5-2, Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 Japan The Mitsubishi industrial empire was founded by Yataro Iwasaki late in the 19th century, and expanded rapidly into general trading and a variety of industrial occupations. So great was its influence that it became known as a zaibatsu, or "money clique." As Mitsubishi grew, it purchased factories from bankrupt or failing companies and established …
2-2-3, Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 Japan Even though it shares a name and common heritage with nearly a dozen of Japan's largest industrial concerns, Mitsubishi Electric is an independent company. Like Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and the Mitsubishi Bank, Mitsubishi Electric is often confused as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Shoji, the giant trading company. Although legally…
3-9, Kanda-surugadai Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-11 Japan Mitsui Marine and Fire Insurance Company is the third-largest non-life insurance company in Japan. With about 46,000 agencies in operation, Mitsui offers domestic customers a full range of auto, fire, personal accident, and liability insurance. Mitsui's roots lie in the shipping business of its former parent, Mitsui Bussan. The company has devel…
5-1, Shin-Marunouchi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Mitsubishi Materials Corporation is composed of two companies that have long been integral to the Mitsubishi business group. The mining of coal, mineral ores, and precious metals provided much of the capital needed by Mitsubishi in its infancy, making possible the group's later expansion into heavy industries and trading. Long after the end…
2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromachi Chuo-ku Tokyo 103 Japan Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. (MMS) is one of Japan's leading smelters of zinc, copper, and other nonferrous metals. The company also trades in precious metals, and has developed a growing assortment of processed metal products for the automotive and electronics industries. After a difficult period in the mid-1980s, MMS has determined to fr…
1-1, Nihonbashi-muromachi 2-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103 Japan Mitsui Mining Company, Limited is one of the oldest components of the vast Mitsui zaibatsu, or conglomerate, the mining of coal having played an important role at Mitsui since the last quarter of the 19th century. Mitsui is still the largest coal-mining company in Japan, though the organization's overall size was much reduced in 1950 by t…
2-4, Toranomon 1 chome Minato-ku, Tokyo 105 Japan Mitsubishi Oil Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's leading oil importers and refiners. Associated with the Mitsubishi industrial conglomerate, the company has had a turbulent history, suffering first the effects of war and subsequently the fluctuations and uncertainties of the world petroleum trade. The roots of Mitsubishi Oil go back to 1924, when the fu…
4-1, Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 Japan Mitsubishi Estate Company, Limited (MEC) is one of the foremost real estate management, leasing, sales and development firms in Japan. The company is one of 28 core firms in the powerful Mitsubishi group. MEC is the largest holder of office space in Tokyo, much of it centered in the Marunouchi district. The company has undertaken urban developmen…
1-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi 2-chome Chuo-Ku Tokyo 103 Japan Mitsui Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. is a pivotal member of the Mitsui group. The company and its subsidiaries are involved in a large variety of projects and operations on both a national and international scale. Mitsui Real Estate is Japan's leading developer of office buildings, commercial properties, and housing. Mitsui Real Estate…
4-1, Nihombashi Muromachi 1-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-01 Japan Mitsukoshi Ltd., Japan's largest department store company, is a leader of the Mitsui group, which is second only to Mitsubishi among Japan's powerful financial-commercial-industrial combines. Mitsui group companies maintain a minority share in Mitsukoshi, an independent company with its own network of stores, restaurants, travel agenci…
3-19, Kyobashi 2-chome Chuo-ku Tokyo 104 Japan Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd., originally a major Japanese producer of rayon, is now an important manufacturer of acrylics, plastics, polyesters, and optical fibers. The company, part of the huge Mitsubishi trading network, reflects the general trends in Japan's textile industry, which has undergone a drastic restructuring in recent years. In 1961 natur…
1-1, Toranomon, 2-chome Minato-ku Tokyo 105-91 Japan Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) was founded in 1964 following the merger of Osaka Shosen Kaisha (OSK) and Mitsui Steamship Co., Ltd., formerly Mitsui Line, under the Law Concerning the Reconstruction and Reorganization of the Shipping Industry. At that time the company was the largest shipping company in Japan, capitalized at ¥13.1 billion, wi…
