Author: Darius

HD Supply profile and corporate video  HD Supply was formed in 1997 as the professional services division of Home Depot. In 2007, Home Depot sold the company in an $8.5 billion deal to private equity firms Bain Capital, The Carlyle Group, and Clayton Dubilier & Rice. Through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading businesses, HD Supply provides a broad range of products and services to approximately 440,000 professional customers in the infrastructure, maintenance, repair and improvement, and specialty construction markets. It currently has 640 locations across 45 states and nine Canadian provinces.” “About HD Supply HD Supply is one of the largest…

Gordon Food Service history, profile and corporate video Gordon Food Service (GFS), founded in 1897 by Dutch immigrants to deliver butter and eggs on a horse-drawn carriage, has grown into one of North America’s largest family-owned and managed food service distributor. GFS is an international corporation offering Gordon Food and nationally branded specialty and exclusive products to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company also operates over 160 Marketplace retail stores located in Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Florida.” “Gordon Food Service History Over 115 years of fresh ideas Gordon Food Service started out as a butter-and-egg…

Gilbane history, profile and history video  Founded in 1873, the fifth-generation, family-owned Gilbane is one of the largest (sales) contractors, construction and real estate development companies in the U.S.. The company offers services ranging from site selection, financing, programming and construction through transition, planning and management. Some of Gilbane’ss best-known projects include the National World War II Memorial and the U. S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C.” “Gilbane History Gilbane is one of the nation’s oldest design and build companies and is recognized as a leader in the industry. Founded in 1873 by William Gilbane and his brother Thomas as a family-run carpentry and…

Genesis HealthCare history, profile and corporate video  Created in 2003 via a spin-off from NeighborCare, Genesis HealthCare currently operates over 200 nursing centers and assisted living communities located in 13 states. In addition to short- and long-term care, the company offers Alzheimer’s care, orthopedic rehabilitation, ventilator care, dialysis care and assisted living services. Genesis’s rehabilitation services division provides contract therapy to health care providers in 20 states and the District of Columbia. In July of 2007, Formation Capital and JER Partners acquired the company and took it private.” “Genesis HealthCare History Genesis HealthCare was created in 2003 as a result of a spin-off…

First Data Corporation operates as a leading global provider of electronic commerce and payment processing services, handling merchant transactions, credit and debit card processing, and money transfer operations. Spun off from American Express in 1992, the company evolved from a Nebraska-based bankcard processing cooperative into a multinational payments technology giant serving millions of merchant locations worldwide. Originally founded in 1971 as First Data Resources providing processing services to the Mid-America Bankcard Association, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions and geographic diversification across 34 countries. First Data serves 6.2 million merchant locations through comprehensive payment solutions including e-commerce processing, card issuing,…

Ernst & Young history, profile and corporate video  Ernst & Young provides audit, tax, business risk, technology and security risk services, and human capital services worldwide. The company, one of the Big Four accounting firms, dates back to the early twentieth century. Scotsman Arthur Young and American Alwin Ernst founded their and 1903, respectively. The companies merged in 1989. Today the company employs over 170,000 people and operates in over 150 countries.” “Ernst & Young History It has taken the bold leadership and countless contributions of people around the world to form the leading global organization EY is today. Our roots go back…

E&J Gallo Winery profile and corporate video  Ernest and Julio Gallo started E&J Gallo Winery in 1933. Julio, who died in 1993, was in charge of making the wine, and Ernest, who died in 2007, was responsible for selling the wine. Gallo wines include Turning Leaf, Twin Valley, Single Vineyard, Red Bicyclette and Ecco Domani. Joseph Gallo, Ernest’s son, is chief executive, while a number of other family members work for the company.” “Vision & Values Our founders – Ernest and Julio Gallo – built our company by turning challenges into opportunities and change into growth. Today, that spirit defines the…

Dot Foods history, profile and corporate video  Dot Foods is a food distributor owned and operated by the Tracy family. Dot serves distributors and wholesalers in the foodservice, retail, vending and food ingredient channels and offers 100,00 products from 700 food industry manufacturers.” “Dot Foods History Robert Tracy founded Dot Foods with the support of his wife Dorothy in 1960. RT and Dorothy knew if their new company was going to be a success, it would have to be built on a strong foundation. So they instilled a set of values within Dot that has never wavered in 50 years. Today, the…

Del Monte Foods history, profile and corporate video  Del Monte Foods is one of the largest producers and distributors of canned fruits and vegetables in the U.S. Brands include Del Monte, Contadina, College Inn. Pet products include Meow Mix, 9Lives and Milk-Bone. Formed in 1916, the business was purchased by management in 1990 from RJR Nabisco. Investor group Texas Pacific Group acquired the company in 1997. Two years later the company went public. In March 2011, the company was acquired by a group of private equity investors led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts in a deal worth $5.3 billion.” “Del Monte Foods History In…

$5.29B 2024 Revenue (USD) 19,600+ Employees Worldwide 5th Largest Forklift Maker 80+ Countries Served 1945 Year Founded Crown Equipment Corporation stands as one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, this family-owned business has grown from a small-town operation into a global forklift manufacturer serving customers across 80 countries. The company designs and manufactures up to 85 percent of its lift truck components in-house. Crown produces motors, drive units, electronic modules, and complete forklifts at 24 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Crown Equipment operates through a network of more than 500 retail locations. The Dicke family has…