I assume u are talking about McLaren International the
company?
We have to remember that McLaren 1st and foremost was set up as a
racing company. Up till more recently, their focus were on Formula
1. The McLaren F1 was conceived as a showcase and celebration of
the company's design expertise and heritage in motorsports. And
even then, im sure not many of you know this: the mclaren F1 was
only conceived because of a delayed flight. The concept for the car
was thought up back around 1990. Ron Dennis, Gordon Murray, Mansour
Ojjeh and someone else whom I can't remember now, were on a flight
back after a Formula 1 race. The flight got delayed and thus the 4
of them sat around in the departure lounge, and after a while, the
idle chat got around to the topic of making a roadcar to celebrate
the company's heritage and showcase their expertise. And that, was
the start of the idea for the McLaren F1. The rest, as they say, is
history.
Anyways today, McLaren's company structure is diverse. There is the
parent company McLaren Group, which comprises all the smaller
McLaren companies. These companies are:
McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing, the company behind Team McLaren Mercedes, was
formed in 1980 following the merger of Team McLaren and Project
Four, Ron Dennis' racing company. Operating in the highly
competitive and technological environment of Formula One, McLaren
Racing comprises a multitude of administrative and engineering
departments, ranging from vehicle design and aerodynamics, to
Materials Science and the paint shop.
McLaren Automotive
McLaren Automotive was created in 2003, formally bringing together
under one name the companies previously known as McLaren Cars and
McLaren Composites.
McLaren Automotive has two sites, one at Portsmouth and the other
at the McLaren Technology Centre. The Portsmouth site operates as a
world player in the design and manufacture of advanced composites,
and is involved in production of the complex body shell of the
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren programme.
The site at the McLaren Technology Centre incorporates the state-of
the art production line for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Production of the car began in 2003.
McLaren Marketing
McLaren Marketing was formed in 1987, primarily to service the
marketing and media requirements of McLaren Racing. The company's
role has constantly evolved to serve the growing needs of other
companies within and outside the McLaren Group, and McLaren
Marketing now consists of eight groups working in concert: Business
Development; Creative; Hospitality; Media and Communications;
Special Projects, Filming and Photographic; Finance; Partner
Management and Partner Programmes.
McLaren Electronic Systems
McLaren Electronic Systems develops and manufactures automotive
control systems for many different motor sport series, including
Formula One, World Rally and Le Mans. Its wide range of products
and components are utilised by nearly 100 customers world-wide,
including sales to most of the cars on the Formula One grid.
The company provides the complete automotive control system used by
the Team McLaren Mercedes team to deliver the optimum performance
available from the engine and chassis. McLaren Electronic Systems
has a team of over 100 highly qualified engineers and skilled
technicians.
McLaren Applied Technologies
McLaren Applied Technologies Limited was formed in 2004 and is the
latest company within the McLaren Group.
The primary objective of the company is to work within a diverse
range of industries and develop commercial applications for
technology developed within the McLaren Group.
Additionally, McLaren Applied Technologies will provide an internal
central resource for certain key facilities and expertise to ensure
that each McLaren business gets maximum use and value from the
Groups investment in new technology.
Lydden Circuit Limited
Lydden Circuit Limited is the freehold owner of a racetrack and
other adjoining land at Lydden, near Dover, UK. The track is
currently leased by LCL to the British Motorcycle Racing
Club.
Absolute Taste
Absolute Taste provides fresh food and stylish hospitality for the
Team McLaren Mercedes Formula One team throughout the grand prix
season. A passion for food, service and style creating private
parties and corporate events for a prestigious client list has also
established their reputation as one of Londons most sought after
creative catering and event design companies.
Absolute Taste Inflight is the latest division of the company with
a new, innovative approach to in-flight hospitality for executive
jets recreating Absolute Tastes food and style of service for
clients travelling around the world.
Until recently, Tag McLaren Audio was also part of this group. Now
I believe it belongs to the International Audio Group(IAG), when
McLaren International sold it to them. IAG are the people who
manufacture the prestigious audiolab brand of high end hi-fi
products, as well as Wharfedale audio products. On a side note, Im
getting a Wharfdale TV this xmas! 
