Presence
JOHN SWIRE & SONS LIMITED
Swire is a highly diversified global group. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited. Elsewhere in the world, many businesses are held directly by parent company, John Swire & Sons Limited, headquartered in the UK.
PROPERTIES
Swire has substantial property interests in the HKSAR, the Chinese mainland, the USA and Papua New Guinea. These include property development, investment, management and trading interests, as well as hotels.
Aviation
Swire is a major player in the global aviation industry, with interests ranging from airlines to aircraft engineering and flight catering.
BEVERAGES & FOOD CHAIN
Swire has been involved in food production and distribution since the 1880s, when it established the Taikoo Sugar Refinery in Hong Kong. Today, group companies play an important role in numerous links in the food chain - from primary production to processing, logistics and distribution.
MARINE SERVICES
The Swire group's involvement in the marine industry dates back over 145 years, with interests covering a wide range of activities. These include liner shipping and the provision of offshore support services to the international oil and gas industry; harbour and ocean towage and salvage, and ship repair and shipping agency services.
TRADING & INDUSTRIAL
Swire's trading and industrial activities encompass a wide spectrum of business interests that range from apparel and automotive trading to manufacturing and materials handling.
SWIRE INVESTMENTS
As an international conglomerate with a diverse range of business interests, Swire is continually looking to expand into new areas of operation that complement its existing portfolio and provide opportunities for future growth.