Author: Darius

I've spent over a decade researching and documenting the stories behind the world's most influential companies. What started as a personal fascination with how businesses evolve from small startups to global giants turned into CompaniesHistory.com—a platform dedicated to making corporate history accessible to everyone.

Key Stats Founded: January 8, 1988 in Tarrytown, New York 2024 Revenue: $14.20 billion (8.27% year-over-year growth) 2024 Employees: 15,100+ colleagues worldwide Market Cap: Approximately $80 billion (February 2026) FDA-Approved Medicines: 14 (including 4 blockbuster drugs) Regeneron Pharmaceuticals ranks among the largest biotechnology companies in the world. The company discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for serious diseases. Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Regeneron focuses on treatments for eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory conditions, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and rare genetic disorders. The company operates through proprietary technologies including VelociSuite, which produces optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies.…

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc history, profile and corporate video  Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc manufactures and markets branded products in the health, hygiene and home sectors. It sells a comprehensive range of products through over 60 operating companies into nearly 200 countries. The company’s brands include air fresheners, household cleaners, laundry products, furniture polishes and dishwashing detergents. It also makes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals such as analgesics, antiseptics, flu remedies, and gastrointestinal medications and offers products for hair removal, denture cleaning and pest control. The company’s business is structured through a matrix of three geographical segments: Europe and North America (ENA); Latin America, North Asia,…

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Raytheon Co. history, profile and corporate video Raytheon Co. develops and manufactures engineering technology for government and commercial use in the areas of defense, government electronics and information technology. It provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing, effects, and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a wide range of mission support services. The company operates its business through six segments: Integrated Defense Systems, Intelligence & Information Systems, Missile Systems, Network Centric Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Technical Services. The Integrated Defense Systems segment provides an integrated air and missile defense,…

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Randstad Holding NV history, profile and corporate video  Randstad Holding NV provides staffing, recruitment and human resources consulting services. The company’s main activities include temporary staffing, in-house services, HR solutions, the provision of temporary and seconded professionals and search and selection. It operates through the following divisions: Staffing, Professionals, Search & Selection, HR Solutions, and In-House Services. The Staffing division offers temporary staffing, permanent placement and specialties. The Professional division recruits middle and senior management positions. The Search & Selection division specializes in the recruitment of middle and senior managers for permanent positions within client organizations. The HR Solutions division offers…

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Ralph Lauren Corp. history, profile and history video  Ralph Lauren Corp. engages in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. The company’s brand names, which include Polo by Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black Label, Blue Label, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, RRL, RLX, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, Chaps and Club Monaco. It operates in three business segments: Wholesale, Retail and Licensing. The company was founded by Ralph Lauren in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.” “Ralph Lauren History What began 40 years ago…

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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in New York in 1967 as Metropolitan Pathology Laboratory, the company spun off from Corning in 1996 and has grown through acquisitions into a Fortune 500 healthcare diagnostics provider. It runs a nationwide network of laboratories and patient service centers, offering tests that cover routine bloodwork, cancer screening, gene-based diagnostics, and drug testing. Quest employs approximately 50,500 people and generated $9.87 billion in revenue in 2024. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DGX and is headquartered in Secaucus,…

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Quanta Computer Inc. profile and corporate video Quanta Computer Inc. manufactures and sells notebook computers and other personal computer-related products. It provides enterprise network systems, home entertainemnt, mobile communication, automotive electronics, and digital home products. Its products include laptop computers, smart phones, servers, digital television sets, car electronics, and wireless devices. The company was founded by Pak Lee Lam and Tzu Chen Liang on May 9, 1988 and is headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan.” “Quanta Computer Profile Established in 1988, Quanta Computer is the largest notebook computer ODM company in the world. With leading technology and strong R&D capability, Quanta has become a leader…

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NYSE Euronext profile and history video  NYSE Euronext is a global operator of financial markets and provider of trading solutions. The Company offers an array of products and services in cash equities, futures, options, swaps, exchange-traded products, bonds, clearing operations, market data, commercial technology solutions and carbon trading, all designed to meet the evolving needs of investors, issuers, financial institutions and market participants. NYSE Euronext consists of three business segments: Derivatives, Cash Trading and Listings, and Information Services and Technology Solutions. On September 1, 2011, NYSE Euronext completed the acquisition of Metabit, a Tokyo-based provider of market access products with a trading…

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NTPC Ltd. history, profile and history video  NTPC Ltd. engages in the generation and sale of bulk power utilities. It is a diversified power major with presence in the entire value chain of the power generation business. Its business includes providing consultancy, project management and supervision, oil and gas exploration and coal mining. The company generates power from coal, gas and liquid fuel. It undertakes consultancy and turnkey project contracts that comprise engineering, project management, construction management, and operation and maintenance of power plants. The company was founded on November 7, 1975 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.” “NTPC History 1975 to…

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NSK Ltd. history, profile and corporate video  NSK Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of bearings, automotive products, precision machinery and parts, and mechatronic products. It operates through the following segments: Industrial Machinery, Automotive, and Other. The Industrial Machinery segment produces and sells industrial machinery bearings, ball screws, and linear guides. The Automotive segment manufactures and sells bearings for car and automotive component manufacturers, steering columns, and automatic transmission components. The Other segment includes steel ball manufacturing and sales, machinery production, and systemized products such as photo-fabrication exposure equipment for liquid crystal panels. The company was founded on November 8, 1916…

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