Ricoh Co., Ltd. history, profile and history video Ricoh Co., Ltd. is engaged in the development, production, sale, and provision of services for imaging, solution and industrial products. It operates through the following segments: Imaging and Solutions, Industrial Products, and Other. The Imaging and Solutions segment provides imaging and network systems solutions. Its products include monochrome and color digital PPCs/MFPs, laser printers, GELJET printers, digital duplicators, projectors, video conference systems, facsimiles, scanners, related parts and supplies, services, support and software. The Industrial Products segment manufactures and sells thermal media, optical and electrical component units, semiconductor devices and electronic components. The Other segment…
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Key Stats Founded: 1882 (as Chubb & Son); 2016 (as Chubb Limited, following ACE-Chubb merger) Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland (incorporated); Warren, New Jersey, USA (operational) Chairman & CEO: Evan G. Greenberg (since 2004 as ACE CEO; 2016 as Chubb CEO) Employees: ~43,000 Stock Exchange: NYSE: CB (S&P 500 component) Chubb Limited is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, offering commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to clients in 55 countries and territories. The company traces its origins to 1882, when Thomas Caldecot Chubb and his son…
Revenue (2024): RMB 285.98 billion (approximately $39.5 billion USD) Net Profit (2024): RMB 18.74 billion, up 12.92% year-on-year Employees: Over 122,000 worldwide Market Cap: Approximately $36 billion USD Global Ranking: No. 1 major appliance brand for 16 consecutive years (Euromonitor) Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. stands as one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers. Headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, the company designs, manufactures, and sells refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, water heaters, and kitchen appliances. The company operates under multiple global brands including Haier, Casarte, Leader, GE Appliances, Fisher & Paykel, Aqua, and Candy. Haier Smart Home ranks…
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd. history, profile and corporate video China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd. provides insurance and asset management services. The company operates its business through three segments: Life Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Other Businesses. The Life Insurance segment offers Renminbi (RMB) life insurance. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment provides RMB and foreign-currency property and casualty insurance. The Other Businesses segment provides management services and usage fund services. It engages in the property and casualty businesses, life insurance businesses, pension and annuity businesses, as well as asset management. The company was founded on May 13, 1991…
China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd. (CGGC) profile and corporate video China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd. (CGGC) engages in the businesses of construction engineering, hydropower investment, and real estate development. Its main activities include construction engineering services, expressway operations, development of real estate properties, and house leasing. It also involves in the production and sale of cement and carbon chemical products, generation of hydroelectric power, civil blasting, and export and import businesses. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Wuhan, China.” *Information from Forbes.com **Video published on YouTube by “王威”
China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. history, profile and history video China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. engages in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure, dredging and heavy machinery manufacturing business.. It operates through the following segments: Construction, Design, Dredging, Heavy Machinery, and Others. The Construction segment involves in infrastructure construction of ports, roads, bridges and railways. The Design segment involves in infrastructure design of ports, roads and bridges. The Heavy Machinery segment engages in manufacturing of heavy machinery. The company was founded on October 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.” “China Communications Construction History The group was established in Mainland China in 2005…
CGI Group, Inc. history, profile and corporate video CGI Group, Inc. provides information technology and business process solutions. The company operates through four segments: Canada, United States and India, Europe and Asia Pacific, and Global Infrastructure Services. Its services include systems integration and consulting, application management, technology management, and business process services. It also provides end to end information technology and business process services to clients in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Serge Godin and André Imbeau in June 1976 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.” “CGI history Since 1976, we have committed ourselves to…
Key Stats Headquarters: Monroe, Louisiana, United States Founded: 1930 (as Oak Ridge Telephone Company) Employees: 24,000 (2024) Market Cap: $8.19 billion (February 2026) Revenue: $13.1 billion (2024) CenturyLink operates as a subsidiary brand under Lumen Technologies, an American telecommunications company headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. The company provides network, security, cloud, voice, and managed communications services through its fiber optic and copper networks. CenturyLink serves residential and small business customers with internet, voice, and digital TV services. The brand traces its origins to 1930 when William Clarke and Marie Williams purchased the Oak Ridge Telephone Company for $500. Today, Lumen Technologies…
Key Stats Founded: 1906 in San Francisco, California Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA 2024 Revenue: $35.77 billion Employees: 140,000+ worldwide Market Cap: $50+ billion (January 2026) CBRE Group, Inc. stands as the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company delivers a comprehensive range of services to occupiers, owners, lenders, and investors across office, retail, industrial, and multifamily property types. CBRE operates through multiple business segments including Advisory Services, Building Operations and Experience, Project Management, and Real Estate Investments. The firm serves clients in more than 100 countries through an integrated suite of services. Listed on the New…
Carnival Corp. history, profile and corporate video Carnival Corp. operates luxury cruises ships. The company offers holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. It operates through two geographical segments: North America and Europe, Australia & Asia Cruise Brands. The North America Cruise segment includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. The Europe, Australia & Asia Cruise segment includes AIDA Cruises, Costa, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and P&O Cruises (Australia). The company also operates a Cruise Support segment, which provides corporate-wide services for the…