800 René-Lévesque Boulevard West Montreal Quebec H3B IY2 Canada Provigo was founded in Montreal when Bernard and Jacques Couvrette and Roland, Ernest, and René Provost decided to link their family businesses. The new wholesale grocer was incorporated in 1961 as Couvrette & Provost Ltd., dealing mainly in dry goods, tobacco, candy, and toiletries. Couvrette & Provost's first president, Bernard …
711 High Street Des Moines Iowa 50392 United States Principal Mutual Life Insurance is the primary member of The Principal Financial Group. The Principal Financial Group encompasses 20 insurance and financial-services companies, most of which are subsidiaries of Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company, which is among the ten-largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States. Other comp…
Post Office Box 3212 Doha Qatar The transformation of Qatar from a nomadic society, largely dependent on pearl trading, into a modern, urban state, with living standards that are among the world's highest, is the direct result of the development of the Qatari oil industry. Even at the beginning of the 1990s, despite intense efforts to diversify its economy, the Qatari government remains dependent…
1000 East Main Street Plainfield, Indiana 46168 U.S.A. PSI Resources, the parent company of PSI Energy, Indiana's largest utility, was founded in the heyday of electric transport. As trolleys and trains gave way to the automobile, the firm gradually shifted the focus of its business to energy, and since 1941 PSI has been engaged primarily in providing energy to the people and industries of Indian…
550 15th St. Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCCo.) provides electricity and gas to a territory that includes Denver and other cities as well as rural sections of Colorado. Through its subsidiary, Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co., the utility also serves customers in the environs of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Other subsidiaries of PSCCo. include Fuel Resources Developme…
Alvarado Square Albuquerque, New Mexico 87158 U.S.A. Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is a utility that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity and natural gas within the state, while marketing some of its excess electrical capacity to regional users. Also the owner of the water company serving Santa Fe, New Mexico, PNM is the largest private employer in New Mexico with…
Puget Power Building Bellevue, Washington 98009 U.S.A. Puget Sound Power & Light is the largest investor-owned utility in the state of Washington. The company serves more than 1.7 million people in a 4,500-square-mile service area that includes eight counties bordering Puget Sound in western Washington and part of Kittitas County in central Washington, just east of the Cascade mountain range. Pug…
1000 Winter Street, Suite 4300N Waltham, Massachusetts 02154 U.S.A. Primark Corp. was emerging as a leader in the global information services industry in the mid-1990s. Through its four major divisions, the company focused its information services on financial, weather, and information technology markets. Primark also provided miscellaneous transportation and financial services. Primark was basic…
One Tennis Court Bordentown, New Jersey 08505-9630 U.S.A. Prince Sports Group, Inc. is the leading global manufacturer of tennis rackets. Renowned for its innovations in the tennis equipment industry, Prince also manufacturers Ektelon racquetball gear, footwear and sports apparel, ball-stringing machines, sports bags, tennis balls, and other goods. The company has retained its dominance of the te…
14 Oak Park Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 U.S.A. Progress Software Corporation is a global supplier of application-development and database software products and services for information-service organizations in business, industry, and government. The company's Enterprise Division markets the company's PROGRESS product line which includes a software application development environment (ADE) that c…
133, avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris France Company Perspectives: "Our Idea of Advertising: We feel that advertising is primarily all about ideas. Ideas that are meaningful, new, justified, long-lasting, forceful, disturbing, positive, seductive, convincing, funny, touching. Fresh new ideas that shake up old habits. Ideas that help the consumer appreciate the brand and the products, and ge…
6455 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, California 92121-2779 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Telecommunications reform put an end to the monopolistic and duopolistic control of many markets, clearing the way for new players, new alliances, and new ideas. We believe that, as an agile and innovative organization, Qualcomm is well-positioned to seize the opportunities created by this change. We believe that gr…
