Fitter International makes it to #25 by capitalizing on health trends
Louis Stack rocks back and forth on a plastic ball, his animation constantly causing small adjustments of the unconventional chair as he outlines ambitious goals in 2002 for Fitter International Inc. >
For #1 ranked BioWare, making money is more than a game
Ray Muzyka loves Star Wars. When he first saw the science fiction classic as a youngster, he loved it so much that as the credits ended he wanted to get back in line to see it again. About 20 years later, a video game created by Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk at BioWare Corp. induced the same kind of addictive compulsion in Simon Jeffrey, now the president of LucasArts Entertainment Company. >
Thixotech reaches #19 with its innovative manufacturing processes
The raw product, a mix of magnesium, aluminum and other alloys, glitters like metallic snowflakes under the bright lights of Thixotech Inc.’s manufacturing plant. >
Finding overlooked opportunities is #22 GEOCAN International’s strategy for growth
Junior energy companies based in Alberta with overseas operations are nothing new, but GEOCAN Energy Inc. is the only one targeting the Czech Republic. >
With a hefty shot of ingenuity and increased customer focus, Albertaâs Fastest Growing companies 2002 are finding upsides in the downslide
“This is a pretty bad downturn. I’m so excited, I can hardly contain myself.” That’s Dave Tonken’s contrary perspective as CEO of Scout Capital Corp., self-described “Liquidation World of public company assets.” >
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