P.O. Box 4000 The Woodlands, Texas 77387-4000 U.S.A. Mitchell Energy & Development Corporation is one of the Houston-Galveston area's leading real estate developers and one of the nation's largest independent natural gas and liquid hydro-carbons producers. Its largest real estate development project is The Woodlands, a 25,000-acre community with a population of more than 33,000. Among energy rela…
5-1, Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Company Perspectives: Today, we are expanding our businesses through technological innovations stemming from a global perspective and the development of enterprises aimed at achieving harmony in the international community. Starting with the construction of various facilities which provide comfort and adhere to local culture and customs, we have…
Kasumigaseki Bldg. 2-5, Kasumigaseki 3-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd., also known as Mitsui Sekka, is one of Japan's leading petrochemical companies. Mitsui Petrochemical is part of the Mitsui Group, one of the largest of Japan's keiretsu--loosely connected groups of corporations interrelated by networks of ownership. Mitsui Petrochemical produces and sell…
2222 Wellington Court Lisle, Illinois 60532-3831 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Molex Mission: Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of interconnection systems to the global electronics industry and grow market share through superior people, performance, and innovation. The second largest electronic connector company in the world (behind Tyco International Ltd.), Molex Incorporated manufactur…
6-3, Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 Japan Appearing on everything from automobiles to agricultural goods, the Mitsubishi Corporation's three diamond logo has become one of the most familiar symbols in the world. Mitsubishi Group companies are represented in virtually every country in the world, and the company has had a dominant presence in the development of eastern Asia since the 1870…
3-13, Azuchi-machi 2-chome Chuo-ku, Osaka 541 Japan Company Perspectives: Looking to the future, Minolta has adopted a new articulation of its corporate mission. First, the Company aims to contribute to the global community by creating ever-greater value and excellence. Responding to the demands of the coming decade, we plan to help build a more abundant society by offering superior products and …
350 Legget Drive Kanata, Ontario K2K 1Y6 Canada Company Perspectives: The Company's mission is to be a world leader in creating communications solutions that provide exceptional value to its customers. Our leadership strategy is centred on advancing people-to-people communications in an open, distributed and standards-based environment. Mitel Corporation is an international supplier of telecommun…
P.O. Box 12069 160 South Industrial Boulevard Calhoun, Georgia 30703 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The key to growth is not only to establish effective strategies, but also to follow through on them. By taking sound strategic action, we have created opportunity--opportunity to grow. With three of the industry's most recognized brands--Karastan, Mohawk, and Bigelow--Mohawk Industries, Inc. ranks se…
3225 Gallows Road Fairfax, Virginia 22037 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our "Mobil: The Energy to Make a Difference" message captures the spirit of our drive to become a great, global company. In this quest, Mobil is dedicated to building trust and respect through innovative people, products, and partnerships. The company is also committed to achieving a better future for our stakeholders. Mobil C…
117 Antrim Road Bennington, New Hampshire 03442 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Committed to responsible stewardship of the environment, Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. consistently produces premium-quality uncoated papers manufactured according to the unique needs of customers in selected markets. Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. is the oldest continuously operating small paper mill in America. Although rel…
91320 Industrial Way Coburg, Oregon 97408 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Monaco, we strive to match or exceed our owners' expectations. Before any recreational vehicle is shipped, it must pass rigorous quality assurance checks at each step of the process. Our owners expect this, and their satisfaction is the ultimate measure of success. Our goal of designing and manufacturing a world-class motor…
30 West Superior Street Duluth, Minnesota 55802-2093 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Minnesota Power, Inc. is an unusual blend of regulated utilities and entrepreneurial spirit. We've extended our reach outside Minnesota and diversified far beyond the selling of electricity to market some of the basic essentials of modern life&mdash-ergy, water, transportation and land. Minnesota Power, Inc., a broa…
One Canada Square Canary Wharf London E14 5AP United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Mirror Group is transforming itself into a broadly based media company using innovative techniques to maximise efficiency. As well as increasing the profitability of its core brands in a crowded and competitive newspaper environment, it has expanded the product base intelligently into television, regional newspaper…
