Barloworld

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.barloworld.com
Employees: 116,117

Earthmoving events are nothing new for Barloworld Limited. Founded in 1902, it is among the largest CAT equipment and engine dealers. It also distributes Atlas Copco drills and Metso crushers for its roster of mining, construction, electrical power, and marine customers. An automotive division operates Avis car rentals, retail dealerships representing vehicles made by BMW, Ford, VW, and others, as well as provides a slew of vehicle fleet services. Barloworld is also the #1 Hyster lift truck dealer (built by NACCO), offering warehouse/handling equipment and many AGCO farm products. The company's logistics and supply chain management business dots the globe. Southern Africa accounts for 70% of Barloworld's sales.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2011:
Sales: $6,292.6M
One year growth: 2.5%
Net income: $136.4M
Income growth: 1961.2%

Officers:
Chairman: Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza
CEO: Clive Bradney Thomson
Director and Finance Director: Donald Gert (Don) Wilson

Competitors:
AIS Construction Equipment
AMECO
Komatsu