Profiles for the Top 10 Companies in the Business & Finance Top 1000 2010
CRH
The company continues to fly the flag for corporate Ireland both home and abroad, but the recession still made its mark on CRH. View full profile.
Diageo
Diageo has had trouble on the domestic front, but globally it has done well, with Guinness celebrating its 250th birthday. View full profile.
Microsoft
Microsoft has had a presence in Ireland since 1985, and the company is a major provider of employment. View full profile.
Dell
The Dell story is a real sign of the times, as it retains its high end jobs here in Ireland, and moves its manufacturing facilities abroad. View full profile.
IBM
One of the most important investors in the Irish economy, IBM has seen ups and downs over the last 12 months but still remains strong. View full profile.
A company that can cause international diplomatic incidents, Google also remains an important player in the Irish market. View full profile.
Smurfit Kappa
Following a merger with a European rival, Smurfit Kappa is now the dominant player in the packaging business, as its results show. View full profile.
DCC
DCC has had an interesting year, but the company has numerous areas with massive potential for 2010. View full profile.
Musgrave Group
With the retail and hospitality sectors being hit hard by the downturn, Musgrave remains a global player in a tough market. View full profile.
Kerry Group
With a serious drop in consumer demand domestically, Kerry Group proved its global status by raising its performance in 2009. View full profile.
