Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co. Ltd. profile and history video Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co. Ltd. engages in the agro-industrial and food businesses. It operates through livestock and aquaculture business. The livestock business comprises swine, broilers, layers, and ducks. The aquaculture business consists of shrimp and fish. The company also produces livestock feed in the forms of concentrate, powder, and pellets. Its agricultural products include corn, soybean meal and broken rice. The company was founded on January 17, 1978 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.” *Information from Forbes.com **Video published on YouTube by “CPG Official Channel”
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Charles Schwab Corp. history, profile and corporate video The Charles Schwab Corp. provides securities brokerage, banking, and related financial services to individuals and institutional clients. It operates through two segments: Investor Services and Institutional Services. The Investor Services segment provides retail brokerage and banking services to individual investors. It offers research, analytic tools, performance reports, market analysis, and educational material to its clients. The Institutional Services segment provides custodial, trading, and support services to independent Investment Advisors. This segment also provides retirement plan services, specialty brokerage services and mutual fund clearing services and supports the availability of Schwab proprietary mutual funds and collective…
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. history, profile and corporate video C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is a service company, which provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies. It is a multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions, operates through a network of branch offices in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. C.H. Robinson Worldwide services include supply chain consulting and analysis, freight consolidation, core carrier program management and information reporting. The company’s other services include sourcing services, contract Warehousing and fee-based information services. The Sourcing services business is primarily the buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce. It…
Best Buy Co., Inc. stands as America’s leading multinational consumer electronics retailer, providing comprehensive product selections and related services across North America and international markets. Founded in 1966 as Sound of Music, a high-fidelity stereo store in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company transformed into a retail powerhouse through innovative business strategies and aggressive expansion. Headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, Best Buy operates through Domestic and International segments, offering consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment systems, appliances, and services under multiple brand names. The corporation’s portfolio includes Best Buy Mobile, Geek Squad, Magnolia Audio Video, and Pacific Sales, serving diverse customer needs.…
Berkshire Hathaway stands as one of the most successful conglomerates in corporate history, transforming from a failing textile mill into a trillion-dollar holding company. Under Warren Buffett’s leadership since 1965, the company has become synonymous with value investing and long-term wealth creation. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway operates through diverse subsidiaries spanning insurance, railroads, energy, manufacturing, and retail sectors. The company also maintains significant equity positions in major corporations including American Express, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. With a market capitalization exceeding one trillion dollars as of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway represents a unique business model that combines wholly-owned operating…
Key Stats Founded: 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri Peak Revenue: $5.76 billion (2021) Employees (Pre-Acquisition): 26,000+ globally Customers: 27,000+ healthcare providers in 35+ countries Acquired by Oracle: June 8, 2022 for $28.3 billion Cerner Corporation supplied healthcare information technology solutions to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations worldwide. The company designed and developed software on the unified Cerner Millennium architecture, a person-centric computing framework combining clinical, financial, and management information systems. Healthcare providers used Cerner solutions to access electronic health records at the point of care. The platform organized and delivered information to physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and administrative professionals.…
Centrica Plc history, profile and corporate video Centrica Plc is an integrated energy company operating in the UK and North America. The company operates through four business segments: British Gas, Centrica Energy, Centrica Storage and Direct Energy. The British Gas segment provides residential services, including gas and electricity supply, installation, repair and maintenance of domestic central heating, plumbing and drains, maintenance/breakdown service of gas and kitchen appliances; and also provides energy related services to business customers in the United Kingdom. The Centrica Energy segment operations include production, processing, trading and optimization of gas and oil, and the development of new fields…
Beiersdorf AG history, profile and history video Beiersdorf AG is engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of skin and personal care products. It operates through the Consumer and Tesa Business segment. The Consumer Business segment concentrates on the international skin and body care markets. The Tesa Business segment manufactures self-adhesive products and solutions for industry, craft businesses, and consumers. The company was founded by Paul C. Beiesdorf in 1882 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.” “Beiersdorf Founding History In 1880, Paul C. Beiersdorf from Brandenburg – the man who gave his name to the Company – moved to Hamburg and took over…
Becton Dickinson Key Stats Revenue of $20.2 billion in fiscal year 2024 Market capitalization of approximately $56 billion More than 70,000 employees worldwide Operations in over 50 countries across 5 continents Ranked #211 in the 2024 Fortune 500 list Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, is an American multinational medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. The company develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, instrument systems, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products. BD serves healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, and the pharmaceutical industry. The company operates through three primary segments: BD Medical, BD Life…
₹34,595 Cr Revenue (FY 2024) ₹35,092 Cr Market Cap (Dec 2025) 4,528 Branches Nationwide 30,770+ Employees 1911 Year Founded Central Bank of India stands as the first Indian commercial bank wholly owned and managed by Indians. Founded in 1911 in Mumbai, the bank played a crucial role in India’s Swadeshi movement and continues to serve millions of customers across the country. The bank operates through 4,528 branches across 27 states and 3 union territories. Central Bank of India covers 574 district headquarters, making it a true all-India bank with presence in both rural and urban areas. Despite its name, Central…