33-8 Shiba 5-chome Minato-ku Tokyo 108 Japan Company Perspectives: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation intends to grow as a global player and as a strong partner within the DaimlerChrysler-Mitsubishi Motors Corporation alliance. Cross-functional alliance teams are now working together at a global level. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation boasts a proud history of technological innovation. Although automobil…
12-35, 1-chome, Nanko-kita Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559 Japan Company Perspectives: Mizuno's mission is to contribute to society through the advancement of sports and the promotion of better sporting life. Mizuno Corporation is a world leader in sports equipment manufacturing. In particular, Mizuno's baseball equipment is considered one of the foremost brands, and the manufacturer's irons are the leadin…
202 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: In partnership with government clients, MITRE addresses public interest issues of critical importance, combining system engineering and information technology to develop innovative, actionable solutions that make a difference. MITRE Corporation is a federally funded nonprofit organization that performs systems engineeri…
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We are not simply a hotel company. We provide exciting vacations and The ability to imagine&mdashø see beyond what is, to what could be--is the ability to transform the mundane into the marvelous. Inspiration is only part of the process, for the realization of an idea requires thought, enormous effort and an abid…
2-1 Ohtemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0004 Japan Part of the Mitsui group, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is the largest of Japan's general trading companies, known as sogo shosha. It was also the first such company, having been founded in 1876, and created the model for other sogo shosha that were formed later. These companies are general in nature both in that they handle a wide range of products and …
800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis Missouri 63167 U.S.A. Company Perspectives We will deliver high-quality products that are beneficial to our customers and for the environment, through sound and innovative science, thoughtful and effective stewardship, and a commitment to safety and health in everything we do. Monsanto Company is a leading global supplier of herbicides and seeds. Monsanto l…
Skeppsbron 18, Box 2094 S-103 13 Stockholm Sweden Company Perspectives: The business concept for MTG is to be the best at capitalizing on the daily contact with consumers delivered by the Group's media. This is achieved by packaging products in ways that attract the audiences that advertisers demand and for which consumers are also prepared to pay in the form of subscription fees. In addition, MT…
Michaelkirchstrasse 17 D-10179 Berlin Germany Company Perspectives: MITROPA bears its destiny in its name: Middle European Sleeping and Dining Car Company. This description is, we admit, a bit too narrow, considering our many activities in addition to the railroad. But it shows that MITROPA was already seen as an internationally active enterprise when it was founded more than 80 years ago. Today …
One Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, Connecticut 06382 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Every nation has a spirit. As you walk our Homeland, we invite you to join in our Mohegan spirit. You have entered a place where the rocks and trees tell tales of a far off time. Here, beside the Thames River, the Mohegans lived for centuries. During your stay in Mohegan territory, we invite you to learn our anci…
3622 Highway 49 East P.O. Box 388 Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194-0388 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Mississippi Chemical Corporation has fostered a culture that is best described as doing the right thing. A strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental stewardship and a commitment to do what we'll say we'll do are also part of the company-wide ethic. This well-established corporate culture m…
1-2-3, Ohtemachi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 Japan Among the top life insurers in the world, Mitsui Mutual Life Insurance Company for years also has ranked sixth among its Japanese competitors in premium income, contracts in force, and assets. Along with The Mitsui Trust & Banking Company and Mitsui Marine and Fire Insurance Company, Mitsui Mutual functions in the banking and finance sector of the Mits…
87 Lancaster Road London W11 1QQ United Kingdom Company Perspectives: The Future: Monsoon's dedicated team are committed to the continuing development of the Monsoon product ranges. They plan to grow the company further through continuing expansion in the UK and Ireland, combined with careful expansion overseas, involving joint ventures and co-owned outlets. A key factor in Monsoon's success to d…
2-3, Marunouchi 2-Chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8310 Japan Company Perspectives: Our corporate statement, "Changes for the Better," means we are always seeking something better and making changes accordingly. It also expresses our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our society and contributing to an even better tomorrow. We strive to make positive changes in each and every area of our wi…