780 North Commercial Street P.O. Box 330 Manchester, New Hampshire 03105-0330 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: PSNH and its employees share a deep conviction that the defining factor separating a business leader from other successful businesses is a sincere commitment to serving the needs of its community. As a statewide company that provides electricity, a product essential to everyday life, PSNH ad…
Edificio Torre Alta Avenido Roble 300 Garza García, Nuevo Leon Mexico 66265 Pulsar Internacional S.A. (sometimes called Grupo Pulsar) is a Mexican holding company with major interests in tobacco, packaging, produce, and insurance. In 1997 Seminis was the world's largest vegetable-seed company, Seguros Comercial America was the largest insurance company in Latin America, and Empresas La Moderna i…
1936 George Jenkins Boulevard Lakeland, Florida 33801 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Publix guarantee to never knowingly disappoint customers is legendary in the industry. The purpose of the guarantee remains to satisfy the customer. The ongoing mission of Publix Super Markets is to operate the best stores possible. We believe the key to that is dedicated and responsible employees, called assoc…
600 Corporate Pointe, 12th Floor Culver City, California 90230 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of peace of mind through extraordinary monitored security systems and services, protecting people and the things they care about, wherever and whenever needed. Protection One, Inc. provides security monitoring services to more than 1.5 million customers in the …
301 Madison Avenue South Pulaski Virginia 24301 U.S.A. Company Perspectives The Pulaski success is directly attributable to defining our niche in various core competencies and servicing it well with proper products, prices, and quality to make our products highly desirable in a specific marketplace. 2005 marks Pulaski Furniture's 50th Anniversary. We celebrate our rich history and look forward to…
91 South Royal Brougham Way Seattle, Washington 98134 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Each and every day we integrate handcrafted brewing methods of the past with natural, modern-day processes and ingredients to create what we think is the best beer money can buy. Our distribution base is continually growing and includes a loyal following in more than 30 states, making Pyramid one of the oldest and …
44 South Broadway White Plains, New York 10601 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Prodigy's #1 goal is to provide the best possible Internet experience and tools to our members to make their lives more productive and satisfying. Prodigy Communications Corporation provides its subscribers with Internet access and related value-added services, such as Prodigy-branded Internet content powered by Excite. W…
Würzburger Strasse 13 D-91074 Herzogenaurach Germany Company Perspectives: We live today in a world that is growing together, that changes ever faster, and that offers information in abundance. Puma is convinced that in such a world a brand's success depends on more than the quality of its products. Behind the products there must be a brand with its own unique personality. Only then will it dist…
Qantas Centre Level Nine, Building A 203 Coward Street Mascot New South Wales 2020 Australia Company Perspectives: Qantas is one of the world's leading airlines, operating a domestic and international fleet of 149 aircraft, linking 104 ports in 29 countries. Our strengths are our strong brand, our focus on customer service, and our international reputation for technical expertise and safety. Our …
75, avenue de la Grande-Armée 75116 Paris France PSA Peugeot Citroen S.A. is one of the big six European automotive manufacturers, producing passenger cars and light commercial and utility vehicles under the famous Peugeot and Citroen brand names, as well as motorbikes and scooters, and vehicles for military use. PSA, through subsidiaries Peugeot Citroen Motors, also produces car parts, and as s…
745 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10151 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Primedia is an information company in an information age. As people are increasingly overwhelmed by a barrage of information, Primedia has recognized the value of being the primary source of pertinent information. Primedia's specialty media, education and information properties all share a distinction that reflects the Primedi…
10100 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90067 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and the Panama Canal, these are just a taste of the world that awaits you on ships as legendary as the places they visit. You can journey as far north as Norway's North Cape and as far south as Tierra del Fuego's Cape Horn. You can circle the continents of South America and Africa…
12 Park Crescent, London W1B 1PH United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Our mission is to grow rapidly and profitably through innovation in mobile internet. In pursuing this mission, we will deliver value: to shareholders through superior returns; to customers through solutions and devices that enhance their quality of life and personal effectiveness; to staff through a stimulating environment that…
