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Website: http://www.brinkscompany.com The Brink's Company is a leading global security services company with 45,000 employees worldwide, and operations in more than 130 countries. Brink's, Incorporated is a leading provider of armored car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing and services to banks, retailers and governmental agencies around the world. The company spun off Brink's Home Security this year, which is the second-largest provider of monitored security services for residential and commercial properties in North America. Brink's in-country operating companies serve banks, retailers, governments, mints, diamantaires and jewelers through more than 650 branches and 7,800 vehicles in 50 countries on six continents - an unrivaled global network that delivers security, efficiency and visibility for businesses and logistics. In 2007, the company reported revenue of $3.2 billion and net income of $137.3 million. History The company first started in 1859 when Perry Brink founded a cartage business in Chicago. In 1838, the Pennsylvania Coal Company was founded in Pittston, PA. The Pittston Company was formed in 1930 and bought by Brink's in 1956. Pittston would be involved in coal and gold mining. Brink's Home Security was started in 1983. In 2002, Pittston exited the coal business and other mining businesses by 2004. On May 5, 2003, the Pittston company became Brink's Company. Benefits Employees receive medical, hospitalization, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance plans. The company also offers a 401(k) program with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Updated October 27, 2008 |