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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.

Abertis Infraestructuras SA history, profile and corporate video  Abertis Infraestructuras SA engages in the management of mobility and communications infrastructures. The company operates its business through the four segments: Toll Roads, Telecommunications, Airports and Other. The Toll Roads segment engages in the construction, maintenance and operation of toll roads under concession; management of toll road concessions in Spain and internationally; construction of toll road infrastructure and of activities complementary to toll road construction, maintenance and operation. The Telecommunications segment engages in the infrastructure and communication of network as well as providing, managing, marketing and distributing all types of services based thereon, including…

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Abbott Laboratories history, profile and corporate video  Abbott Laboratories engages in the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of a broad and diversified line of health care products. The company operates through five reportable segments: Proprietary Pharmaceutical Products, Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products and Vascular Products. The Proprietary Pharmaceutical Products segment includes adult and pediatricpharmaceuticals manufactured, marketed and sold worldwide and are generally sold directly to wholesalers, distributors, government agencies, health care facilities, specialty pharmacies, and independent retailers from Abbott-owned distribution centers and public warehouses. The Established Pharmaceutical Products segment includes branded generic pharmaceuticals manufactured, marketed and sold outside the…

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Dentsu Inc. history, profile and corporate video . Dentsu Inc. engages in the provision of advertising and communication-related solution services. It operates through the following segments: Advertising, Information Services, and Other. The Advertising segment plans, develops, markets, and executes advertising via a wide range of media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the Internet, sales promotions, movies, outdoor, and transits. The Information Services segment provides information system consulting, development, and operations; software project sales, and general network services. The Other segment includes real estate leasing, sales, and brokerage; insurance agency business, temporary staffing, and accounting services. The company was founded by Hoshiro Mitsunaga…

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DENSO Corp. history, profile and corporate video  DENSO Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic parts for automobiles and communication equipment. Its products include air conditioning systems, engine-related components, body equipment, driving control, and safety products. It operates through the following segments: Japan, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Others. The Others segment includes the area of Brazil. All other segments cater to the orders of its respective region. The company was founded on December 16, 1949, and is headquartered in Kariya, Japan.   DENSO Corporation is part of the Toyota Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the world.…

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DCC Plc history, profile and corporate video  DCC Plc is engaged in sales, marketing, distribution and business support services. The company operates through five segments: DCC Energy, DCC SerCom, DCC Healthcare, DCC Food & Beverage and DCC Environmental. The DCC Energy segment supplies, transport fuels, heating oils and fuel oils to commercial, retail, domestic, agricultural, industrial, aviation and marine customers in Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark and Austria. The DCC SerCom segment involves in sales, marketing and distribution of IT, communications and home entertainment products and supply chain management services. The DCC Healthcare segment provides marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.…

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DBS Group Holdings Ltd. profile and corporate video  DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company that engages in the provision of retail, small and medium-sized enterprise, corporate and investment banking services. The company operates through the following business segments: Consumer Banking/Wealth Management, Institutional Banking, Treasury, and Others. The Consumer Banking/Wealth Management segment provides services such as current andsavings accounts, fixed deposits, loans and home finance, cards, payments, investment and insurance products. The Institutional Banking segment offers financial services and products to institutional clients, including non-bank financial institutions, government linked companies, large corporate and small and medium-sized businesses. The Treasury…

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BorgWarner, Inc. stands as a leading global supplier of engineered automotive systems and components, specializing in powertrain technology that enhances vehicle performance and efficiency. Founded in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the company has established itself as a critical partner to original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The organization manufactures and distributes products primarily for light-vehicle applications including passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, vans, and light-trucks. BorgWarner also serves commercial vehicle markets, supplying components to manufacturers of trucks, buses, agricultural equipment, and off-highway vehicles. Through two main operating segments, Engine Group and Drivetrain Group, BorgWarner delivers innovative solutions for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and transmission…

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Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles Sociedad Holding de Mercados y Sistemas Financieros SA (BME) profile and corporate video  Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles Sociedad Holding de Mercados y Sistemas Financieros SA (BME) is a Spain-based company that manages and operates all securities markets and financial systems in Spain. It comprises the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock exchanges, AIAF Mercado de Renta Fija, Mercado Espanol de Futuros Financieros (MEFF), IBERCLEAR, Mercado Alternativo Bursatil (MAB), Visual Trader BME Consulting, as well as other subsidiaries. The Company’s services include facilities for the dealing of initial public offerings (IPO) and trading of equities, derivatives and fixed…

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Boliden AB history, profile and corporate video  Boliden AB is a Sweden-based company active within metal mining industry. The Company is engaged in the exploration, mining and milling, smelting, refining and recycling of primarily zinc and copper with additional activities focused on lead, gold and silver. Its activities are divided into two business areas. The Business Area Mines comprises the operations of the Company’s Swedish mines, Aitik, the Boliden Area and Garpenberg, and the Tara mine in Ireland. It also includes responsibility for explorations, technological development and sales of mined concentrate. The Business Area Smelters comprises the Kokkola and Odda zinc smelters,…

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BNP Paribas SA history, profile and history video  BNP Paribas SA is engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions, and Corporate and Investment Banking. The Retail Banking segment includes the operation of the company’s retail banks in France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and other countries outside Europe; personal finance; equipment solutions; and personal investors. The Investment Solutions segment involves asset management, private banking, and securities, insurance and real estate services. The Corporate and Investment Banking segment provides fixed, corporate and structures finance services, equity and commodity derivative products, and corporate and…

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