lung Association's mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting lung disease. The group's original goal was to combat tuberculosis, an often-fatal respiratory disease that was widespread in the early 20th century. Wh…
Aachener und Münchener Allee 9 D-52074 Aachen Germany Company Perspectives: Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. Security on the basis of success: AMB Group, which more than 175 years ago was founded as a regional fire insurance company, has grown to be the third largest German direct insurance group today. That success is substantially attributable to a strategic approach based on a partnership c…
211 West 61st Street, Floor 3 New York, New York 10023 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Promoting the uniqueness of black cultural expression and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance heritage. Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. is the umbrella organization for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the best-known modern dance companies in the United States. Founded by …
9130 Mormon Bridge Road Omaha, Nebraska 68152-1962 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: For over 25 years, Chip Davis and American Gramaphone have been innovators in producing music, video, and entertainment products that have touched the lives of millions around the world. American Gramaphone LLC is one of the most successful independent music labels in the United States. Founded by Louis "Chip" Davis t…
Königinstrasse 28 D-80802 Munich Germany Company Perspectives: Our strategic objectives and our priorities reflect our commitment to making full use of the tremendous business opportunities brought about by the profound transformation of our markets. In this process we are guided by five long-term business principles. We believe that we can best serve our shareholders by giving priority to our c…
Pier 1, Bay 1 San Francisco, California 94111 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: AMB's acquisition and development focus is on distribution facilities located in the largest and most supply-constrained hub and gateway markets in North America, Europe and Asia. We finance our transactions through co-investments with private capital partners and by strategic redeployment of capital. Operating out of San …
Parc Saint-Christophe, 10, avenue de l'Entreprise 95800 Cergy Saint-Christophe Cedex France Company Perspectives: Spie: The European Enterprise. Spie is a provider of electrical engineering and IT services, and an infrastructure and building contractor. It offers a broad range of first class skills to its clients, delivering total life of asset support from conception, design and construction to …
P.O. Box 178 Sioux City, Iowa 51102 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: JOLLY TIME continues to be a leader in the snack industry. American Pop Corn Company is the oldest processor of popcorn in the United States, as well as one of the largest. The company's products are sold to consumers under the Jolly Time brand. White and yellow popcorn are available dry or packaged for cooking in a microwave oven. …
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, New York 10004-2400 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The ACLU's mission is to fight civil liberties violations wherever and whenever they occur. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a New York City-based nonpartisan, not-for profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and extension of constitutional liberties. Often controversial, the ACLU works thr…
1501 Powell Street, Suite 6 Emeryville, California 94608-2041 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Although it is perceived by many as a "punk" label, having released records by Dead Kennedys and others [Alternative Tentacles] is actually best known for its impact on the world of underground culture. Alternative Tentacles Records, based in Emeryville, California, is an independent record label owned by E…
1840 Holbrook Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48212 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: American Axle & Manufacturing and its associates are committed to meeting customer requirements through measurable quality improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery of products and services, while achieving profitable growth and increasing shareholder value. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) designs…
119 East 200 North Alpine, Utah 84004 U.S.A. Alpine Confections, Inc. owns a number of candy companies, including Maxfield Candy Company, Kencraft, Inc., and Harry London Candies Inc. The Fanny Farmer and Fannie May brands were acquired from bankrupt Archibald Candy Corporation in 2004. Alpine also produces confections under license for Hallmark and Mrs. Fields'. Canadian brands include Dolce d'O…
7575 Fulton Street East Ada, Michigan 49355-0001 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our products and services help people live better lives by offering them the opportunity to have their own businesses. The business services we offer help companies develop, manufacture and distribute their own products, using our 40 plus years of expertise. The wellness, body & beauty and home products we create and ma…
1601 Broadway New York, New York 10019-7406 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: No one knows training better than American Management Association. Si nce 1923, the business community had turned to AMA for the practical training and business tools needed to improve individual and organiza tional performance--and achieve bottom-line results. The American Management Association is a global, not-for-profit,…
Europa House 804 Bath Road Cranford TW5 9US United Kingdom Company Perspectives Alpha's appreciation of the needs of international business comes not simply through talking to our partners, but also through our own global network. Our people are as talented at making travel special around the world as they are in the U.K. Alpha's success extends much further than our core business in the U.K. Wit…
679 Victoria Street Abbotsford Victoria 3067 Australia Company Perspectives Amcor's mission is to generate sustainable shareholder value by: becoming the premier packaging solutions provider; creating superior customer service relationships and values; and encouraging and rewarding employees to achieve the highest standard of performance. Headquartered in Australia, Amcor Ltd. operates as an inte…
99 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré 75008 Paris France Company Perspectives Philosophy: Patrick Alès is an enthusiast. Enthusiastic about nature, plants, hair, beauty, fragrances . ... When he speaks about plants, his eyes light up. And, he can speak for hours on end about the subject. When he was 25, he discovered the plant world: leaves, roots and extracts, which were dried or reduced to powder f…
1717 S. Boulder Avenue Suite 600 Tulsa Oklahoma 74119 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP) is a diversified coal producer and marketer with significant operations in the eastern United States. The company is the coal-producing industry's only publicly traded master limited partnership. With its headquarters located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alliance Resource Partners, L.P…