1585 Broadway New York, New York 10036 U.S.A. Proskauer Rose LLP is among the largest American law firms and one of the top ten based in New York City, offering a wide variety of legal services to major clients throughout the United States and the world. Unlike some of New York's elite firms, it cannot rely on traditional ties to old money or the big investment banks that are a source of fat fees…
1300 NW 22nd Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Pueblo is the foremost supermarket chain in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, known for its variety, quality and freshness in all its products. Based in Pompano Beach, Florida, Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. is a holding company for subsidiaries involved in supermarkets and video rental stores in Puerto Rico and…
Avenue Ponce De Leon 171/2 Puerto Rico Company Perspectives: Our Mission: To provide electric energy services to clients in the most efficient, cost-effective and reliable manner, without affecting the environment. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa) is a government-owned utility responsible for the distribution of electricity to 1.3 million residential and business customers of Puerto R…
5775 Morehouse Drive San Diego, California 92121-1714 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Telecommunications reform put an end to the monopolistic and duopolistic control of many markets, clearing the way for new players, new alliances, and new ideas. We believe that, as an agile and innovative organization, Qualcomm is well-positioned to seize the opportunities created by this change. We believe that g…
Laurence Pountney Hill London EC4R 0HH United Kingdom Company Perspectives: At Prudential our aim is lasting relationships with our customers and policyholders through products and services that offer value for money and security. We also seek to enhance our company's reputation, built over 150 years, for integrity and for acting responsibly within society. Prudential plc (known as "the Pru") has…
1905 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The company's mission is to make products that make celebrating Halloween easier, safer and more fun for all ages. Colorado-based Pumpkin Masters, Inc. is the nation's leading producer of pumpkin carving kits and Halloween decorating products. Its products, available largely through mass retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart,…
Puget Power Building Bellevue, Washington 98009 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Delivering the highest quality of service at the lowest cost. Puget Sound Energy Inc. is the largest investor-owned utility in the state of Washington. The company serves more than 1.7 million people in a 6,000-square-mile service area that includes eight counties bordering Puget Sound in western Washington and part of K…
400 Sainte-Croix Avenue Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4N 3L4 Canada Company Perspectives: Provigo strives to provide high-quality products at the lowest possible price and to provide a healthy work environment where everyone has access to personal growth opportunities through such activities as training programs. We also promote honest business practices, respect free competition, and constantly work to…
700 Route 46 East Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Prime Hospitality Corporation, one of the nation's premiere lodging companies, owns, manages, develops and franchises 243 hotels throughout the United States. The Company owns and operates two proprietary brands, AmeriSuites (all-suites) and Wellesley Inns & Suites (limited service). Also within Prime's portfolio are owned…
201 Mission Street San Francisco, California 94105-1831 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Key to Providian's future success will be the implementation of a balanced business strategy focusing on the middle and prime portions of the credit spectrum. Leveraging core marketing and underwriting competencies, and our proprietary modeling and analytical skills, the Company plans to attract and retain credit…
701 Western Avenue, Suite 200 Glendale, California 91201 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our primary business is storage. We provide storage solutions to a diverse America. We focus on storage and our moving service has emerged as a key complementary enterprise. Recent tax law changes relating to real estate investment trusts have enabled us to acquire and expand ancillary business activities connec…
12425 28th Street North, Suite 103 St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Missions: To provide a joint effort between the Department of Corrections, the correctional work programs, and other vocational training programs to reinforce relevant education, training, and post-release job placement and help reduce recommitment; to serve the security goals of the state through the re…
