Orkla ASA · Oslo Norway ·(Oslo: ORK)

Covering the gamut from snacks to silicon, Orkla is a conglomerate that engages in the production of aluminum, food and other consumer products, and specialty materials. The company's industrial divisions include extruded aluminum maker Sapa, industrial materials producer Elkem, and specialty chemicals unit Borregaard. Its food operation produces a range of goods, such as condiments, frozen pizza, and seafood, while its brands unit makes consumer products like dietary supplements and detergents. Orkla also holds small stakes in several other companies. Norwegian investment firm Canica owns about 14% of the company; the Norwegian government pension fund Folketrygdfondet owns about 13%. To read the full description, subscribe now.