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John Swire & Sons Limited Overview

Address

Swire House,
59 Buckingham Gate London, 
 SW1E 6AJ United Kingdom
Phone: +44-20-7834-7717
Fax:+44-20-7630-0380

Company Description

John Swire & Sons is a holding company for a diverse group of businesses collectively known as the Swire group. Operations span the globe, but are concentrated in the Asia/Pacific region, where publicly traded Swire Pacific has interests in Property, Agribusiness (food/beverage production/distribution, flowers, and timber plantations), Trading and Industrial, Marine Services (ship repair and salvage), and Aviation (Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering). Separately, John Swire & Sons owns businesses engaged in refrigerated warehousing (United States Cold Storage) and motor vehicle distribution. The company, which was established in 1816, is controlled by members of the founding Swire family.

John Swire & Sons Limited Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

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        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage slowdowns in warehousing demand due to the economy?

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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