2nd Fl., 54 Park St. Sydney 1028 Australia Company Perspectives: Our Strategy: The continuing enhancement of our ability to inform, entertain and service a wide range of consumers through our core television, magazine, gaming and emerging technology businesses. We will reach additional audiences by re-investing our strong cashflows in the latest concepts and formats, the best creative talents and…
4 Clinton Square Syracuse, New York 13202 U.S.A. Pyramid Companies is the leading developer of shopping malls in the northeastern United States, concentrating on secondary markets. The company operates out of Syracuse, New York, birthplace of its charismatic and often controversial managing partner, Robert J. Congel. His personal worth is estimated by Forbes magazine to be $700 million, making hi…
6 South Tejon Street, Suite 700 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903-1547 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Professional Bull Riders, Inc., was founded in 1992 by 20 accomplished bull riders who joined together and took a business risk to try to make bull riding--the most popular event in traditional rodeo--into a stand-alone sport. With its headquarters located in Colorado Springs , Colorado, Professiona…
Jalan Gaya Motor Raya No. 8 Sunter II Jakarta 14330 Indonesia Company Perspectives: PHILOSOPHY: 1. To be an asset to the nation. 2. To provide only the best service to our customers. 3. To respect individuals and promote teamwork. 4. To continually strive for excellence. VISION: 1. To be one of the best managed corporations in the Asia-Pacific region with an emphasis on building competence throug…
555 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road Lard Yao, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Thailand Company Perspectives: Vision and Mission: to be the preeminent Thai energy corporation, operating a fully integrated oil and gas business, which encompasses gas-based petrochemicals and total energy services, confident of being a regional leader and a high performance organization with accountability, integrity, and optimum sta…
Jl. Asemka Nos. 32-36 Jakarta Barat 11110 Indonesia Company Perspectives: From the very beginning, we have always concentrated our business on catering to the needs of our retail customers, distributors as well as small to medium sized enterprises. These sectors have been proven to endure, even during the most difficult economic periods. Our full commitment to these sectors has paid off as it has…
Duwijckstraat 17 Lier B-2500 Belgium Company Perspectives: Our goal is to provide our customers with total solutions while meeting their requirements for quality, cost and service. This approach enables Punch to continuously increase the added value for all its stakeholders: including partners, shareholders, clients, suppliers, employees and society. Punch operates as a subcontractor with tailor-…
2 Industrial Way West Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2202 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Providing superior value to our customers is the focus of everything we do! PVC Container Corporation manufactures plastic bottles and containers from a variety of resins, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The Eatontown, …
ABN 16 009 661 901 Qantas Centre Level 9, Building A 203 Coward Street Mascot NSW 2020 Australia Company Perspectives: Going forward, Qantas will strive for greater efficiency, continue to invest in new aircraft and product, grow operations and job opportunities and protect its reputation as Australia's national carrier and one of the world's leading airlines. We aim to compete effectively across…
376 Main Street Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Bringing Science to Nature. Pure World, Inc., is a Bedminster, New Jersey-based company that operates through subsidiary Pure World Botanicals, Inc. producing natural ingredients from plants, which are then sold to cosmetic, food and flavor, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical customers to be manufactured into consumer produc…
133 av des Champs Elysees Paris France Company Perspectives At the heart of Publicis Groupe, there is La Difference, coming from our networks and our agencies. Each specific approach builds our strength as a Groupe. Across each brand and entity, each team, we dedicate all our energy to the success of our clients, their projects and their campaigns. Publicis Groupe is one of the world's leading ad…
5847 San Felipe, Suite 3300 Houston Texas 77057 U.S.A. Company Perspectives At Pride International, we put customers first. They are the reason for Pride's existence. We are committed to providing quality services as measured by value to our customers, meeting or exceeding their requirements in a safe, cost effective manner, on time, the first time, every time. We will conduct our operations in a…
751 Broad Street Newark New Jersey 07102 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Prudential Financial's distinctive rock logo and Prudential's name are among the most enduring brands in U.S. corporate history. The company's long history is a testament to the quality it has provided its customers. In addition to the level of service, Prudential Financial is today recognized for the breadth of products and ser…