GKN Plc history, profile and corporate video GKN Plc manufactures automotive drive line systems and engineered products. It operates in four divisions GKN Driveline, GKN Powder Metallurgy, GKN Aerospace and GKN Land Systems. The GKN Driveline division develops, builds and supplies a range of automotive driveline products and systems – for use in the most sophisticated premium vehicles. The GKN Powder Metallurgy division comprises of Hoeganaes and GKN Sinter Metals. The Hoeganaes is a metal powder manufacturer and produces the metal powder that GKN Sinter Metals and others use to manufacture precision automotive components for engines, transmissions, and body and chassis applications.…
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Genuine Parts Co. history, profile and history video Genuine Parts Co. is engaged in the distribution of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials. It distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico through its Motion Industries subsidiary. It operates through four segments: Automotive, Industrial, Office Products, and Electrical/Electronic Materials. The Automotive segment distributes replacement parts, other than body parts for substantially all makes and models of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles. The Industrial segment distributes a wide variety of industrial…
Genting Bhd. profile and corporate video Genting Bhd. operates as an investment holding business and management of the Genting Group. It operates through the following business segments: Leisure and Hospitality, Power, Plantation, Oil and Gas, and Property. The Leisure and Hospitality segment consists of the hotel, gaming and entertainment businesses, tours and travel related services, and other support services. The Power segment is involved in the generation and supply of electric power. The Plantation segment is involved in oil palm plantations, palm oil milling and related activities. The Oil and Gas segment is involved in oil and gas exploration, development, production…
Key Stats General Motors reported revenue of $48.59 billion for Q3 2025, beating analyst expectations. The automaker achieved adjusted earnings per share of $2.80 in Q3 2025, surpassing the expected $2.31. General Motors holds a market capitalization of approximately $64.08 billion as of October 2025. The company sold 710,347 vehicles in Q3 2025, representing an 8 percent year-over-year increase. GM delivered 66,501 electric vehicles in Q3 2025, setting another quarterly EV sales record. General Motors Company stands as one of the largest automotive manufacturers globally, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, and markets vehicles across four primary brands:…
Gemalto NV history, profile and corporate video Gemalto NV is engaged in the provision of software development solutions for digital security. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Communication, Machine-to-Machine, Secure Transactions, Security, and Patents. The Mobile Communications segment provides secure operating systems and applications embedded in a wide range of Subscriber Identity Module and Universal Integrated Circuit cards, client-server software to remotely manage mobile devices, and services including roaming optimization, mobile money, mobile payment, mobile marketing, and personal data management. The Machine-to-Machine (M2M) segment offers products and services which includes M2M modules and Machine Identification Modules (MIM), plus MIM personalization and…
Geberit AG history, profile and corporate video Geberit AG supplies sanitary plumbing systems. It develops, produces and distributes sanitary products and systems for the residential and industrial construction industry. Geberit products include sanitary and piping systems. Sanitary system products include installation systems, cisterns and mechanisms, faucets and flushing systems, waste fittings and traps, and shower toilets. Piping system includes building drainage and supply systems. The company was founded by Gebert Caspar Melchior Labert in 1874 and is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.” “Geberit History First years In 1874, Caspar Melchior Gebert was granted to work as a plumber in Rapperswil, Switzerland. In 1905, he also started…
Key Stats Current market capitalization: $57.1 billion (October 2025) Annual revenue: €73.8 billion (2024) Total employees: Approximately 98,000 worldwide Renewable capacity: 67 GW of power generation across global operations Global presence: Operations in 48 countries worldwide ENGIE operates as one of the largest energy companies globally, providing electricity generation, natural gas supply, and comprehensive energy services. The company emerged from the 2008 merger between Gaz de France and Suez, creating a multinational utility with extensive infrastructure across Europe and beyond. The French government maintains significant ownership, holding approximately 35% of shares following the merger. ENGIE focuses on low-carbon energy solutions,…
Gazprom OAO stands as one of the world’s largest energy corporations, dominating natural gas production, transportation, and distribution across Russia and international markets. Founded in 1989 from the Soviet Ministry of Gas Industry, the company evolved from a state enterprise into a publicly traded corporation controlling vast energy infrastructure. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, Gazprom operates through multiple segments including gas production, transportation, distribution, storage, crude oil extraction, refining, and electric power generation. The corporation manages extensive pipeline networks delivering natural gas to domestic consumers and European markets. As Russia’s largest company and a strategic national asset, Gazprom OAO maintains monopolistic…
Key Stats Annual revenue of $87.93 billion in fiscal year 2025 Market capitalization of approximately $61.84 billion as of November 2025 Operates 660 freighter aircraft delivering to over 220 countries and territories Employs approximately 500,000 team members worldwide Founded on June 18, 1971 by Frederick Wallace Smith in Memphis, Tennessee FedEx Corporation started operations in 1973 with 14 small aircraft delivering 186 packages to 25 cities. The company pioneered the overnight express delivery industry through its hub-and-spoke model that revolutionized package distribution. Today, FedEx provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services through four main segments. These include express delivery, ground transportation,…
Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA history, profile and corporate video Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA provides infrastructure construction, project management, and concessionary services. It operates through the following segments: Environmental Services, Versia, Construction, Cement, Energy, and Corporate. The Environmental Services segment specializes in industrial waste treatment, waste-to-energy systems, and the integral water cycle. Versia provides logistics, aircraft and passenger ground handling, and traffic systems management. The Construction segment engages in the building and restoration of civil, industrial, and residential infrastructure. The Cement segment operates quarries and mineral deposits, and manufactures cement, lime, plaster, and concrete. The Energy segment designs, develops,…