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Founded: August 1, 1903, in Hudson, Wisconsin 2024 Profit Sharing: $50.8 million distributed to employees Employees: Over 13,000 across North America and Europe 2023 Annual Revenue: Over $4 billion Forbes Ranking: #146 on America’s Largest Private Companies Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. The company operates as a privately held enterprise headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota. Andersen designs, manufactures, and markets premium windows and doors for residential and light commercial applications. The company sells products under several brand names including Andersen, Renewal by Andersen, EMCO, MQ, and Heritage. Andersen operates manufacturing facilities across the United…

Aleris Corporation history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    Aleris Corporation (Aleris or Aleris International) was a manufacturing company, based in Beachwood, Ohio, United States. It produced aluminum rolled products and a number of different alloys, such as AA7022-T651. HISTORY Aleris was formed in 2004 through the merger of Commonwealth Industries, Inc. and IMCO Recycling, Inc. In 2006, the company acquired Corus Group plc, expanded its presence in Europe and China. In 2006, Aleris was acquired by Texas Pacific Group (TPG). In 2007, it sold a zinc business in order to focus on our core…

Tide history, profile and history video Tide is an American brand of laundry products owned by Procter & Gamble (P&G). It offers powder and liquid detergents, Tide pacs, stain remover, laundry booster, fabric care, and others. Tide is marketed under different names: Ace in Puerto Rico and elsewhere in Latin America (except in Ecuador and Panama, where it is sold under the Tide brand name);Daz in the U.K.;Alo in Turkey;Vizir in Poland and France;Fab (a brand acquired in 2006 from Colgate-Palmolive) in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. HISTORY Tide’s history began in the 1930s when Procter & Gamble…

$2B Annual Revenue (Est.) $4.2B Acquisition Value (2016) 3,100+ Employees Worldwide ~40% U.S. Market Share 1924 Year Founded Duracell Inc. stands as the world’s leading manufacturer of alkaline batteries. The company produces batteries in sizes ranging from AAA to D cells, along with specialty batteries for hearing aids, cameras, and other devices. Berkshire Hathaway acquired Duracell in 2016 from Procter & Gamble in a $4.2 billion stock swap deal. The brand has held the position of most trusted battery brand since 2018. Duracell operates manufacturing plants in the United States and sells products across more than 100 countries. The company’s…

Key Stats Brand Value (2024): $4.8 billion Global Market Share: 8.2% of hair care market Founded: 1945 in Switzerland Parent Company: Procter & Gamble (since 1985) Countries Available: 100+ Pantene is a global hair care brand owned by Procter & Gamble. The brand produces shampoos, conditioners, styling products, and hair treatments sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. Swiss pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche created Pantene in 1945, naming the brand after its core ingredient panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5). This vitamin compound repairs damaged hair and adds moisture and shine. Today, Pantene ranks as the second-largest hair care brand globally. The brand…

Key Stats Olay holds 90% brand awareness among face care users in the United States as of 2022. The brand captures 28% usage share in the US face care market with 82% customer loyalty rate. Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting commands 8.7% market share in anti-aging facial brands segment in the US. Procter & Gamble invests $208 million annually in Olay advertising within the United States market. Olay products are currently available in over 80 countries worldwide across multiple retail channels. Olay stands as a globally recognized skincare brand owned by Procter & Gamble, specializing in anti-aging solutions and daily skincare…

Founded: 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, USA Founder: Paul F. Iams (1915-2004) Current Owners: Mars, Inc. (worldwide) and Spectrum Brands (Europe) Parent Company Revenue: Mars Petcare ~$22 billion (2024 estimate) Product Categories: Dry and wet dog food, dry and wet cat food, treats IAMS is an American pet food brand that has shaped how we feed dogs and cats for nearly eight decades. The company produces dry and wet food for both dogs and cats, with products formulated for different life stages including puppies, kittens, adults, and senior pets. Mars, Incorporated owns IAMS worldwide except in Europe, where Spectrum Brands holds…

Key Dunlop Stats 1888 Pneumatic Tire Invented $7.99B Annual Revenue (2024) $3.1B Market Cap (2025) 40,000+ Employees Worldwide 85+ Group Companies Dunlop stands as one of the most recognized tire brands globally, with origins tracing back to 1888 when John Boyd Dunlop invented the first practical pneumatic tire. The brand revolutionized transportation by making bicycles and later automobiles more comfortable and efficient. Today, Sumitomo Rubber Industries owns the Dunlop tire brand across most global markets. The company manufactures tires for passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and aircraft. Dunlop also operates in the sports equipment sector, producing golf and tennis gear…

Deichmann SE history, company profile (overview) and corporate video    Deichmann SE is a footwear retailer company headquartered in Essen, Germany. HISTORY    It started in 1913 in a blue-collar area of Essen-Borbeck, in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr district. Heinrich Deichmann, born in 1888, opened a cobblers’ shop and ran it with his wife Julie. Two generations and almost a century later, the company has developed into Europe’s market leader. Deichmann is currently active in 23 countries with about 3,300 local shops and employs approximately 33,700 people. Now as always, Deichmann is a family business that believes in growing…

Pizza Hut history, profile (overview) and history video Pizza Hut is a multinational restaurant chain and international franchise headquartered in Plano, Texas, United States. With over 16,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, Pizza Hut is considered one of the largest pizza companies in the world. HISTORY The first Pizza Hut restaurant was opened in 1958 by two brothers, Dan Carney and Frank Carney, who borrowed $600 from their mom to open a pizza place in Wichita, Kansas. They named it Pizza Hut, because their sign only had room for eight letters. In 1959, the two…