1295 State Street Springfield Massachusetts 01111 United States Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company has changed slowly over a long period of time, and by doing so has undergone a complete metamorphosis: from personal insurer to financial giant. Today MassMutual insures individuals, businesses, and groups. The firm has also expanded into other fields, and is now a major pension manager, in…
P.O. Box 107 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0107 U.S.A. Mayflower Group Inc. is a holding company for Mayflower Transit, Inc. and Mayflower Contract Services, Inc. Mayflower Transit, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, operates the fourth largest van line in the United States, providing worldwide transportation of household goods, electronics, trade show exhibits, and general commodities, and Mayflower …
717 North Harwood St. Dallas, Texas 75201-6594 U.S.A. Maxus Energy Corporation is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company based in Dallas, Texas, with international activity in Indonesia and 13 other countries and domestic activity primarily in the mid-continent and Gulf of Mexico regions of North America. Maxus was created in April 1987 from the domestic and i…
33 Holborn London EC1N 2HB United Kingdom Maxwell Communication Corporation plc (MCC) was formerly one of the world's ten largest media groups, with interests in information services and electronic publishing, school and college publishing, language instruction, and reference book and professional publishing. An aggressive, controversial player in the international business world throughout its h…
888 7th Avenue New York, New York 10106 U.S.A. MasterCard is one of the major credit cards used regularly by people in the United States, second only in name recognition and worldwide billings to Visa. By marketing itself to ordinary men and women, in contrast to Visa's efforts to capture an upper-income clientele, MasterCard is slowly chipping away at Visa's market share in both the United State…
387 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 U.S.A. The Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc., is the largest American publisher of comic books. The company got its start during the Depression and grew rapidly during the 1930s and 1940s when comic books were in their heyday. Its industry suffered a setback in the 1950s, but grew stronger in the 1960s as a new crop of popular characters appealed to t…
211 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, California 95134 U.S.A. Maxtor Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of computer disk drives. Along with Conner Peripherals, Quantum Corporation, Seagate Technology, Western Digital, and Micropolis, Maxtor shares in dominating the 1.8 to 5.25 magnetic and optical disk drive market. However, due to the cyclical nature of the disk drive market, a f…
120 San Gabriel Drive Sunnyvale, California 94086 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Maxim's mission is to continuously invent high-quality analog engineering solutions that add value to our customers' microprocessor-based electronics worldwide. We have consistently increased our stockholders' equity by meeting our cost and performance goals, minimizing time-to-market, and maximizing our engineering pr…
4849 Evanswood Drive Columbus, Ohio 43229 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: "Max & Erma's mission is to be the best restaurant in each of the markets we serve by delivering quality food with personable service in a casual, comfortable and fun atmosphere." Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Max & Erma's Restaurants Inc. is a 41-unit chain of eponymous eateries located in major metropolises in Illinois, I…
Highway 11, P.O. Box 100 Warroad, Minnesota 56763 U.S.A. Marvin Lumber & Cedar Company, known as Marvin Windows & Doors, manufactures top-of-the-line wood-frame windows for custom luxury-home building and for the remodeling segment of the construction market. The company also builds patio door units and lower-cost windows at plants outside of Minnesota. In spite of location barriers--the Warroad-…
2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022-2692 U.S.A. Company Perspectives The combination of Whirlpool and Maytag will create significant value for our shareholders and direct benefits for consumers, trade customers, employees and shareholders. Whirlpool, together with the Maytag brands, will continue to provide the highest-quality products to consumers around the world. Maytag Corporation, p…
1100 North King Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: MBNA is a company of people committed to: Providing the Customer with the finest products backed by consistently top-quality service. Delivering these products and services efficiently, thus ensuring fair prices to the Customer and a sound investment for the stockholder. Treating the Customer as we expect to be treated…
200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota 55905 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The three shields of Mayo's logo depict the three missions of Mayo--patient care, research and education, with patient care foremost but interdependent with the other two. The nonprofit Mayo Foundation oversees the largest and most renowned private medical center in the world, the Mayo Medical Center of Rochester, Minneso…
3-1 Shinchi, Fucho-cho Aki-gun Hiroshima 730-8670 Japan Company Perspectives: Mazda's raison-d'être is to make cars that are fun to drive--cars that enthuse but are also affordable. The brand message "Zoom-Zoom" aims to capture this feeling, expressing the passionate spirit of motoring enjoyment that drives Mazda forward. Mazda Motor Corporation is the number five Japanese automaker, behind Toyo…
20 West 43rd Street 25th Floor New York, New York 10036-7400 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: With her simple, elegant style and practical, hands-on approach, Martha Stewart has become America's leading lifestyle authority. Her artistic eye and enormous creativity, as seen in her magazine and Emmy-award winning television series, Martha Stewart Living, her numerous books, her syndicated newspaper col…
4-2, Ohtemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-88 Japan Marubeni Corporation is one of the largest of Japan's general trading companies, known as sogo shosha. With a global network of almost 200 representative offices and more than 600 affiliated companies in 84 countries, Marubeni is involved in a wide variety of activities, including domestic, import, export, and offshore trade; investment activit…
McDonald's Plaza Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-2199 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: McDonald's is the world's leading food service organization. We generate more than $40 billion in Systemwide sales. We operate over 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries on six continents. We have the benefits that come with scale and a strong financial position. We own one of the world's most recognized and resp…
