Orica Limited
Melbourne, 3000, Australia (Map) Phone: +61-3-9665-7111
Fax: +61-3-9665-7937
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.orica.com
Overview
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).
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Orica Limited
| Company Type | Public (Australian: ORI) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £4,086.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 20.2% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £318.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 9.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Orica Limited
| Chairman | Donald P. (Don) Mercer (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Managing Director and CEO | Graeme R. Liebelt Connect to this executive |
| General Manager, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Technology | Andrew Larke Connect to this executive |
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