Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. history, profile and history video Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. provides flight services, air cargo services, airline catering, aircraft handling, and engineering services. The company operates its business through two segments: Airline Business and Non-Airline Business. The Airline Business segment comprises passenger and cargo operations. The Non-Airline Business segment engages in the catering, ground handling, and aircraft ramp handling services. The company was founded by Roy C. Farrell and Sydney H. de Kantzow on September 24, 1946, and is headquartered in Hong Kong.” “Cathay Pacific Airways History Those Were the Days American Roy C Farrell and Australian Sydney H…
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Caterpillar, Inc. profile and history video Caterpillar, Inc. is engaged in the manufacturing of construction & mining equipment, diesel & natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company provides technology for construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, logistics, electronics, financing and electric power generation. Caterpillar operates in four segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power Systems and Financial Products. The Construction Industries segment supports customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. It product portfolio includes backhoe loaders, small wheel loaders, small track-type tractors, skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, etc. The Resource Industries…
BASF SE history, profile and corporate video BASF SE is engaged in the chemical industry. It operates through the following segments: Chemicals, Plastics, Performance Products, Functional Solutions, Agricultural Solutions, and Oil and Gas. The Chemicals segment comprises chemicals and intermediates including solvents, plasticizers, glues and electronic chemicals, materials for detergents, plastics, textile, fibers, paints and coatings, crop protection products, and pharmaceuticals. The Plastics segment offers engineering plastics for the automotive and electrical industries, household appliances, and sports and leisure products. The Performance Products segment includes vitamins and food additives, and ingredients for pharmaceuticals, hygiene, home, and personal care items. The Functional…
Key Stats Founded: May 2, 1983 in Toronto, Canada Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada CEO: Mark Hill (Interim, since September 2025) Employees: Approximately 22,000 worldwide Stock Tickers: NYSE: GOLD | TSX: ABX Barrick Gold Corp operates as one of the largest gold mining companies globally, with operations spanning 18 countries across five continents. The company produces gold from six Tier One mines and generates significant copper output from operations in Zambia and Saudi Arabia. The Toronto-based miner operates through segments including Nevada Gold Mines, a joint venture with Newmont Corporation. Barrick also develops major projects including the Reko Diq copper-gold deposit…
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY Mellon) profile and history video The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY Mellon) is a bank holding company, which engages in global financial services. It provides financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management and investment services through a worldwide client-focused team. The company operates through three segments: Investment Management, Investment Services, and Other. The Investment Management segment includes the former asset management and wealth management businesses. The Investment Services segment includes the former asset servicing, issuer services and clearing services businesses, as well as the cash management business…
Carlsberg A/S history, profile and history video Carlsberg A/S engages in the production and marketing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It also engages in the development and selling of real estate projects, and the operation of the Carlsberg research center. The company operates through the following segments: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Carlsberg was founded by Jacob Christian Jacobsen on November 10, 1847, and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.” “Carlsberg History The company was founded by J. C. Jacobsen; the first brew was finished on 10 November 1847. Export of Carlsberg beer began in 1868; foreign brewing began in 1968 with the…
CareFusion Corp. history, profile and corporate video CareFusion Corp. is a medical technology company. It offers product lines in the areas of medication management, infection prevention, operating room effectiveness, respiratory care, and surveillance and analytics. The company develops technologies that include Alaris intravenous infusion systems; Pyxis automated medication dispensing and supply management systems; AVEA, Vela and LTV series respiratory ventilators; ChloraPrep skin prep products; MaxGuard, MaxPlus and SmartSite needle-free IV infusion disposable sets and accessories; V. Mueller and Snowden-Pencer open surgical and laparoscopic instrumentation; AirLife nebulizers, ventilator circuits and other disposables used for providing respiratory therapy; Jaeger and SensorMedics cardiopulmonary diagnostic…
Bank of Greece SA history, profile and history video Bank of Greece SA engages in the business of financial and banking services, which is also the central bank of the country. Its main activities include Eurosystem-Related Tasks and Other Tasks of the bank. The Eurosystem-Related Tasks involves monetary policy formulation, foreign exchange and reserve assets’ management, payment and settlement systems, financial stability monitoring, statistical data collection, and banknotes and coins issuance. The Other Tasks of the bank includes supervision of credit institutions and financial sectors, payment and securities settlement system, reserve assets, treasurer and fiscal agent of the government, and research…
Cardinal Health, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Cardinal Health, Inc. is a healthcare services company providing pharmaceutical and medical products and services that help pharmacies, hospitals, surgery centers, physician offices and other healthcare providers focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. The company operates its business through two segments: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products through its pharmaceutical distribution business to retailers, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. It also operates nuclear pharmacies and cyclotron facilities that manufacture, prepare and deliver radiopharmaceuticals for use in nuclear imaging…
Bank of East Asia Ltd. profile and corporate video Bank of East Asia Ltd. engages in the provision of banking and related financial services, and business, corporate and investor services. The company operates its business through the following segments: Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth Management, Financial Institutions, Treasury Markets, China Operations, Other Hong Kong Banking Operations, Overseas Operations, Corporate Services, and Other Businesses. The Personal Banking segment includes branch operations, personal internet banking, consumer finance, and property loans and credit card business. The Corporate Banking segment includes corporate lending and loan syndication, asset-based lending, commercial lending, and securities lending. The…