Volumes 1& 2 Guide to the MAJOR COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1992/93, Volume1, arrangementofthe book contains useful information on over 4000 of the top companies in the European Community, excluding the UK, over 1100 This book has been arranged in order to allow the reader to companies of which are covered in Volume 2. Volume 3covers find any entry rapidly and accurately. over 1300 of the top companies within Western Europe but outside the European Community. Altogether the three Company entries are listed alphabetically within each country volumes of MAJOR COMPANIES OF EUROPE now provide in section; in addition three indexes are provided in Volumes 1 authoritative detail, vital information on over 6500 of the largest and 3 on coloured paper at the back of the book, and two companies in Western Europe. indexes in the case of Volume 2. MAJOR COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1992/93, Volumes 1 The alphabetical index to companies outside the Continental & 2 contain many of the largest companies in the world. The EC lists all companies having entries in Volume 3 in area covered by these volumes, the European Community, alphabetical order irrespective of their main country of represents a rich consumer market of over 320 million people. operation. Over one third of the world's imports and exports are channelled through the EC. The Community represents the The alphabetical index in Volume 3to companies within each world's largest integrated market.

Volumes 1 & 2 Guide to the MEDIUM COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1992/93, Volume 1, arrangement of the book contains useful information on nearly 4500 of the most important medium-sized companies in the European This book has been arranged in order to allow the reader to Community, excluding the UK, over 1500 companies of which find any entry rapidly and accurately. are covered in Volume 2. Volume 3 covers nearly 2000 of the medium-sized companies within Western Europe but outside Company entries are listed alphabetically within each country the European Community. Altogether the three volumes of section; in addition three indexes are provided in Volumes 1 MEDIUM COMPANIES OF EUROPE now provide in and 3 on coloured paper at the back of the book, and two authoritative detail, vital information on over 7900 key indexes in the case of Volume 2. companies in Western Europe. The alphabetical index to companies outside the Continental MEDIUM COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1992/93, Volumes 1 EC lists all companies having entries in Volume 3 in & 2 contain many of the most significant companies in alphabetical order irrespective of their main country of Europe. The area covered by these volumes, the European operation.

This book represents the third edition of what has become an established reference work, MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE Guide to the FAR EAST&AUSTRALASIA. This volume has been carefully researched and updated since publication of the previous arrangementofthe book edition, and provides more company data on the most important companies in the region. The information in the This book has been arranged in order to allow the reader to book was submitted mostly by the companies themselves, find any entry rapidly and accurately. completely free of charge. Company entries are listed alphabetically within each section; The companies listed have been selected on the grounds of in addition three indexes are provided on coloured paper at the size of their sales volume or balance sheet or their the back of the book. importance to the business environment of the country in which they are based. The alphabeticalindex to companies throughout South East Asia lists all companies having entries in the book irrespective The book is updated and published every year. Any company of their main country of operation. that considers it iseligible for inclusion in the nextedition of MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE FAR EAST&AUSTRALASIA, Thealphabeticalindex to companies within each country of should write to the publishers. No charge whatsoever is made South East Asia listscompanies by their country of operation. for publishing details aboutacompany.

This book represents the sixteenth edition of the leading IMPORTANT reference work MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE ARAB WORLD All company entries have been entered in MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE ARAB WORLD absolutely free of This volume has been completely updated compared to last charge, thus ensuring a totally objective approach to the year's edition. Many new companies have also been included information given. this year. Whilst the publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at the time of press, no The publishers remain confident that MAJOR COMPANIES responsibility or liability can be accepted for any errors or OF THE ARAB WORLD contains more information on the omissions, or for the consequences thereof. major industrial and commercial companies than any other work. The information in the book was submitted mostly by the ABOUT GRAHAM & TROTMAN LTD companies themselves, completely free of charge. To all those Graham & Trotman Ltd, a member of the Kluwer Academic companies, which assisted us in our research operation, we Publishers Group, is a publishing organisation specialising in express grateful thanks. To all those individuals who gave us the research and publication of business and technical help as well, we are similarly very grateful. information for industry and commerce in many parts of the world.

When it was originally published this book presented the first independent review of the critical role played by multinationals in Europe. Extending its focus beyond 1992, the book examines both the economic and business strategy frameworks the firms need to develop to maintain a competitive advantage. Using case-studies from specific industries, it looks not only at the activity of multinationals within the single market but explores the competitive strategies of non-European firms with special emphasis on Japanese companies which were poised to exploit 1992. The importance of interaction between multinationals and national government policies is also analysed taking into account the integration already achieved.

The second edition of Major Business Organisations of Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent Guide to the States provides comprehensive data on over 3,000 organisations including Manufacturers, Foreign Trading arrangement of this Organisations, Banks, Ministries, Chambers of Commerce and Services. book Due to the change in the import/export laws in Eastern Europe it is now possible to trade directly with many This book has been arranged in order to allow the reader organisations, and with over 5,000 named contacts and to find any entry rapidly and accurately. comprehensive details on each organisation, this directory enables the western business community to Company entries are listed alphabetically within each reach this new market. country section; in addition three indexes are provided on coloured paper at the back of the book. The information in this directory is the result of a careful research and extensive translation operation ensuring The alphabetical index of organisations throughout the entries are as accurate and up-to-date as possible. Eastern Europe and the c.rs. lists all entries in The Editors would like to express thanks to the huge alphabetical order irrespective of their main country of number of organisations who provided information about operation. themselves for inclusion in this book. The alphabetical index of organisations within each Whilst the editors have taken every care to ensure the country of Eastern Europe and the c.rs. lists information in this book is up-to-date, due to the fast organisations by their country of operation.

VOWMES1 &2 Graham & Trotman, a member of the Kluwer Academic Publishers Group is one of Europe's leading publishers of MAJC?R COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1990/91, Volume 1, business information, and publishes company reference contaln~ us~ful information on over 4000 of the top annuals on other parts of the world as follows: comp~nles In the European Economic Community, excluding the UK, nearly 1500 companies of which are MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE ARAB WORLD covered in Volume 2. Volume 3 covers near~y 1100 of the MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE FAR EAST & AUSTRALASIA top companies within Western Europe but outside the MAJOR COMPANIES OF THE U.S.A. European Economic Community. Altogether the three volumes of MAJOR COMPANIES OF EUROPE now Please send for a free complete catalogue of the provide in authoritative detail, vital information on over company's books on business management techniques, 6600 of the largest companies in Western Europe. business law, finance, banking, export markets, oil technology, energy resources, pollution control and a MAJOR COMPANIES OF EUROPE 1990/91, Volumes 1 number of other subject areas to: The Editor, Major & 2 contain many of the largest companies in the world. The Companies of Europe, Graham & Trotman Ltd, Sterling area coverecj by these volumes, the European Economic House, 66 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE.

The 12 member nations of the European Economic Community (EC) are engaged in a bold effort to create a Single European Market by the end of 1992. The changes brought about by European market integration will have a major impact on U.S. industry. Although proponents of the plan argue that it will benefit businesses by allowing economies of scale, more efficient marketing, and increased demands for goods and services from outside the Community, there is some concern that the Single European Market may serve to exclude or limit participation of non-European competition. The impact is likely to be particularly pronounced in industries with heavy involvement in research and development. This volume is based on a major two-day symposium which brought together officials of United States and other governments, industry representatives, and academic experts to examine EC policies on technical standards, intellectual property rights, access to the results of EC-supported basic research, and other issues affecting R&D intensive firms.

Includes articles on international business opportunities.