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Mercedes-Benz Group AG history, profile and history video  The Mercedes-Benz Group AG, previously known as Daimler-Benz (1926–1998), DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007) and Daimler AG (2007–2022), is an automotive company, which engages in the manufacturing of premium cars and commercial vehicles. The company operates its business through five segments: Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services. The Mercedes-Benz Cars segment sells passenger cars and off-road vehicles under the Mercedes-Benz brand and small cars under the smart brand. The Daimler Trucks distributes its trucks under the brand names Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, FUSO, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses and BharatBenz. The…

Daikin Industries, Ltd. history, profile and corporate video  Daikin Industries, Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of air conditioning systems. It operates through the following segments: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment, Chemicals, and Other. The Air Conditioning segment produces and merchandises air conditioning and refrigeration products, which include commercial, industrial, and residential air conditioning systems; industrial refrigeration equipment; and electronic systems. The Chemicals segment offers fluorochemicals, chemical agents, and fine and specialty chemicals. The Other segment includes oil hydraulic, defense, and electronics business. The company was founded by Akira Yamada on October 25, 1924 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.” “Daikin…

Key Stats Annual revenue reached $275.2 billion in fiscal year 2025, reflecting 8.17% year-over-year growth Market capitalization stands at approximately $405 billion as of December 2025 Costco operates over 890 warehouse locations in 15 countries worldwide Membership base exceeds 137 million cardholders with a 90% renewal rate The company ranks as the third-largest retailer globally and 11th on the Fortune 500 Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses that offer members low prices on a limited selection of nationally branded and private-label products. The company runs warehouses across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and several other countries. Costco…

Cosan Limited history, profile and corporate video  Cosan Limited is a Brazil-based holding company primarily engaged in the distribution and commercialization of fuels. Through its subsidiary Cosan SA Industria e Comercio, the Company is active in five segments. In the Raizen Fuels segment, the Company is involved in the distribution and marketing of fuel through a network of franchised gasoline stations under brand names Shell and Esso. In the Raizen Energy segment, it is active in the production and sale of various products derived from sugarcane, including very high polarity sugar (VHP sugar) and ethanol, as well as in the energy cogeneration…

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. history, profile and corporate video  Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Daiichi Sankyo Group and Ranbaxy Group segments. The Daiichi Sankyo Group segment comprises of Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The Ranbaxy Group segment includes its core company, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. Both group segments deal with business activities in prescription drugs and general pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on September 28, 2005 and is head headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.” “Daiichi Sankyo History Daiichi Sankyo was established in 2005 through the merger of Sankyo Company,…

Corning Incorporated history, profile and corporate video  Corning Incorporated is a global, technology-based corporation. The Company operates in five segments: Display Technologies, Telecommunications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials and Life Sciences. During the year ended December 31, 2011, The Company launched Corning Lotus Glass, an environmentally friendly, display glass developed to enable technologies, including organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and next generation liquid crystal displays (LCD). Corning Lotus Glass helps support the demanding manufacturing processes of both OLED and liquid crystal displays for portable devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and notebook computers. In March 2011, the Company acquired all outstanding shares from…

Bâloise-Holding AG history, profile and corporate video  Bâloise-Holding AG provides insurance, pension solutions and financial services. It also engages in asset management and investment in properties and companies and its operations are carried out through the following areas, including Nonlife, Life, Banking and Other activities. The company was founded on May 2, 1863 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.” “Bâloise Group history Safety is our principle: on 2 May 2013, Baloise celebrated its 150th anniversary. In 1863, “Basler Versicherungs-Gesellschaft gegen Feuerschaden” (Basler Insurance Company against Fire Damage) is founded. Today, Baloise Group operates in eight countries under the umbrella of Bâloise Holding…

Continental AG is a German automotive technology company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tires. Founded on October 8, 1871, in Hanover, the company began making soft rubber products and carriage tires and spent over a century growing into a global auto supplier through manufacturing expansion, strategic acquisitions, and repeated reinvention. Today it operates across tires, automotive electronics, brake systems, and industrial rubber applications. Continental reported €39.7 billion in consolidated sales in 2024 and employed approximately 200,000 people across 58 countries. It trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (DAX: CON) and is a constituent of the German DAX…

BYD Co. Ltd. history, profile and history video  BYD Co. Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture and sale of rechargeable batteries. The company also manufactures and sells automobiles and related products, handset components, LCD and other electronic products. It operates its business through four segments: Rechargeable Battery & Other Products, Mobile Handset Components & Assembly Service, Automobiles & Related Products, and Other.The Rechargeable Battery & Other Products segment manufactures and sells lithium-ion and nickel batteries principally for mobile phones, electric tool, and other portable electronic instruments and new energy products. The Mobile Handset Components & Assembly Service segment engages…

Burberry Group Plc history, profile and history video  Burberry Group Plc is a holding company. It designs and sources luxury apparel and accessories. The company sells its apparel products through a diversified network of retail, wholesale and licensing channels worldwide. It operates through two business channels: Retail/Wholesale and Licensing. The Retail/Wholesale business channel sells luxury goods through Burberry mainline stores, concessions, outlets and digital commerce, as well as Burberry franchisees, prestige department stores globally and multi-brand specialty accounts. The Licensing business channel offers global licenses of fragrances, eyewear, timepieces and European children’s wear. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered…