Orkla ASA history, profile and corporate video Orkla ASA provides branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the grocery and out-of-home sectors. It also provides aluminum solutions and is engaged in financial investment sectors. The company operates its business through two segments: Branded Consumer Goods and Other Businesses. The Branded Consumer Goods segment consists of five sub segments: Orkla Foods, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, OrklaHome & Personal, Orkla International and Orkla Food Ingredients. The Orkla Foods segment comprises food businesses in the Nordic region and the Baltics. The Orkla Confectionery & Snacks segment comprises branded goods businesses which serve the Nordic…
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Norfolk Southern Corp. history, profile and history video Norfolk Southern Corp. transports coal and industrial products. It engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods. The company also transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. It operates an intermodal network through its subsidiary, Norfolk Southern Railway Co., which operates as a container port in the Eastern United States and provides connections to other rail carriers. The company was founded on July 23, 1980 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.” “Norfolk Southern History Norfolk Southern’s predecessor railroads date to the early 19th century. The three main…
Nordstrom, Inc. history, profile and history video Nordstrom, Inc. retails apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories. The company owns and operates stores for shoes, accessories for men, women and children. It operates through two reportable segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment includes ‘Nordstrom’ full-line stores, off-price ‘Nordstrom Rack’ stores, jeffrey boutiques and a clearance store that operates under the name ‘Last Chance’. It also offers brand name and private label merchandise focused on apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories. The Credit segment includes the company’s wholly owned federal savings bank, Nordstrom fsb, through which it provides a private label credit card, Nordstrom VISA…
Nokian Renkaat Oyj history, profile and history video Nokian Renkaat Oyj is a Finland-based company active in the tire manufacturing industry. The Company diversifies its activities into four main business segments: Passenger Car Tires; Heavy Tires; Vianor, and other operations. The Passenger Car Tires business segment comprises the development and production of summer and winter tires for cars and vans. The Heavy Tires business segment comprises tires for forestry machinery, special tires and agricultural machinery, tractors and industrial machinery. The Vianor business segment sells car, van and truck tires under the Nokian brand, as well as other tire brands, and other automotive…
Nokia Oyj history, profile and history video Nokia Oyj is a global mobile communications company, which engages in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile communications products. The company operates through three segments: Devices & Services, HERE, and Nokia Siemens Networks. The Devices & Services segment includes Smart Devices and Mobile Phones. The Smart Devices division focuses on advanced products, including Lumia smartphones. The Mobile Phones division focuses on affordable products, including Asha full touch smartphones. The HERE segment develops location-based products and services for a broad range of devices and operating systems, including its Lumia smartphones and local commerce. The Nokia…
Noble Energy, Inc. history, profile and history video Noble Energy, Inc. is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Its core operations are based in the U.S. primarily in the DJ Basin, in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Marcellus Shale, offshore Eastern Mediterranean, and offshore West Africa. The company was founded by Llyod Noble in 1932 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.” “Noble Energy our value Founded by Lloyd Noble in 1932, Noble Energy has 80 years of success in the energy industry. As one of the first independent producers to explore in the Gulf of Mexico, the company helped…
NMDC Ltd. profile and corporate video NMDC Ltd. engages in the exploration of a range of minerals including iron ore, copper, rock phosphate, lime stone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite, diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite and beach sands. It operates through two segments: Iron Ore and Other Minerals & Services. The company operates through three divisions: Investigation, Resource Planning and Engineering. The Investigation division explores for minerals and offers services in the areas of upgradation of technology, including computer application to ensure greater reliability, obtain sound and convenient data base for planning, development and operation of mines. The Resource Planning division develops various mining…
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. profile and history video . Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive products and marine equipment. It operates through Automobile and Sales Finance segments. The Automobile segment provides vehicles, forklift, marine equipment, and related parts. The Sales Finance segment handles sales finance and leasing business to support the sales activity of automobile business. The company was founded on December 26, 1963 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.” “First half of the history of Nissan Only foreign cars from Ford and GM (General Motors) were seen on Japan’s roads in the Meiji and…
Nintendo Co., Ltd. stands as one of the most recognizable names in the global entertainment industry, transforming from a humble playing card manufacturer into a video game powerhouse. Founded in Kyoto, Japan, the company has consistently pioneered innovative gaming experiences that have shaped the industry for over a century. The organization develops, manufactures, and distributes home entertainment products across geographical segments including Japan, the Americas, Europe, and other international markets. Nintendo’s iconic gaming consoles and franchises have captivated generations of players worldwide, establishing the company as a cultural phenomenon. Through strategic innovation and creative game design, Nintendo has weathered industry…
Key Stats Founded on July 25, 1917 by Koyata Iwasaki in Tokyo, Japan Operates through four segments: Precision Equipment, Imaging Products, Instruments, and Other Renamed from Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō to Nikon Corporation in 1988 First Nikon-branded camera released in 1948 as the Nikon I Introduced the successful Nikon F single-lens reflex camera in 1959 Nikon Corp. is a leading manufacturer and seller of optical instruments with operations spanning imaging products, precision equipment, and scientific instruments. The company serves professional and consumer markets through its comprehensive portfolio of cameras, lenses, microscopes, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Established in 1917 through the merger…