Introduction

Harsco Corporation (Harsco) seeks to expand its business in in the Latin American, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Eastern European markets. As a part of expansion strategy in emerging economies, the company intends to concentrate on Mill Services and Access Services. Harsco is concentrating on building upon the scalability of the company's brands into new regions.

Scope of this research

• Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis
• Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors
• Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Research and analysis highlights

Harsco provides industrial services and engineered products primarily to the steel, construction, railways, and energy industries.

In September 2007, the company acquired ZETA-TECH Associates, a niche technical service and applied Technology Company serving the railway industry with specialized expertise in railway engineering services and track maintenance software.

In December 2007, the company divested its Gas Technologies business to Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm. In February 2008, the company expanded its global footprint by establishing a new operating facility in Panama.

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