Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. history, profile and corporate video Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, food, and packaging materials. It also deals with the development of anti-counterfeiting technology and related information technology products. The company was founded on November 20, 1999 and is headquartered in Renhuai, China.” “Kweichow Moutai History During the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), Maotai became the first Chinese liquor to be produced in large-scale production with an annual output of 170 tons. In 2007, more than 6,800 tons of Maotai were sold. Maotai is named after the town with the same name near Zunyi in Renhuai, Guizhou Province, where liquor distillery has…
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Key Stats Kraft Foods Group operated as independent publicly traded company from October 2012 to July 2015 The company merged with Heinz in 2015 to form The Kraft Heinz Company Kraft Foods Group manufactured food and beverage products across five business segments The company was formed through spin-off from Kraft Foods Inc which became Mondelez International Kraft Foods Group heritage traced back to 1903 when James L. Kraft started wholesale cheese business Kraft Foods Group manufactured and marketed food and beverage products including convenient meals, cheese, coffee, and grocery items. The company operated through five segments covering beverages, cheese, refrigerated…
Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. history, profile and history video Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. engages in operating scheduled air transportation services. It provides air transportation services such as passenger, cargo, building lease, maintenance, and training services. It also supplies aerospace, catering, in-flight sales, and Limousines. The company was founded in June 1962 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.” “Korean Air History Founding Korean Air was founded by the South Korean government in 1962 as Korean Air Lines to replace Korean National Airlines, which was founded in 1946. On 1 March 1969, the Hanjin Transport Group took control of the airline. Long-haul freight operations were introduced on 26…
Korea Electric Power Corp. history, profile and history video Korea Electric Power Corp. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and development of electric power resources. It operates through the following Domestic and Overseas Business areas. The Domestic Business area provides operations related to the transmission, distribution, and sale to end-users of electricity purchased from generation subsidiaries as well as from independent power producers through the Korea Power Exchange. The Overseas Business area provides services power generation, distribution, transmission, power Information Technology (IT), personnel training and plant projects. The company was founded on July 1, 1961 and is headquartered in…
Kimberly-Clark de México SAB history, company profile (overview) and history video Kimberly-Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (KCM) is a personal care company headquartered in México City, Mexico. It manufactures and markets disposable diapers, feminine-care pads, bathroom and facial tissue, napkins, kitchen towels, hand towels, and others. Its portfolio of brands includes: Huggies, KleenBebé, Pull-Ups, Evenflo, Kleenex, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex Cottonelle, Pétalo, Suavel, Vogue, Sanitas, Marli y Kimlark, Jabón Escudo Antibacterial, and Jabones Kleenex. HISTORY Kimberly-Clark de México’s history began in 1925 when the paper mill “La Aurora, S.A.” was established in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de…
Key Stats Kering reported €17.2 billion in revenue for 2024 The company has a market cap of approximately $45 billion as of November 2025 Kering operates 1,813 stores worldwide with 47,000 employees Founded in 1962 by François Pinault as a timber trading company Gucci accounts for approximately 45% of total revenue Kering stands as one of the world’s leading luxury conglomerates, headquartered in Paris. The company manages prestigious fashion houses including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. The French multinational transformed from humble timber trading origins into a luxury powerhouse through strategic acquisitions. François-Henri Pinault has served…
Key Stats Founded in 1898 through the merger of 17 pulp and paper mills in northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee with approximately 39,000 employees globally. Annual revenue of $18.62 billion in 2024 with operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. Market capitalization of approximately $19.08 billion as of November 2025. Largest pulp and paper company in the world supplying renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products. International Paper stands as the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and one of the world’s largest recyclers. The company manufactures renewable fiber-based packaging products, pulp, and…
Interconexion Electrica SA ESP (ISA) profile and corporate video Interconexion Electrica SA ESP (ISA) is a Colombia-based company engaged in the transmission of electric power. The Company’s business is structured into five divisions: Electric Energy Transport, operating a network of high-voltage transmission circuits in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil; Smart Management of Real Time Systems, which manages the facilities of the National Interconnected System (SIN), Commercial Settlement System (SIC), Wholesale Energy Market (MEN) and International Electricity Transactions (TIE); Construction of Infrastructure Projects, which include the development of high-voltage and fiber-optic transmission networks; Telecommunications Transport, which is involved in the leasing of…
Inchcape Plc profile and corporate video Inchcape Plc engages in retail and distribution businesses. It has multi-channel revenue streams, including sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service, finance and insurance. The company provides a professional and financed route to market for vehicle and parts manufacturers across five continents. Inchcape was founded on August 15, 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.” “Inchcape History We have more that 170 years of successful international trade experience based on a pioneering spirit that is still alive within the organisation. Travel back in time and discover some of the events and facts…
IHI Corp. history, profile and history video IHI Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, sale, installation, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy machinery. It operates through the following segments: Energy and Resources, Ships and Offshore Facilities, Social Infrastructure, Logistics Systems and Industrial Machinery, Rotating Equipment and Mass Production Machinery, Aero Engine and Space, and Other. The Energy and Resources segment covers boilers, gas turbines, components for nuclear power plants, storage facilities, process plants, power systems, and floating liquefied natural gas storage facilities. The Ships and Offshore Facilities segment handles shipbuilding, ship repairs, and offshore structures. The Social Infrastructure segment includes bridges, construction…