Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. is a technical professional services company, which provides technical, professional, and construction services including, engineering, design, and architectural services; construction and construction management services; operations and maintenance services; and process, scientific, and systems consulting services. The company provides services through offices and subsidiaries located primarily in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, Africa, and Asia. Jacobs Engineering Group was founded by Joseph J. Jacobs in 1947 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.” “Jacobs Engineering History Our past fuels our future. Since our company’s founding…
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Jabil Circuit, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Jabil Circuit, Inc. provides worldwide electronic manufacturing services and solutions. The company provides electronics design, production, product management and repair services to companies in the aerospace, automotive, computing, consumer, defense, industrial, instrumentation, medical, networking, peripherals, storage & telecommunications industries. It operates its business through three segments: Diversified Manufacturing Services, Enterprise & Infrastructure and High Velocity Systems. The Diversified Manufacturing Services segment is comprised of dedicated resources to manage higher complexity global products in regulated and other industries and introduce materials and process technologies including design and aftermarket services to global customers. The Enterprise &…
Key Stats J Sainsbury generated revenue of £32.81 billion in fiscal year 2024/25 Market capitalization stands at approximately £7.51 billion as of October 2025 Company employs 141,517 people across UK operations as of March 2025 J Sainsbury holds 14.8% market share in UK grocery sector as of November 2024 Operates over 600 supermarkets and 800 convenience stores throughout United Kingdom J Sainsbury operates as Britain’s second-largest supermarket chain and one of the oldest retailers in the country. The company runs grocery stores, convenience outlets, and general merchandise operations across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1869, J Sainsbury has grown from…
Hyundai Wia Corp. history, profile and corporate video Hyundai Wia Corp. engages in the production and sale of automotive parts. It operates through the following business areas: Machinery, Automotive Parts, Defense, Industrial Machinery, Satellite, and Global Business. The Machinery business provides machine tools, factory automation equipments, and industrial robots. The Automotive Parts business manufactures automotive module, engine, and parts. The Defense business offers firearms and aircraft parts. The Industrial Machinery business produces plants and press. The Satellite business provides space image information production services. The Global business offers machinery, automotive parts, automotive engine, components and materials, and molding businesses. The company was…
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. history, profile and corporate video Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of steel ships. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Shipbuilding, Offshore and Engineering, Industrial Plant and Engineering, Engine and Machinery, Electro Electric Systems, Green Energy, and Construction Equipment. The Shipbuilding division’s main products involve VLCCs, tankers, product carriers, chemical tankers, containerships, bulk carriers, OBO carriers, ro-pax ships, ro-ro ships, pure car carriers, LNG carriers, LPG carriers, submarines, destroyers, and frigates. The Offshore and Engineering division has floating units, mixed platforms, pipelines and subsea facilities, and offshore installations. Its…
Hyundai GLOVIS Co., Ltd. profile and corporate video Hyundai GLOVIS Co., Ltd. engages in freight transport brokerage, agency and other supporting transport services. It operates through the following business areas: Logistics, Shipping, and Complete Knock down (CKD), Used Car, and New Growth. The Logistics business provides international, domestics and military logistics, and logistics consulting services. The Shipping business offers overseas shipment for finished vehicles and bulk export and import. The CKD business provides CKD distribution and packing. The Used Car business offers auction house and wholesale. The New Growth business offers distribution of recycled resources for automobiles, resource development and distribution, and…
ManpowerGroup, Inc. history, profile and history video ManpowerGroup, Inc. offers a complete range of workforce solutions and services. It operates through five segments: Americas, South Europe, Northern Europe, Asia Pacific Middle East and Right Management. The Americas segment offers central support services to its branches and franchises. It provides client invoicing and payroll processing of its contingent workers for all branch offices and some of its franchise offices through administrative centers managed by its Milwaukee headquarters. The Southern Europe segment provides of permanent, temporary and contract recruitment, assessment and selection, training and outsourcing services throughout Europe. The Northern Europe segment provides a…
Makita Corp. history, profile and history video Makita Corp. engages in production and sale of electric power tools, stationary woodworking machines, air tools, garden tools, and household tools. Its product category includes Cordless, Drilling, Impact Drilling, Cutting(New Material), Cutting(Metal), Grinding, Sawing, Planing, Pneumatic Tolls, Outdoor Power Equipment, Dust Extraction, and Others. The company was founded on March 21, 1915 and is headquartered in Anjo, Japan.” “Makita History In 1958, Makita Corporation, which was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company, became the first company in Japan to manufacture and sell electric planers. Over the half century since, Makita has worked…
Key Stats Mahindra & Mahindra operates in over 100 countries with more than 260,000 employees as of 2025. The company holds the position as the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume with annual production exceeding 200,000 units. Market capitalization stands at approximately INR 4.18 trillion as of November 2025, representing a 31% increase year-over-year. Trailing twelve month revenue reached INR 1.78 trillion in 2025, showing a growth of 20.62% compared to the previous year. The automotive manufacturer leads India’s SUV segment with a 19.1% market share and sold 551,487 passenger vehicles in fiscal year 2025. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd stands…
Magna International, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Magna International, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks in its three geographic segments, including North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. Its capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body and chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems, as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly. Magna International was founded by Frank Stronach in 1957…