Introduction
Bombardier is a world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions ranging from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has an occurrence in more than 60 countries on five continents, and operates manufacturing facilities in 21 countries. Bombardier has attained its global leadership by exercising foresight, perseverance and innovation. And by designing and making products that answer the customer's need for quality, dependability and cost-effectiveness. As a leader in aerospace and rail transportation ? industries that are fundamental to the way people live and work ? Bombardier can help to craft sustainable transportation solutions. Indeed, Bombardier is uniquely positioned to do so. Operating around the world and with the widest product range in two transportation segments, Bombardier has a level of stability and operational flexibility that Is virtually unrivalled, thereby benefiting its customers, shareholders, partners and employees. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2007, were $14.8 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD).
History
? In 1942, J.-Armand Bombardier found a company to manufacture tracked vehicles for transportation on snow-covered terrain. The company's name was L'Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée.
? On January 23, 1969, listing of Bombardier stock on the Montreal and Toronto stock exchanges and public offering of two million shares. Shares were now traded on the Toronto stock exchange.
? In December 1986, acquisition of Canadair, leading Canadian aircraft manufacturer.
? In March 1990, creation of subsidiary Bombardier Real Estate Ltd., ...