18 Loveton Circle P.O. Box 6000 Sparks, Maryland 21152-6000 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: When people hear the name McCormick, they think of the spices they use every day. Indeed, we are the world's largest spice company. Yet, the Company is also the leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of not only spices, but seasonings, flavors and other food products to the entire food industry…
Two NorthShore Center Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15212-5851 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Every product that Matthews casts is a handcrafted work of art. Matthews employs a manufacturing process that combines age-old casting techniques with the latest technology to produce superior quality statuary as well as memorialization products for people who prefer traditional ground burial, mausoleum entombmen…
120 Kane Street Kahului, Hawaii 96732 U.S.A. One of Hawaii's oldest and largest corporations, Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (Maui Pine) grows and cans pineapple and develops and operates resort and commercial property. Maui Pine conducted its business through two primary operating subsidiaries, Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. and Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. The pineapple operations, situated on…
8787 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our vision: To provide women with an unparalleled opportunity for financial independence, career and personal fulfillment. To achieve total customer satisfaction by delivering the products and services that enhance a woman's self-image and confidence. The principles we live by: Integrity and the Golden Rule must guide every business…
101 Sprague Street Hyde Park, Massachusetts 02136 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company's financial success has been largely a result of its ability to design, develop and market footwear with contemporary styles at affordable prices. Maxwell Shoe Company, Inc. designs and makes women's footwear under its own brand names and also makes private label shoes for other companies. Originally a whol…
1450 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-6050 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Today, McDermott companies provide an array of products and services. Some of our customers may be developing hydrocarbons far below the surface of the ocean. Others may be bringing electricity that will bring light and power to new areas of the world. Our customers depend on our products to defend the United State…
21001 Van Born Road Taylor, Michigan 48180 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: By leveraging on our collective strengths, by more effectively combining entrepreneurship and professional management, and by combining our historically successful sales and marketing programs with new cost-reduction, technology, logistics and other initiatives, we are determined to regain our image as a premier growth compan…
882 West Seventh Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: MBC Holding Company operates a full-scale brewery in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today the brewery employs over 150 people and produces various proprietary brands of beer as well as a number of private label and contract brands of beer and water. The product line includes regular beer, light, non-alcoholic, malt liquor, and m…
301 East Tennessee Street Florence, Alabama 35630 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our mission is: (1) To provide our customers with the high quality products that we would expect as consumers. Martin's emphasis on quality extends from the initial concept and product engineering through production and customer service. We are customer-driven. (2) To provide our employees with a working environment th…
2600 N. 32nd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Strength and security. Master Lock is committed to providing you with a broad selection of locks, padlocks, cables and hasps to fit any lifestyle. We also provide master keying and customized security solutions for all business, industry and school applications. Master Lock Company produces several lines of premium securi…
6 rue Cornavin Case postale 1880 CH-1211 Genève 1 Switzerland Company Perspectives: Values. Since the Group's first store opened in 1902, the company's management has been handed down through four generations. Today, the Group continues to be managed by the descendants of the two founding families and has succeeded in expanding while remaining true to its culture. Over the years MANOR stores hav…
1341 North Rock Hill Road St. Louis, Missouri 63124-1498 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Truth. Integrity. Passion. Sure, they're old-fashioned words and old-fashioned concepts, but they are ones that our clients appreciate the most. McCarthy is a customer-focused, national, entrepreneurial and diversified business with broad regional construction capabilities. Using the latest information and manag…
Gillibrands Road Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9TB United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Matalan is a totally unique out of town retailer, committed to providing outstanding value for money. We offer up to the minute fashion and home wares at prices up to 50 percent below the equivalent High Street price. More value: By buying direct from the manufacturer, by being situated at low cost, convenient …
1295 State Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We strive to serve our clients not just at one moment in time, but over the lifetime of their relationship with us. We help individuals, families, and institutions assess and plan for the future. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has changed slowly over a long period of time, and by doing s…
4 North 4th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Massey Energy's supply flexibility and controlled production costs provide our customers the security of knowing their supply will be reliable and competitive for a long time to come. Richmond, Virginia-based Massey Energy Company is one of the top coal miners in the United States. In terms of revenues it ranks as the fifth …
1200 IH-35 North San Marcos, Texas 78666 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We provide quality building products and services to our "Born to Build" customers with our valued team of unique people who are committed to both professional and personal growth. Our "Business as UnUsual" philosophy demonstrates the vision and values of our family business. We celebrate an intense work ethic; yet we affirm th…
