301 North Memorial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63102 United States Peabody Holding Company is the largest producer and marketer of coal in the United States. The company's 40 subsidiaries and affiliates mine, process, transport, and market bituminous, or soft, coal. Peabody's main customers are power companies and industrial plants that burn coal to produce steam that generates electricity. Steel m…
Immeuble Balzac 10, place des Vosges Cedex 68 La D & eacute;fense 5 Paris 92048 France Pechiney, a holding company with numerous subsidiaries in France and abroad, is the descendant of a single chemical plant at Salindres, established in 1855 in the southern French region of Provence by Henri Merle. It has become synonymous with the French aluminum industry, which first began in 1860. The company…
Millbank Tower, Millbank London SW1P 4QZ United Kingdom Pearson plc is a leading British-owned industrial holding company with interests including publishing, financial services, fine china, and oil services, and is closely associated with its founding family, the Pearsons. In its early years the business was dominated by Weetman Dickinson Pearson, later First Viscount Cowdray, who transformed it…
P. O. Box 1990 Henderson, Kentucky 42420-1990 U.S.A. As a subsidiary of Peabody Holding Company, Inc., the largest coal producer in the United States, Peabody Coal Company operates ten coal mines in western Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana, an area known collectively as the Illinois Basin. Ninety percent of the company's coal is sold to electrical generation plants, chiefly in the Midwest, while t…
Pan Am Building New York, New York 10017 U.S.A. Over the course of its over six decades in operation, Pan American World Airways, Inc. was one of America's most widely recognized airlines. The firm's pioneering flights to Europe, Asia, and South America helped earn it an important role in aviation history. Under the direction of Juan Trippe, the firm encouraged long distance air travel and secure…
8800 F Street Omaha, Nebraska 68127 U.S.A. Owner of a leading discount general merchandise chain, Pamida Holdings Corporation operates 181 stores in 15 midwestern, north central, and Rocky Mountain states. From its inception, Pamida targeted small, rural communities as the preferred location for its discount stores, quickly expanding into trading areas with populations below 15,000. Able to expan…
2002 Papa John's Boulevard P.O. Box 99900 Louisville, Kentucky 40299-2334 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Papa John's is the most quality-focused pizza company in the world with a simple formula for success: focus on one thing and do it better than anyone else. By keeping the menu simple and by using only superior-quality ingredients, Papa John's is able to focus on the quality of our products. This…
128 Technology Drive Waltham, Massachusetts U.S.A. Less than ten years after introducing its first products, Parametric Technology Corp. had established itself as a leader in the computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering software markets. Incorporated in 1985, Parametric Technology Corp. developed and started selling software that engineers us…
P.O. Box 2898 Meridian, Mississippi 39302-2898 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Since its founding in 1965, our company goal has always been to build the best products available while at the same time making them affordable through the use of the most modern computer-assisted design manufacturing methods available. The Peavey Electronics Corporation, founded in 1965 by Hartley Peavey, is a major manu…
6003 Guion Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Paul Harris is a unique specialty retailer of women's clothing, selling the Paul Harris Design private label brand. We offer a distinctive color-coordinated selection of casual clothing and accent pieces, such as embroidered vests, and accessories to women whose wardrobe is an important part of her life. Our target customer i…
1031 Mendota Heights Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: "The mission of Patterson Dental Company is to remain the leader in the dental marketplace by assessing, meeting and exceeding customer needs which provide tangible value for the customer and profitable growth opportunities for the company while providing personal and professional growth opportunities for our employe…
60 Cherry Hill Drive Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 U.S.A. Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., an international cosmetic laser company, is one of the most promising firms in the United States. The company is one of the leading providers of proprietary laser systems for cosmetic and dermatological laser treatments such as hair removal, age spots, scars, tattoos, leg veins, and skin resurfacing and w…
122 Kissel Road Burlington, New Jersey 08016 U.S.A. Paris Corporation is a holding company with, in 1997, two operating companies of its main subsidiary manufacturing business forms, including computer paper and cut-sheet products. Another line, including business cards, greeting cards, and stationery, is targeted to the small-office and home-office user. Paris markets these products, plus softwa…
6200 Riverside Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44135 U.S.A. Founded by Raymond P. Park, Park Corp. represents a multibillion-dollar collection of a wide range of businesses; Park built his corporate empire by acquiring assets other companies no longer wanted. Sometimes referred to as a recycler of industrial junk, Park Corp. has been involved in a diverse spectrum of business ventures, including copper min…
One Penn Plaza New York, New York 10119 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Parsons Brinckerhoff will: Provide quality, cost-effective consulting services for public and private infrastructure worldwide. Infrastructure includes transportation, energy, environmental and building facilities. Consulting services encompass planning design, project management, construction management and facility operation, …
899 El Cerito Street South Pasadena, California 91030 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Every year, Panda makes it a mission to focus on one very important aspect of our recipe for success. Whether the spotlight is on food excellence, outstanding service or enhanced teamwork, each Panda employee becomes dedicated in a special way to making that focus a priority during the year. ... We at Panda truly b…
Hochstrasse 75 81541 Munich Germany Company Perspectives: Whoever considers himself good, has stopped getting better. For this reason Paulaner takes care to insure particularly high quality. While we use innovative technology and most up-to-date brewing facilities, at the same time we have remained faithful to the greatest extent possible to the age-old ways of brewing and the traditional old rec…
