RUSAL http://www.rusal.com RUSAL was founded in 2000 and is, today, one of the leading aluminium companies in the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in our sector. We are achieving this by focusing on growth and on steadily improving production efficiencies. We believe that corporate success will contribute strongly to the prosperity of every individual connected with RUSAL and of our society generally. We think dynamic growth, high quality, modern technologies and committed employees will be the key ingredients in this success. SUAL Group http://www.sual.com SUAL is a global top ten aluminium company, with control of the entire process, from bauxite mining through to the production of value-added aluminium products. With a proven, international management team in place and an exciting project pipeline, SUAL is well positioned to become a leading international resources business. As an employer of 62,000 people with operations spanning nine Russian regions, SUAL is committed to looking after the welfare of its people and the environment in which it operates. Kronopol http://www.kronopol.com.pl/ Kronopol is one of the world largest manufacturers of wood-based boards and products. The most modern manufacturing technologies and quality control standards (ISO 9001:2000) combined with the many years experience of the Krono Group create a considerable contribution to the Polish economy. As the only plant world-wide, Kronopol possesses continuously operating ContiRoll presses for all the three types of wood-based boards (particle board, MDF, OSB). The total annual output includes about 1,300,000 m3 of boards and panels. The firm exports its products to more than 40 countries world-wide, such as the USA, Canada, China, Japan and almost all the European countries. "Krex" Spolka z o.o. http://www.krex.com.pl "Krex" Spolka z o.o. z siedziba w Bielsku Podlaskim jest firma ze 100-procentowym udzialem polskiego kapitalu. Wieloletnie doswiadczenie kierownictwa i wypracowane kontakty handlowe z krajami WNP pozwolily na szybki rozwoj firmy. Importujemy z Rosji, Litwy, Bialorusi, Ukrainy oraz Kazachstanu nawozy sztuczne, wegiel kamienny, gaz propan-butan, sol techniczna i zboze. Pfleiderer AG http://www.pfleiderer.com/index_e.shtml Now focused on its Engineered Wood and Infrastructure Technology operations, SDAX-listed Pfleiderer AG is one of Europe’s leading systems providers for wood-based panels and surface finishes, railway sleeper technology and a vast range of infrastructure poles & towers. The products and services provided by its business centers “Engineered Wood”, “track systems” and “Poles & Towers” make Pfleiderer the preferred partner for the furniture industry and specialist retailers, for providers of rail track networks worldwide , and as a supplier of communications and power supply infrastructure. Danone http://www.danone.com At Groupe DANONE, successful new-product development begins with awareness of our customers' needs. It is built on universally recognized marketing expertise, effective R & D, strong brands, and unrivalled experience in nutrition and active health. To capitalize on our worldwide presence and leading positions in local markets, Groupe DANONE has introduced international cross-company structures to promote promising products and concepts in new geographical areas. The aim is to accelerate growth while keeping costs as low as possible. Thus in early 2002, R & D teams from around the world were brought to a single center coordinating work in all areas. Tarkett Sommer AG http://www.tarkett.com Tarkett, the world leading group in floor covering solutions, presents a new way of thinking. Through Tarkett values, such as Professionalism and Excellence, Customer Care, Innovation, Beauty inspired by nature, Workmanship and Commitment, Individual and Environmental care, the strong Tarkett brand personality can be defined with simple and day-to-day words that each and everyone can understand and makes his own, whichever type of market segment he is dedicated to, should it be to the Residential or to the Commercial segment. The key factors of Tarkett success are our international presence, our innovation and our productivity.