Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - 2
From the Editors
Dear Visions Readers:
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ften, winter marks a period when nature takes advantage of the cold temperatures and prepares for rebirth in the spring. Much of the flora and fauna experience a stretch of hibernation, eagerly awaiting spring’s perennial burst of renewed life after the long sleep that those cold months provide. At Sumitomo Corporation of America, we don’t settle in for a long winter’s nap – we take stock in our achievement and ready ourselves to regenerate our spirit and energy. In that vein, we present this Winter/Spring issue of Visions, in which we pause to contemplate what we have accomplished, allowing us to renew our enthusiasm and keep an eye toward building our future enterprises. In this issue, we track the steady growth of the SCOA subsidiary Summit VetPharm, an animal health company whose success can be credited to its commitment to meeting customer needs through several tiers of strategy, from relationship maintenance to sales force growth to crossover marketing. Additionally, we celebrate the expansion of the Sumitomo portfolio of energy companies with the acquisition of Mid-Georgia Cogen by SCOA subsidiary Perennial Power. In our Mineral Resources and Energy group, we shine the spotlight on our long-standing success in mining operations, from gold to silver to copper endeavors. Finally, the Washington Office checks in with an update on the U.S. political landscape’s state of flux, and how that affects our business in the coming months. As we watch the seasons change and the temperature’s slow and steady rise, our businesses also rise to meet the challenges that lay ahead. As we soon leave the chill for warmer days, we hope you will warm up 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.
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Contents
Summit VetPharm Achieves Success Through Commitment
SCOA Subsidiaries Join Forces for Fundraising Program
Perennial Power Acquires Energy Cogeneration Plant in the Heart of Georgia
Mineral Mining Interests Produce Gold, Silver, Copper and Revenue
2010 Mid-Term Election Year Outlook
Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - Contents
Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - 2
Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - Summit VetPharm Achieves Success Through Commitment
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Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - SCOA Subsidiaries Join Forces for Fundraising Program
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Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - Perennial Power Acquires Energy Cogeneration Plant in the Heart of Georgia
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Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - Mineral Mining Interests Produce Gold, Silver, Copper and Revenue
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Visions - Winter/Spring 2010 - 2010 Mid-Term Election Year Outlook
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