301 Blair Road Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0915 U.S.A. The largest retailer in the Northeast operating under a single trade name, Pathmark Stores, Inc. had 145 supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware in March 1997. Sixty-six of these stores were in New Jersey, many of them within the confines of the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. Pathmark…
6219 De Soto Avenue Woodland Hills, California 91367-2602 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Since its inception in 1954, Panavision has been building long-term relationships with cinematographers, directors, and producers who are at the forefront of the television and motion picture industries. We offer the largest inventory of cameras and lenses in the world, and we have a worldwide reach and on-site…
1625 Broadway, Suite 2000 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Patina plans to increase its reserves, production and cash flow in a cost-efficient manner primarily through: selectively pursuing consolidation and acquisition opportunities; efficiently controlling operating and overhead costs; operating its properties in order to enhance production through well workovers, development…
Eight East Third Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103-3637 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Founded in 1934, Parker is a pioneer in the contract drilling industry. Parker's engineers and designers have introduced many innovations, such as light weight, high capacity hydraulics for drilling rigs, rapid rig-moving systems and helicopter-transportable rig technology. Parker maintains its own research and develo…
5, boulevard Malesherbes 75008 Paris France One of the most illustrious names in motion picture history, Pathé remains one of France's leading forces in film production and distribution. Led by Jerome Seydoux, whose younger brother Nicolas has long served as the head of another illustrious French name in cinema, Gaumont, Pathé operates its own network of some 300 movie theaters and multiplexes …
1800 S. 14th Street P.O. Box 638 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Patrick's astounding growth has been accomplished through strong customer affiliations, continued growth within existing divisions, enormous investment in new equipment and facilities, targeted acquisitions that complement the company's original markets, and quality products and services. Patrick Industries, Inc.…
950 West Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Palm, Inc. is a leader in mobile computing and strives to put the pow er of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mob ile professionals and businesses include Palm Treo smartphones, Palm LifeDrive mobile managers and Palm handhel…
53 W. 23rd Street New York, New York 10010 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: As a vertically integrated entertainment company, PDSE is positioned to provide unique content and exclusive access to cutting-edge entertainment. In its brief history, Paradise Music & Entertainment, Inc. is better known for its connection with notorious characters than for any notable accomplishments. The company has underg…
6710 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, Missouri 63117 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The enjoyment of fresh bread is at the heart of our success. Our talent, expertise, and efforts are directed toward providing our customers a friendly gathering place in which to relax and share the tradition of fresh-baked bread every day, as well as offering ways to extend the tradition to their family table with ou…
6170 McLeod Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our mission is to be the leading diversified gaming company by providing dynamic solutions to our gaming industry customers. We provide value adding proprietary table games, unique slot distribution methodologies, creative financing and leasing alternatives, and niche casino operations. We constantly endeavor to provide our em…
701 Market Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our actions are guided by a singular mission: to be a worldwide supplier of low-cost energy, which contributes to economic prosperity and a better quality of life. Peabody Energy Corporation is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. It accounts for more than 16 percent of all U.S. coal sales--more than 180 ton…
7, place du Chancelier Adenauer 75116 Paris France Company Perspectives: The objective is to create value through continuous improvement and selective and profitable growth. France's Pechiney SA is the world's fourth largest producer and converter of aluminum, and the world's third largest producer of specialty packaging for the food, healthcare, and cosmetics industries. Aluminum production and …
20 Westport Road Wilton, Connecticut 06897 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: PanAmSat Corporation is a leading provider of global video and data broadcasting services via satellite. The company builds, owns, and operates networks that deliver entertainment and information to cable television systems, TV broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home TV operators, Internet service providers, and telecommunicatio…
80 Strand London WC2R 0RL United Kingdom Company Perspectives: We have a simple strategy that we all understand and believe in--we will steadily increase value for Pearson's shareholders. We want to make outstanding returns for our shareholders by creating, owning, applying, and exploiting intellectual property and we want to do this in a way that is brave, imaginative, and decent. Since the mid-…
601 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We Will--It's the purest expression of what we do. It represents our commitment, our goals, and our vision. It is who we are. We will help people secure their financial futures. We will help companies find financial solutions for their employees. We will provide peace of mind through personal and financial performance. I…
Via Oreste Grassi 26 Collecchio, Parma I-43044 Italy Company Perspectives: As an innovative, profitable and dynamic leader in the U.S. Food and Beverage Market, Parmalat is devoted to creating a work environment where professional excellence and personal satisfaction reside. Through research and innovation we aim to meet the demands of every consumer, individuals with different lifestyles in sear…
