Visions - Spring 2009 - 2
From the Editors Dear Visions Readers: I n business, as in life, luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Generally, you can see just how lucky a business is by how it prepares for all possibilities. It is one of the reasons we call our magazine “Visions”; we are constantly looking toward the future of our business, ever mindful of our overall principles and goals. This issue of Visions magazine takes a look at how some of Sumitomo Corporation of America’s businesses are experiencing success today while reaching toward their future potential. For some of our businesses, exploring new markets is the key to tomorrow’s success, while for others it involves expanding relationships or creating added value. Our Railroad Forging and Casting Unit sees the realignment and expansion of U.S. railroad infrastructure projects as an opportunity for growth, while Food Business Unit’s success in pork sales to Japan has led them to pursue the consumer pork market in Vietnam. Our Life Sciences Unit is augmenting its relationships with some pharmaceutical companies by offering the advantages of chiral technology, and our Aerospace and Defense Unit is helping build energy systems in outer space for tomorrow’s populations. And while our Tubular Group’s recent OCTG acquisitions will add value to its supply chain, our subsidiary The Hartz Mountain Corporation recently introduced dog and cat treats to pursue a new market share, as well as keep pets’ teeth cleaner and healthier. The future is looking bright at SCOA, and we hope you look forward to this issue of Visions. Sincerely, Visions Editors Sumitomo Corporation of America, Corporate Communications Visions magazine is published quarterly by Sumitomo Corporation of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world’s leading traders and distributors of commodities, industrial goods and consumer goods. Besides its role as a trader, Sumitomo Corporation is an investor in a diverse range of businesses that positions the company in markets with long-term potential. VISIONS STAFF Stephen Pitalo, Managing Editor Stephen.Pitalo@sumitomocorp.com Jewelle Yamada, Executive Editor jewelle-k.yamada@sumitomocorp.com Vanessa Goldschneider, Associate Editor vanessa.goldschneider@sumitomocorp.com Patricia Holohan, Editorial Assistant patricia.holohan@sumitomocorp.com Submissions and inquiries are welcome. Printed on recycled paper. www.sumitomocorp.com 2 visions Spring 2009 Design/Production, Stanton Design Group stantondesigngroup@mac.com
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Visions - Spring 2009
Contents
SCOA's Railroad Business Is A Junction With Function
Producing Better Medicines Becomes Healthy Business Opportunity in Life Science Unit
Pork Is The Main Ingredient In Recipe for Success and Expansion
Man's Future In Space Gets A Jolt Of Power
New Tubular Acquisitions Keeps The Pipeline For Growth Open
Healthy Smiles For Dogs & Cats Are Just a Crunch Away
Visions - Spring 2009 - Contents
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Visions - Spring 2009 - SCOA's Railroad Business Is A Junction With Function
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Visions - Spring 2009 - Producing Better Medicines Becomes Healthy Business Opportunity in Life Science Unit
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Visions - Spring 2009 - Pork Is The Main Ingredient In Recipe for Success and Expansion
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Visions - Spring 2009 - Man's Future In Space Gets A Jolt Of Power
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Visions - Spring 2009 - New Tubular Acquisitions Keeps The Pipeline For Growth Open
Visions - Spring 2009 - Healthy Smiles For Dogs & Cats Are Just a Crunch Away
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