Burleigh House Chapel Oak Salford Priors Evesham WR11 8SP United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Our philosophy is to enhance shareholder value, measured by the growth and stability of long-term cash flows and achieved through: committed and experienced management; proven financial controls; substantial ongoing investment in product development; selective investment in well-positioned businesses. O…
111 South Rohlwing Road Addison, Illinois 60101 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The core of Minuteman International is anchored by a single, straightforward vision--to deliver exceptional floor cleaning equipment and chemicals combined with a single-minded focus to anticipate and answer our customers' needs. Answering those needs is just the beginning of a performance-driven philosophy to help our d…
Burleigh House Chapel Oak Salford Priors Evesham WR11 8SP United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Today, Misys is one of the world's largest independent applications software products groups and the UK's biggest. Its main activities include selling software solutions to banks, transaction processing and claims administration for physicians in the U.S., systems for insurance brokers in the U.K., and …
5-2, Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 Japan Company Perspectives: Mitsubishi Chemical is focused on the pursuit of satisfaction for customers, shareholders, and employees. We place the highest priority on customer satisfaction. By regarding it as a fundamental element of all of our business activities and forming deeper relationships with our customers, we will enhance the satisfacti…
4-1, Nihombashi Muromachi 1-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8001 Japan Company Perspectives: We strive to be a high-quality retail business and a highly profitable company, which will lead to the creation of a high-quality retail group. As Japan's largest department store company, Mitsukoshi Ltd. maintains approximately 130 locations, both domestic and international, with stores across Japan and in the …
Marunouchi Center Building 6-1 Marunouchi, 1-chrome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0005 Japan Company Perspectives: Since the establishment of the Mizuho Financial Group, we have strived to create the group's new brand. Our Brand Statement, "Value Communication," helps express our brand vision not only to our customers, but also within our group. Value refers to the value that our customers seek, while com…
4 Marksistskaya Street 109147 Moscow Russia Company Perspectives: Our primary goal is to maintain our position as a leading national mobile operator in Russia. In addition, we intend to take advantage of opportunities to expand our network coverage in the Russian Federation and other countries of the CIS. Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (MTS) provides cellular phone service to nearly 13 million subscribe…
Otemachi Building 6-1, Otemachi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8133 Japan Company Perspectives: We will strive to create a truly meaningful society through the development of a secure, safe, comfortable, and appealing urban environment in each of our locations, acting as representatives of the people who live, work, and seek leisure there. A unit of the Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Estate Company,…
1175 W. Moana Lane, Suite 200 Reno, Nevada 89509 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our revenues and operating income are principally dependent on the level of gaming activity at the Atlantic casino. Our predominant marketing goal is to utilize all of the Atlantic facilities to generate additional casino play. Our secondary goal is to maximize revenues from our hotel, restaurants, cocktail lounges, con…
1701 First Avenue P.O. Box 2005 Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2005 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Members of Modern Woodmen share an active commitment to three things: Financial Security. Modern Woodmen members believe in keeping families together, financially secure and independent; Positive Family Life. Members believe that the developmental, emotional and social needs of individuals are important …
18331 East Foothill Boulevard Azusa, California 91702 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Since 1926, Monrovia has prided itself on providing plants that are Distinctively Better. To us, that mean producing ultra-healthy plants that arrive at the garden center looking vigorous and beautiful. Operating as Monrovia Growers, privately owned Monrovia Nursery Company is one of the leading nurseries in the Un…
311 Tenth Street Golden Colorado 80401-0030 U.S.A. Company Perspectives The time is right. The global beer business is rapidly consolidating, becoming more competitive every day. More than ever, scale is crucial for any brewer to excel. That's why it's the right time for Molson Coors. For two successful players in the world's most profitable beer markets, it's a perfect fit. Together we're financ…