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Key Stats Founded: 1941 (as Chosun Tire Company) Headquarters: Seongnam-si, South Korea Employees: 20,000+ 2024 Revenue: KRW 9.41 trillion (~$6.8 billion USD) Global Ranking: 7th largest tire manufacturer worldwide Hankook Tire & Technology is a South Korean tire manufacturer headquartered in Seongnam-si. The company produces approximately 102 million tires annually and distributes them to over 160 countries worldwide. Originally founded as Chosun Tire Company in 1941, the company has grown from a small domestic producer into one of the world’s top tire makers. Hankook supplies original equipment tires to more than 50 automakers, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Tesla, and…

Hanesbrands, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Hanesbrands Inc. is a multinational clothing company, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. HISTORY The original company was founded in 1901. In 2006, the company was spun off from Sara Lee Corporation and became a separate, publicly traded company. BRANDS With more than 60,000 employees, Hanesbrands Inc. is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World, according to Forbes. *Information from Forbes.com, Wikipedia.org, and www.hanes.com/corporate. **Video published on YouTube by “hanesbrandsinc“

Fiserv, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    Fiserv, Inc. is a multinational global fintech and payments company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States.    The company offers solutions for banking, global commerce, merchant acquiring, billing and payments, and point-of-sale to financial institutions, corporate clients, small businesses, and consumers. HISTORY    Fiserv’s history began in 1984 when First Data Processing and Sunshine State Systems merged to create Fiserv, a national data processing organization focused on the financial services industry    In 1986, Fiserv became a public company and was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.    In 1995, the…

FBN Holdings Plc history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    FBN Holdings Plc is a financial holding company and one of the largest diversified financial services groups in Africa. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.    The Group offers a broad range of products and services across Commercial Banking in eight African countries and offices in London, Paris and Beijing. Other core businesses include Merchant Banking, Capital Markets, Trusteeship, and Insurance Brokerage services.    FBN Holdings’ origins date back to 1894 when the First Bank of Nigeria was founded by Sir Alfred Jones in Liverpool, England. FirstBank commenced business as Bank…

AEG history and history video  “The father of industral design  Peter Behrens was not only the father of German industrial design – he was also the founder of corporate identity. Working for AEG, Behrens was the first person to create logos, advertising material, and company publications with a consistent, unified design. It may seem incredible today, but there was a time when industrial production was purely functional. Artistic merit and aesthetic sense were largely irrelevant in mass-produced goods; there was little harmony between form and function. At least, that was how it was until 1907, when a certain architect was appointed…

Eastman Kodak Co. history, profile and history video  Eastman Kodak Co. operates as a technology company focusing on imaging for business. It serves customers with disruptive technologies and breakthrough solutions for the products goods packaging, graphic communications and functional printing industries. The company also offers products and services in entertainment imaging and commercial films. It operates through two segments: Graphics, Entertainment & Commercial Films segment and Digital Printing & Enterprise segment. The Graphics, Entertainment & Commercial Films segment encompasses graphics, entertainment Imaging & commercial films, and its intellectual property and brand licensing activities. Its products and services include; digital plates, CTP output devices,…

Evonik Industries AG history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    Evonik Industries AG is a specialty chemicals company, headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. HISTORY    Evonik was established in 2007 when the former RAG Beteiligungs became Evonik Industries.    In 2013, Evonik was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. OPERATIONS    The company operates through the following business sectors: Agriculture;Automotive, Transportation & Machinery;Coatings, Paints & Printing Inks;Construction;Electronics & Telecommunication;Environment & Utilities;Food, Feed & Beverages;Home, Lifestyle And Personal Care;Home, Lifestyle & Personal Care;Metals, Mining, Oil & Gas;Pharma & Healthcare;Plastics & Rubber;Pulp, Paper & Packaging;General Industry.    With more than 3,000…

Equity Assurance Plc history, profile and corporate video  Equity Assurance Plc provides insurance services. The company is engaged in underwriting all classes of general business. Its services includes, fire and special peril insurance, consequential loss insurance, burglary insurance, householder’s insurance, cash in transit insurance, goods in transit insurance, public liability insurance, products liability insurance, fidelity guarantee insurance, aviation insurance, oil and energy insurance, personal accident insurance for group and individuals, workmen compensation insurance etc., The company was founded on December 13, 1984 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.” “Equity Assurance History EQUITY ASSURANCE PLC (The Company/”EA”) was incorporated on 13th December 1984 with registration…

Ecobank Transnational (ETI) history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    Ecobank Transnational (ETI) is a regional commercial bank headquartered in Lomé, Togo (Togolese Republic). It operates through the following business sectors: Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking.    The company provides its financial products and services in over 35 African countries. HISTORY    Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI) was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry, with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).    In 2006, Ecobank…

Founded 1896 (Seoul, South Korea) Revenue (2024) $13.13 Billion USD Market Cap (2025) $9.13 Billion USD Employees 2,000+ Global Ranking Top 10 Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Doosan Corporation is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seoul. The company stands as the oldest running business in South Korea, with roots dating back to 1896. Doosan has evolved from a small retail store into one of the world’s largest heavy equipment manufacturers. Today, Doosan operates across multiple sectors including power generation, desalination, construction equipment, robotics, and fuel cells. The conglomerate manages various subsidiaries such as Doosan Enerbility, Doosan Bobcat, Doosan Fuel Cell,…