Sandvik AB history, profile and history video Sandvik AB engages in the development and manufacture of tools for mining and construction. It operates through the following segments: Sandvik Mining, Sandvik Machining Solutions, Sandvik Materials Technology, Sandvik Construction, and Sandvik Venture. It provides tools for metal cutting in cemented carbide and high speed steel as well as components in cemented carbide equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries and products in ceramic resistance materials and process systems. The company was founded by Goran Fredrik Goransson in 1862 and is headquartered in Sandviken, Sweden.” “Sandvik History The Company was founded in…
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Key Stats Founded: 1988 Headquarters: Milpitas, California Employees: 11,000 Revenue (TTM): $7.78 billion Market Cap: $57 billion (Jan 2026) SanDisk Corp designs, manufactures, and sells flash memory storage products for consumers and enterprises worldwide. The company offers solid-state drives, memory cards, USB flash drives, and embedded storage solutions used in smartphones, cameras, gaming devices, and data centers. SanDisk operates from its headquarters in Milpitas, California, serving customers through retail channels, distributors, and direct sales to original equipment manufacturers. The company trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SNDK. As a pioneer in NAND flash technology, SanDisk holds thousands of patents…
San Miguel Corp. history, profile and corporate video San Miguel Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of beverage, food, and packaging products. It operates through the following segments: Beverages, Food, Packaging, Energy, Fuel and Oil, Infrastructure, and Telecommunications. The Beverages segment produces and sells both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Food segment includes production and sales of poultry and feeds, and livestock farming. It also involves in the processing, marketing and selling of basic meat, refrigerated, processed, and canned meat products, manufacturing and marketing of flour and flour-based products, dairy-based products, breadfill desserts, cooking oil, and coffee and coffee related products.…
SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. history, profile and corporate video SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture of digital display devices. The Company operates in two business segments: the display segment and the energy segment. Its display segment produces color cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and plasma display panels (PDPs) used for televisions and monitors. Its energy segment produces batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries, as well as solar cells. The Company distributes its products within domestic market and to overseas markets. The Company took over the solar cell business from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on…
Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. history, profile and corporate video Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of life insurance and financial products and services. Its products include juvenile, education and children’s annuity, savings, permanent-life and combination, variable life, health, critical illness, and annuity insurances. It also offers retirement pensions, funds, trusts, and loans. The company was founded on April 24, 1957 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.” “Samsung Life Insurance History March 2012 – Proclamation of Business Concept and VisionSamsung Life claimed its goal to reestablish the definition of life insurance and to become a global life partner…
Founded: January 13, 1969, in Suwon, South Korea 2024 Revenue: 300.9 trillion KRW (approximately $220 billion USD) Employees: 262,647 globally (2024) Market Cap: Approximately $350 billion USD (January 2026) Global Smartphone Market Share: 19.9% (2024) Samsung Electronics ranks as the world’s fourth-largest technology company by revenue. The South Korean multinational manufactures semiconductors, consumer electronics, and mobile communications devices from its headquarters in Suwon. The company operates through three main divisions: Device eXperience (DX) covering smartphones and consumer electronics, Device Solutions (DS) handling semiconductors and displays, and Harman for automotive electronics. Samsung holds the top position in global TV sales and…
Samsung C&T Corp. profile and corporate video Samsung C&T Corp. engages in the trading and construction business. Its operations are carried out through the Engineering and Construction, and Trading and Investment segments. The Engineering and Construction segment is divided into four divisions: Building, Civil, Power and Plant, and Housing. The Building Division provides construction projects such as the Petronas Tower and Burj Khalifa. The Civil division renders civil engineering services such as the construction of subways, roads, bridges, harbors, airports, and reclamation projects. The Power Plant division provides construction of power plants, energy storage, transportation, industrial, and environmental facilities. The Housing…
Key Stats Revenue (FY2025): $37.9 billion Market Cap: $250 billion (as of October 2025) Employees: 76,453 worldwide CRM Market Share: 21.7% (global leader) Customers: 150,000+ companies globally Salesforce operates as the world’s leading customer relationship management platform. The company provides cloud-based software solutions that help businesses manage sales, customer service, marketing, and analytics operations. Marc Benioff founded Salesforce in 1999 with the vision of delivering enterprise software through the internet. The company pioneered the software-as-a-service model that transformed how businesses purchase and use software. Salesforce headquarters sits in San Francisco, California. The company serves customers across every major industry, from…
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA profile and history video Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA is engaged in the production and distribution of construction materials. It operates through the following segments: Innovative Materials, Construction Products, Building Distribution, and Packaging. The Innovative Materials segment manufactures abrasives, ceramic materials, plastics, and flat glass. It also deals with glass processing services and solar energy solutions. The Construction Products segment provides solutions for acoustic and thermal insulation, exterior wall covering, roofing, interior and exterior fittings, and piping. The Building Distribution segment distributes building materials for professionals and general public. The Packaging segment specializes in the production of glass…
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited history, company profile (overview) and corporate video SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (formerly Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) is an automobile manufacturer headquartered in Anting, Shanghai, China. The company’s main businesses cover the R&D, production and sales of passenger and commercial vehicles, auto parts, auto-related services such as logistics, e-commerce, energy-saving and charging technology, and mobility services, auto-related finance, insurance and investment, overseas business and international trade, big data and artificial intelligence. It also promoting the commercialization of new energy vehicles (NVEs) and internet connected vehicles (ICVs), and focuses on intelligent technologies such as smart driving.…