56 East 2nd Avenue, Suite 500 Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1B1 Canada Company Perspectives: Peace Arch has a proven track record of producing quality, cost-effective programming with worldwide audience appeal. Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. is one of Canada's top entertainment companies, developing, financing, and distributing television programming and feature films for worldwide markets…
590 Commerce Boulevard Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072-3013 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Pantone, Inc. is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color. The PANTONE Name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer. With 40 yea…
Herengracht 466 1017 CA Amsterdam The Netherlands Company Perspectives: PCM Uitgevers has as its goal to take a part in maintaining the diversity of opinion in the press in a parliamentary-democratic state and to take part in maintaining the offer of a broad assortment of books. In the recent past, this direction has led to the following strategy: PCM Uitgevers wants to be a leading publishing gr…
8000 NE Parkway Drive Suite 350 Vancouver, Washington 98662 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: It is the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of our franchisees that makes Papa Murphy's the innovative and customer centered organization that it is. Operating out of Vancouver, Washington, Papa Murphy's International, Inc. is a privately held pizzeria chain devoted to the "take-and-bake" concept, in which cu…
400 Commons Ways Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: With an unparalleled selection of party merchandise and everyday discounts of up to 50% off manufacturer's suggested retail pricing, Party City is the one-stop shopping place for all your party needs. Party City Corporation is the top U.S. chain of superstores dedicated to a one-stop approach to retailing party goods. The Ro…
4510 Lamesa Highway Snyder, Texas 79549 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is the second-largest provider of onshore contract drilling services to exploration and production companies in North America. Operating out of Snyder, Texas, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is North America's second largest onshore contract drilling company, offering services to major and independent oil a…
303 Bryant Street Mountain View, California 94041 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: PayPal enables any business or consumer with an email address to securely, conveniently, and cost-effectively send and receive payments online. Our network builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards to create a global, real-time payment solution. We deliver a product ideally suite…
1 Parlex Place Methuen, Massachusetts 01844 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Parlex, we continue to develop cost-effective technology solutions to improve the performance and reliability of our customers' products. As a global leader in developing flexible interconnect technology, Parlex leads the industry in new product introduction. Our application-driven engineering teams design products that s…
815 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, North Carolina 28105 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: In portrait photography, PCA International has staked out a position as a provider of high-quality family portraits at affordable prices. That strategy has led to successful partnerships with major retailers, notably Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Industry changes and digital technology have enabled us to expand our re…
One Ram Ridge Rd. Spring Valley, New York 10977 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The company has focused on developing products with limited competition and longer life cycles. Par's strategy of aggressive business development including creative alliances and acquisitions, has successfully complemented its steadily increasing investment in internal research and development. Par Pharmaceutical Compani…
1600 W. Phelps Street Springfield, Missouri 65801 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customer's expectations of value by providing quality equipment and excellent service. Based in Springfield, Missouri, Paul Mueller Company is a global manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and equipment used in the dairy, food, brewery, beverage, pure water, and pharmaceut…
25 Bull Street Savannah, Georgia 31401-0847 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Ranked as one of the nation's leading professional services firms, Palmer & Cay's mission is to provide creative solutions in the areas of insurance, risk management, employee benefits, compensation and investments. As independent advisors, we offer practical and cost-effective solutions from an unbiased perspective and our …
1730 Rhode Island Avenues, NW, Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Palm restaurant is the oldest family-owned white tablecloth restaurant to expand across the United States and still maintain family ownership. Palm Management Corporation operates 30 upscale steakhouses in major U.S. cities, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as a pair of inns located in the Hamptons ar…
2550 M St. NW Washington, D.C. 20037 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: At Patton Boggs, we see opportunities where others see problems. Our ability to see things differently, viewing issues in light of a broader range of possibilities, allows us to translate client ideas and problems into creative results and solutions. Patton Boggs LLP is a Washington, D.C.-based full-service law firm best known for …
10-2-1 Yachiyodai-Nishu Yachiyo Chiba 276-0034 Japan Company Perspectives Pearl: The best reason to play drums. Pearl Musical Instrument Company, based in Yachiyo, Japan, is a global manufacturer and exporter best known for its drum kits used by popular rock, country, and jazz musicians. The company also produces drums and equipment used by marching bands and pipe and drum units. Pearl serves the…
8383 Greenway Blvd. Middleton Wisconsin 53562 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Quick, Courteous Service is our goal and our Mission Statement. We strive to provide the highest quality products and services coupled with quick friendly service at the most convenient locations around town. We are a privately held family run company with over 50 years in the convenience store business. PDQ Foods Stores In…
311 Bluff Street Box 326 Sioux City Iowa 51103 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Palmer Candy has enjoyed sweet success since 1878 because we continue to provide quality service, fresh products, incredible variety and high customer satisfaction. We think we've got the best candy around ... we love making it, eating it and sharing it with you! In addition to an exceptionally long tradition of providing …