Medline Industries history, profile and corporate video Headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, Medline manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, home care dealers and agencies, physician offices and retail. The company is the primary distributor to over 450 major hospitals and health care systems. Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, as well as clinical programs and education to help its customers improve patient outcomes.” “Medline Industries History Medline’s history dates back more than a century, to a time when many surgeons still wore their own clothes during surgery…
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Darius
I've spent over a decade researching and documenting the stories behind the world's most influential companies. What started as a personal fascination with how businesses evolve from small startups to global giants turned into CompaniesHistory.com—a platform dedicated to making corporate history accessible to everyone.
Mary Kay history, profile and history video Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash as “Beauty by Mary Kay,” Mary Kay is now one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics. The company also manufactures and distributes over-the-counter drugs and products, such as sunscreens and acne treatments. Mary Kay’s products are sold in more than 35 markets around the world, and its global independent sales force exceeds 2 million.” “Mary Kay History Over the years, there have been many successful business leaders but none as unique as Mary Kay Ash. A dream company When Mary Kay Ash…
Key Stats Founded 1911 Headquarters McLean, Virginia Employees 140,000+ Business Segments 6 Divisions Ownership Family-Owned Mars Incorporated stands as one of the world’s largest privately-held food manufacturers, creating iconic brands that span confectionery, pet care, and food products. The family-owned enterprise operates six distinct business segments serving consumers across more than 80 countries worldwide. The company produces beloved chocolate brands including Snickers, M&Ms, Milky Way, and Twix, while its pet care division manages popular brands like Pedigree and Whiskas. Mars also owns the Wrigley gum business and maintains significant operations in rice, sauces, and health-focused food products. With over 140,000…
Mansfield Oil history, profile and corporate video Mansfield Oil supplies and delivers fuel throughout the continental United States. Through a network of refiners, suppliers, terminals and carriers, the company provides a single-source supply of gasoline, biofuels and other alternative fuel products to its commercial, industrial and retail customers.” “Mansfield Oil History Where We StartedMansfield is an established leader in the petroleum marketing, fuel supply, and convenience store industries. We got our start in 1957 and have consistently grown over the past 57 years. Today, Mansfield delivers more than three and a half billion gallons of fuel every year to clients throughout the United States and…
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores history, profile and history video Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was founded by Tom and Judy Love in 1964 and remains family owned and operated. The company has over 300 locations in 39 states. Locations have gas stations, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, shower rooms, trucking supplies and access to the internet.” “Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores History In 1964, with $5,000, Tom and Judy Love started Musket Corporation – the predecessor to Love’s Country Stores – and leased an abandoned filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma. Within a few years, Musket Corporation operated about…
Levi Strauss & Co history, profile and history video During the California Gold Rush, Levi Strauss and Nevada tailor Jacob Davis patented the process of putting rivets in pants for strength and called their pants Levi jeans. The company’s lineup of goods now includes jeans, casual and dress pants, tops and jackets for men, women and children.” “LEVI STRAUSS History Levi Strauss, the inventor of the quintessential American garment, was born in Buttenheim, Bavaria on February 26, 1829 to Hirsch Strauss and his second wife, Rebecca Haas Strauss; Levi had three older brothers and three older sisters. Two years after his…
Kohler history, company profile (overview) and history video Kohler was founded in 1873 when John Michael Kohler purchased the Sheboygan Union Iron & Steel Foundry. The firm originally produced cast iron implements for farmers, castings for furniture factories, and ornamental iron pieces. Kohler also owns two golf resorts: Destination Kohler, also known as the American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, and Destination St. Andrews in Scotland, also known as the Old Course Hotel. Herbert Kohler, grandson of the founder, runs the company.” “A LEGACY IN THE MAKING Our company’s founder, John Michael Kohler, was an Austrian immigrant, a businessman and a visionary.…
Kingston Technology Company history, profile and history video Founded in 1987 by John Tu and David Sun, Kingston Technology is an independent maker of memory products for desktops, notebooks, servers and printers; and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, cameras and MP3 players. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif. Kingston’s back-end processing facility, Payton Technology Corp., provides memory packaging, testing and logistics. Kingston supports all memory processing functions–from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, original equipment manufacturers and retail customers worldwide.” “The History of Kingston Technology Company 1987 –…
JR Simplot profile and history video The fast food industry owes a lot to J.R. Simplot Company, an agribusiness firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho. An early pioneer in the production of frozen potatoes, Simplot supplies French fries and other frozen potato products to national and regional restaurant chains each year. The company’s portfolio also includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing and food brands.” “About Simplot The J. R. Simplot Company was started by an energetic entrepreneur in 1929, and grew from a one-man farming operation into a food and agribusiness empire. The Company’s vertical integration – seed…
JM Family Enterprises profile and history video JM Family Enterprises is a diversified automotive company whose subsidiaries include Southeast Toyota Distributors, the nation’s largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles; World Omni Financial Corp.; JM&A Group; JM Service Center; and JM Lexus. The company is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida.” “Mission & Values At JM Family Enterprises, our mission is to be the premier provider of quality products and services. To accomplish our goal, we build mutually rewarding relationships with our customers, associates, business partners and the community. The company’s five core values are what set us apart. Our nearly 4,000 associates…