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Orica Limited Company Profile
Business is booming in good times and in bad at Orica; it ranks among the world's largest suppliers of commercial explosives. The company primarily serves the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. Additionally, Orica's Chemicals division produces chlor-alkali, mining, water-treatment, and industrial chemicals through its Minova, Chemnet, and other subsidiaries. Orica is also a leader in consumer products in Australia and New Zealand; subsidiaries of that unit include Selleys (home and car care products), Dulux (decorative paints), and Cabot's (woodcare products).
Contact Information
Address: 1 Nicholson St.
Melbourne 3000, Australia
Phone:+61-3-9665-7111
Fax:+61-3-9665-7937
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:September
Revenue (2008):5414.20 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):9.20%
Key People
Chairman: Donald P. (Don) Mercer
Managing Director and CEO: Graeme R. Liebelt
General Manager, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tec: Andrew Larke
Industry Information
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
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