Corus Oct 03

Introduction to Corus: 

Introduction to Corus About Corus Strategic direction Turnover by destination & product Global ranking Executive Portfolio Employees by location Research & development

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Corus is a customer focused, innovative solutions-driven company

About Corus: 

About Corus Corus manufactures, processes and distributes metal products as well as providing design, technology and consultancy services The headquarters are in London, with 20 Business Units located world-wide. Corus has manufacturing operations in many countries with major plants located in the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Norway and the USA. Corus also has sales offices and service centres all over the world

Strategic direction: 

Strategic direction Corus aims to be an innovative company with a strong customer focus, providing metal solutions to an increasingly sophisticated marketplace. Corus has a strategy which focuses on carbon steel and the emphasis is on achieving operating excellence and technical advance, in order to maximise sustainable growth opportunities The goal is to create shareholder value by achieving world class competitiveness

Turnover by destination 1st half 2003 (£4,023m): 

Turnover by destination 1st half 2003 (£4,023m)

Turnover by product 1st half 2003 (£4,023m): 

Turnover by product 1st half 2003 (£4,023m)

Global ranking 2002Crude steel production : 

Global ranking 2002 Crude steel production Source: Metal Bulletin Corus

Global ranking 2002Aluminium rolled and extrusion production: 

Global ranking 2002 Aluminium rolled and extrusion production Corus Source: Industry estimates

Organisation4 Divisions and a Speciality Portfolio: 

Organisation 4 Divisions and a Speciality Portfolio Stuart Pettifor Paul Lormor Scott MacDonald Gerhard Buddenbaum Henk Vrins Strip Products Division Long Products Division Distribution & Building Systems Division Aluminium Division Speciality Portfolio Corus Strip Products IJmuiden Corus Strip Products UK Corus Packaging Plus Corus Tubes Corus Colors Corus Primary Aluminium Corus Aluminium Rolled Products Corus Aluminium Extrusions Corus Special Strip Mannstaedt Cogent Power Corus Metal Services North America Corus Tuscaloosa Corus Construction & Industrial Corus Engineering Steels Corus Rail Corus Metal Services Europe Corus International Corus Building Systems 34% 17% 24% 13% 12% Share of Turnover Corus Consulting Living Solutions Field Commercial Teams Teesside Cast Products Brinsworth & Firsteel - Narrow Strip Skinningrove - Special Sections

OrganisationFunctional activities support the Divisions: 

Organisation Functional activities support the Divisions Reporting & Control Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Internal Audit Investor Relations Shared Services Legal services Secretariat Property Corporate Relations & Communications Strategy Restoring Success Project Human Resources (interim) Research & Development Health & Safety Information Technology Manufacturing Excellence Supplies & Transport Automotive Co-ordination Construction Co-ordination Commercial Co-ordination

Employees by regionend June 2003 (50,400): 

Employees by region end June 2003 (50,400)

Research & Development: 

Research & Development Early customer involvement is encouraged Delivering Corus metal solutions is the aim, as well as improving environmental protection and process control Corus undertakes collaborative research with customers & their customers, with suppliers of other materials and with research institutes

Markets and products: 

Markets and products Markets supplied by Corus Recent innovative product developments and metal solutions

Markets supplied by Corusestimated share of turnover: 

Markets supplied by Corus estimated share of turnover

Markets - construction: 

Markets - construction High-profile construction projects have included T’Sing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur Jin Mao building, Shanghai Petronas towers, Kuala Lumpur

Inspiring architects: 

Inspiring architects Corus provides support and advice for architects. Supports architects of the future. Participates in awards such as: YAYA (7 years) Structural Steel Design Awards Colorcoat Awards Student Design Awards Interior Inspirations

Markets - automotive: 

Markets - automotive Automotive customers include partners throughout the supply chain from components and systems manufacturers to Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers and Independent Design Companies. Corus supplies materials solutions for Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior Safety and Security, and Electronics.

Markets - packaging: 

Markets - packaging Corus supplies packaging for food and beverage, speciality and industrial packaging Corus provides an advisory service for packaging designers called Space.

Encouraging designers to “think metal, think Corus”: 

Encouraging designers to “think metal, think Corus” Corus is committed to supporting excellence in design and recognises the vital role that designers play in material specification. We are focused on forming creative partnerships with the design community. Corus puts emphasis on understanding the challenges they face and actively recruits from all disciplines including automotive engineers, packaging designers and architects. In this way we can deliver solutions for the design community by advising on the optimisation of materials and technologies

Innovations: 

Innovations Breaking ground in the field of innovation & collaborating with customers to develop new products & technologies is a field of proven expertise for Corus Some highlights include: Redeem Surefast Neotec Assure

Innovations - Redeem: 

Innovations - Redeem Radiation detection system Capable of detecting low energy radiation levels. Lightweight Only UK manufacturer and first in Europe to produce system as compact

Innovations - Surefast: 

Innovations - Surefast Modular Bi-Steel construction Fast and low cost to build Provides effective protection from threat of terrorist and criminal attack, military action and industrial hazards

Innovations - Neotec: 

Innovations - Neotec A lead-free metallic-coated steel Specifically designed to help vehicle manufacturers develop emission-free fuel tanks Help meet not only future environmental legislation but also recycling targets for vehicles at the end of their life.

Innovations - Assure: 

Innovations - Assure Partnership with Microban International Ltd Prefinished metal product Prevents and controls spread of harmful bacteria Safe, resistant Applications - food industry, heating & ventilation, medical environments

Corus and its social responsibility: 

Corus and its social responsibility Health and Safety Environment Sustainability Community involvement

Corus and its social responsibility: 

Corus and its social responsibility Corus recognises the importance of its role in contributing to a sustainable society and in conducting its affairs in a socially responsible manner. For Corus, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involves the integration of its financial and strategic goals with: A commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and communities. A focus on improving environmental performance and providing sustainable products. Conducting all aspects of its business with honesty and integrity.

Health and Safety: 

The single most important factor for Corus is ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees. Commitment to improving plant safety and safe operating practices take priority. Health and Safety

Environment: 

Corus is committed to environmental care and protection by minimising the impact of our operations and our products through continuous improvement in environmental performance, as well as by adopting sustainable practices. and through continuous improvement in environmental performance and control. Environment

Sustainability: 

Corus places great emphasis on the contribution it makes to a sustainable society and is committed to incorporating the principles of sustainability into all aspects of its operations. In addition, product life cycle assessment is a critical aspect of Corus’ approach towards sustainability, and Corus contributes to its customers’ understanding of how more sustainable product life cycles can be developed. Sustainability

Community involvement: 

Corus believes it is an integral part of the communities in which it operates. The company actively participates in community initiatives and is committed to making a positive social contribution. Corus support community projects as well as the arts, environmental initiatives and educational activities. Corus offers support to employee volunteers and a number of charitable causes. Community involvement