16401 Swingley Ridge Road, Seventh Floor Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Mission statement: To enhance shareholder value through the profitable manufacture and sale of high quality steel tubular goods. To deal fairly with our customers, vendors, and employees while being a good citizen to our communities. To achieve growth in sales and profits through expansion of our pr…
Higher Denham, Near Uxbridge Middlesex UB9 5AJ United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Martin-Baker is the world's longest established and most experienced manufacturer of ejection seats and related equipment to safeguard the aviator throughout the escape, survival, location and recovery phases. It is the only company that can offer a fully integrated escape system that satisfies the very latest in …
Corso Vittorio Emmanuele 11 42 Torino I-10123 TO Italy Martini & Rossi SpA has been producing its world-famous vermouth for nearly 150 years. The company also has been the world's top-selling vermouth brand for more than a century, and its name has become synonymous with the famed martini cocktail. Martini & Rossi produce four main varieties of its vermouth: Martini Rosso, its earliest vermouth r…
1600 Britannia Road East Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1J2 Canada Company Perspectives: Through a variety of strategic marketing initiatives the company is committed to growing the Masonite brand. Masonite International Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and door components, based in Mississauga, Canada. Approximately two-thirds of sales come from interior doors. All told, the company each…
2200 E. Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: MSC's Strategic vision is to be a leading provider of material-based solutions in every market it serves. Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) is a publicly traded company based in Elk Grove, Illinois. It designs, manufactures, and markets materials-based solutions for electronic, acoustical/thermal, and coated …
2445 McCabe Way, Suite 250 Irvine, California 92614-4293 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Hawaii's perfect growing conditions, and Mauna Loa's matchless attention to quality at every step of processing, has earned Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation its premium reputation as the leader in macadamias. With it corporate headquarters located in Irvine, California, and its processing facility in Hilo, Ha…
10701 E. Ute Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our company excels as a full-service contractor, providing our clients with qualified professionals, technical expertise, skilled craftsmen and excellent project management in a number of areas. Matrix Service Company offers construction services, and repair and maintenance services related to aboveground storage tanks (AST) a…
30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 251 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Matt Prentice Restaurant Group (MPRG) offers fine dining, unique atmosphere and impeccable service within an array of fine dining, casual and deli restaurants located in southeastern Michigan. MPRG is also Michigan's largest privately owned caterer, with a variety of facilities accommodating events for seve…
720 SW Washington Street, Suite 550 Portland, Oregon 97205 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The McCormick & Schmick's mission: Offer excellent, fresh regional seafood served in a traditional manner and a "customer is always right" attitude. Empower managers to create initiative and autonomy. Have tremendous faith in your employees. Believe in flexibility and evolve in the markets you're in in order t…
11 West 42nd Street New York, New York 10036 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) is the leading integrated content company devoted to enriching the changing lives of today's women and their families. Our community of how-to experts is committed to teaching, innovating, designing, and inspiring with ideas and products that make every day more meaningful, more …
4441 South 72nd East Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145-4692 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Over the years, Mazzio's and Zio's have continually received consumer awards for "Best Tasting Pizza" and "Best Italian Restaurant" from r estaurant, news and city publications. This performance is testament to Selby's commitment to use only the finest ingredients in his resta urants. Mazzio's Corporation is a pri…
107 Main Street Florenceville E7L 1B2 Canada Company Perspectives Today McCain Foods is a global leader among food processors. It makes nearly one-third of the French fried potatoes produced internationally and is known for appetizers, pizza, vegetables, desserts, entrees, oven meals, and other quality frozen foods on six continents. The remarkable success of McCain Foods is built on cutting edge…
417 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor New York New York 10016 U.S.A. Company Perspectives It is our intention to continue to protect and nurture the growth of the value of the Marvel brand around the globe. This brand provides a powerful point of differentiation in the eyes of the consumer, and therefore an important and overarching competitive edge for our company and our partners. We are firmly committe…
422 Wards Corner Road Loveland Ohio 45140 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Martinizing pioneered one hour, on-premise cleaning, providing franchisees with the most efficient cleaning procedures available. Martinizing is the most recognized name in drycleaning. When you own our franchise, you benefit from that name recognition, which helps build your business. Martinizing has been and continues to be t…
1985 Isaac Newton Square Reston Virginia 20190 U.S.A. Company Perspectives From branded fluid milk to commercial ingredients like cream and high heat powder, Maryland & Virginia products represent an important sector of America's food chain. With its headquarters in Reston, Virginia, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc. serves the interests of approximately 1,500 dairy…
BP 21, 7 Pl. Edouard Martell Cognac France Company Perspectives Founded 1715. Since then, Martell has carefully preserved the integrity and reputation of the cognacs that bear its name, remaining loyal to the inspired and independent spirit of its founder: Jean Martell. Martell and Company S.A. represents the oldest cognac brand, with a history stretching back to 1715. In the mid-2000s, Martell i…
McBride House, Penn Road Beaconsfield HP9 2FY United Kingdom Company Perspectives Our Mission: To be the pre-eminent and most efficient supplier of consistent quality household and personal care products to the leading retailers and brand owners. McBride is the leading supplier of private label household and personal care products for Europe's largest and successful retailers. The company is stru…