Indeed, such is the reach of the Valero Energy Corporation that it is one of the largest corporations in the global industry. Before it spun off CST Brands in 2013, it was one of the largest retail operators in the United States with roughly 6,800 branded and retail wholesale outlets across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as the Caribbean; brands included Valero, Shamrock, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, Texaco, and Ultramar.
The Valero Energy Corporation is one of the major manufacturers in the international market for transportation fuels, petrochemical products, and power generation. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the Fortune 500 corporation owns and operates 16 refineries in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as the Caribbean, which has a combine capacity of 3 million barrels per day. The company also owns and operates 10 ethanol plants, which have a combined capacity of 1.2 billion gallons per year, as well as a 50-megawatt wind farm.
Indeed, such is the reach of the Valero Energy Corporation that it is one of the largest corporations in the global industry. Before it spun off CST Brands in 2013, it was one of the largest retail operators in the United States with roughly 6,800 branded and retail wholesale outlets across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as the Caribbean; brands included Valero, Shamrock, Diamond Shamrock, Beacon, Texaco, and Ultramar.
0 Comments
Founded by Samuel Tuck in 1806, The Valspar Corporation started as a humble paint dealership known as “Paint and Color”. Today, the corporation is a well-known American international manufacturer of a comprehensive range of paints and coatings with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly 10,000 employees in dozens of offices in 25 countries, The Valspar Corporation is the sixth largest corporation of its kind in the world aside from being one of the world’s oldest paint and coating companies.
After its founding in 1806, the company changed owners and names multiple times before it was eventually purchased by Augustine Stimson. The business was merged under Stimson & Valentine; Lawson Valentine incorporated Valentine and Company in 1832 before its merger with Stimson’s company. Many owners also came and went, such as the entry of Otis Merriam as principal owner as well as Henry Valentine and Charles Homer. Many acquisitions were also made for the expansion of The Valspar Corporation’s operations across the United States and abroad. In 1870, the company purchased the Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Company as well as began manufacturing vehicle-purpose varnishes. The Valspar brand name was first applied to a clear varnish developed by L. Valentine Pulsifer who joined the company after earning his chemistry degree from Harvard University. First produced in 1905, the Valspar clear varnish quickly became the company’s bestselling product for the next 30+ years. Such was its wide application that it was used in several industries as well as in homes, in the military during World War I, in Robert Peary’s expedition, and in Charles Lindbergh’s airplane, among others. In 1932, the current corporation was established. The subsequent years were marked by acquisitions and mergers including Ralph Baudhuin's Rockcote, Minnesota Paints, Mobil’s, Enterprise Paint Companies, McCloskey Corporation, and Hi-Tek Polymers, among others. These effectively doubled the revenues and areas of coverage for the company until it has reached its current status. The corporation sells its products under several brand names including Valspar, Plasti-Kote, Cabot Stain, House of Kolor, Barn and Fence, De Beer, and LIC, to name a few. Tablets remain to be the preferred device in various industries. This technology is capable of replacing laptops and personal computers and features lightweight material and enhanced portability. It is in the manufacturing of these devices that Xplore Technologies Corporation thrives in.
The company is known for manufacturing the most rugged tablets on earth that are used in various industries including in energy, manufacturing and distribution, public safety, utilities, transportation, military and field services. For 15 years, it has supplied the world with the handheld technology that is capable of operating even in harsh conditions. These tablets are tested to withstand shock, vibration, thermal, impact, emissions and ingress. Through these handheld devices, personnel deployed in the field are able to make use of computing systems that are as powerful as personal computers, but are lightweight and ultra portable. Xplore Technologies is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market (XPLR). World Point Terminals, LP is a midstream energy company that is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. The company was incorporated in April 2013 and engages in the acquisition, development and operation of terminals and other related assets that are used in storing energy products. Through its operating subsidiary, Center Point, the business maintains a strong presence in the East Coast, Midwest regions and in the Gulf Coast of the United States.
The assets of the company are capable of storing petroleum products, which include crude oil, light refined products and heavy refined products. The terminal facilities owned and operated by the company are located on waterways, which allows barges and ships access for the movement of these petroleum products. These facilities allow truck racks with loading logistics and have rails or pipeline access. These terminals are capable of storing up to 15.3 million barrels of tankage. The East Coast operations of the company are located in Baltimore, Chesapeake, Albany, Newark, Weirton, Glenmont, Gates, Greensboro and in Jacksonville. Their Midwest operations are in Memphis, St. Louis, Pine Bluff, Little Rock and in Granite City. The Gulf Coast operations have terminals located in Chickasaw, Galveston, Baton Rouge and in Blakeley Island. These terminals are comprised of various insulated and heated tanks, barge loading facilities, unloading manifold and rail tank car loading. World Point Terminals, LP operates several subsidiaries across the region it supports. These subsidiaries include Center Point Terminal J&W, LLC, Center Point Terminal Mound Street, LLC, Center Point Terminal Company, LLC, Center Point Terminal Baltimore, LLC, Pelican Island Storage Terminal, LLC and North Albany Terminal Company, LLC. Through the company’s well located facilities, well maintained storage assets, and access to multiple modes of transportation allows the business to cater to the complex demands of their business partners. World Point Terminals, LP continues to operate as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (WPT). With an enterprise value of more than $10.4 billion, W.P. Carey, Inc. is a leading global net-lease REIT. The business is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and markets its common shares using the ticker symbol WPC.
W.P. Carey is engaged in providing long–term sale-leaseback and build-to-suit financing solutions. It continues to offer its products and services to companies around the world. It has a portfolio of highly diversified global real estate. Additionally, it also has assets under management of more than $10.5 billion. The company’s long-term leases with creditworthy tenants generate stable cash flows. As a global venture, it continues to maintain offices in the United States, China, the Netherlands and in the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in New York City and continues to expand its operations and properties through a series of acquisitions. It remains listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. Founded in 1985, Wabash National is considered as one of North America’s leading producers of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. The business started out as a manufacturer of trailers in the area of Lafayette, Indiana. From this venture, the company has expanded its operations to become a diversified industrial manufacturing business.
From a small group of innovators, it didn’t take long for the company to rapidly start growing and become a preferred partner to several companies from various industries. They continue to innovate their offerings and introduce new technologies that would better enhance the operations of large fleets. Its strong commitment to continuous improvement fuels the company’s passion to create better solutions that would benefit their clients, business partners and consumers. From the semi-trailers that the business is best known for, Wabash National has diversified its offerings to include products like converter dollies, platform trailers, dry freight vans, liquid tank trailers, intermodal equipment, composite products and other engineered products. Additionally, they have introduced their high quality laminated oak flooring, a material that is used in dry van trailers, containers and truck bodies. The products offered by the company are further categorized based on the segments that continue to manufacture them. As of, there are three reporting segments within the business, namely Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products and Retail. The products manufactured and marketed by these segments come in different brand names, including Extract Technology, Benson, Transcraft, DuraPlate, Wabash National, Garsite, Walker, Brenner, Progress Tank and TST, among others. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash National maintains several facilities across the United States and in Mexico. They have operations in Arkansas, Kansas, Orgeon, Kentucky, Wisconsin and in two locations in Mexico. The business remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, using the ticker symbol WNC. The company continues to generate more than $1.6 billion in annual revenue. Vicor Corporation is a multi-million venture that thrives in the industry of diversified electronics. The business is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and continues to engage in the designing, production and the selling of modular power components.
The business offers a wide range of products that are created using their patented, high frequency power conversion technology. It was created in 1981 and now markets products, including power systems, power system components and power converters. These products are further categorized as DC-DC Power Supply, Bus Converters, DC-DC Components, DC-DC Filters, regulators, current multipliers, configurable and custom power solutions, AC/DC Power Systems, AC/DC Filters and Front Ends and Military Cots Products. There are more than 1,000 associates employed by the company. These employees assist the business in generating its annual revenue of more than $225 million. Vicor Corporation remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its shares using the symbol VICR. Versar, Inc. was created in 1969 and operates as a project management company. The business operates on a global scale and provides its products and services to both government entities and private companies. It is in Washington, D.C. that the business holds its corporate office.
For years, the company has carved its name in the industry as one of the leading partners and providers of construction management, infrastructure, engineering and environmental sciences solutions. Compared to other businesses, the company does not operate on a ‘one-size, fits all’ basis. It continues to personalize its services and tailor fit its solutions to the unique needs of their clients. Through this approach, they gain better and much more complex projects. Companies around the world continue to seek the expertise of Versar and entrust their projects to the in-depth knowledge of the business. Versar, Inc. operates in 23 offices around the world. With their help, companies are able to easily navigate their way into completing their projects. Since the company’s inception, it has engaged in thousands of projects that make a difference in the lives of the people thriving in the communities they serve. They have taken part in engineering and environmental projects, cleanup of contaminated airfields, ranges and other establishments and the remediation of complex multi-disciplinary sites. The business employs more than 600 experts around the world. The manpower of the company includes geochemists, chemical, mechanical and structural engineers; architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists, mathematicians, construction management professionals and biologists, among others. Because of the wide range of expertise of Versar, Inc., the company has become a one stop shop for all engineering, environmental, construction and professional services needs. They continue to innovate their offerings to help their clients comply regulations, solve environmental problems, prevent pollution, improve their infrastructures and avoid any liabilities. Veracyte, Inc. is one of the companies that advance the development of its offerings to help lower health care costs and improve patient outcomes. The business is registered as a diagnostic company and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
The offerings of the business include genomic solutions that are used in the field of molecular cytology. Through these solutions, physicians are able to make better treatment decisions at an early stage of patient care. Through the diagnostic procedures offered by Veracyte, a large number of patients are able to prevent having to undergo invasive diagnostic procedures. It continues to develop products on its own or through collaboration with other pharmaceutical companies. Veracyte, Inc. competes against the offerings of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Quest Diagnostic, Inc. Sonic Healthcare USA, Laboratory Corporation of America and Rosetta Genomics, Ltd., among others. The business is one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. Incorporated in November 1979, Ultra Petroleum Corporation is one of the independent energy companies headquartered in Houston, Texas. The business is registered as an oil and natural gas company and focuses its operations in southwest Wyoming, Pennyslvania and in Utah. While the business is engaged in the exploration of oil, its primary focus is natural gas.
The company has long-life natural gas reserves in Wyoming, specifically in the Green River Basin. It maintains a strategic location in the heart of the Marcellus Shale in Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania. It has interests in several properties in the Pinedale field in Sublette County, Wyoming, where they have about 19,600 net mineral acres and as well as associated oil and natural gas producing properties. The biggest operations of the company are located in Wyoming, in the Green River Basin. Using tight gas sand trend, they are able to develop their natural gas reserves in Green River Basin. As of December 2014, the company has participated in the drilling of 163 wells in the state. They have interests in about 103,000 gross acres, which covers about 190 square miles. The company’s operations in Utah are represented by their 74 drilled wells in the Uinta Basin. Their oil producing properties in the area cover about 9,000 net acres. The company’s Pennsylvanian operations are concentrated in the north-central region and is represented by 6 horizontal wells in the Marcellus Shale. About 81% of the acreage of the company in the Pennsylvania region are held by production. Ultra Petroleum Corporation remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It uses the ticker symbol UPL to market its common shares. The company is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. In addition to their headquarters, the business maintains field offices in Pinedale, Wyoming and in Vernal, Utah. |