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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.

Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited history, profile and corporate video Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited is an equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai, China. It specializes in energy equipment, industrial equipment and integration services. Its products include thermal generator sets (coal power, gas power), nuclear power units, wind power equipment, power T&D equipment, environmental protection equipment, automation equipment, elevators, rail transit and Industrial Internet, etc. HISTORY Shanghai Electric’s roots can be traced back to 1902 when Shanghai Dalong Machinery Works was established as Shanghai Electric’s first large-scale enterprise and a pioneer of Shanghai’s modern machine industry. …

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ENN Energy Holdings Limited history, profile and corporate video ENN Energy Holdings Limited, formerly known as XinAo Gas Holdings Limited, is a Chinese energy company headquartered in Langfang, China. It is a listed company owned by ENN Group, one of China’s largest private energy groups. ENN Group was founded by Wang Yusuo in 1993. It started in natural gas, and has expanded into solar energy, energy chemicals and real estate. In 2001, XinAo Gas Holdings Limited was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange In 2010, XinAo Gas Holdings Limited was renamed ENN Energy Holdings Limited.…

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Guosen Securities Company Limited (GSEC) history, profile and corporate video Guosen Securities Company Limited (GSEC) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It offers a wide range of financial services, including securities brokerage, investment banking, fixed income, asset management, research, institutional operations, capital intermediation, over-the-counter (OTC) market, private equity, and others. HISTORY Guosen Securities’s history date back to 1989, when it was originated from the Shenzhen International Trust and Investment Securities Business Division (SITIS Business Division). SITIS Business Division was one of the three earliest securities business divisions in China’s securities market. In 1994,…

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China Development Financial Holding Corp., Ltd. (CDF) history, profile and corporate video China Development Financial Holding Corp., Ltd. (CDF) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. China Development Corporation was established in 1959 as the first private development financial institution through the collective efforts of the Economic Stabilization Committee of the Executive Yuan, the World Bank, and private capital. In 1999, China Development Corporation was restructured as an industrial bank. Renowned for direct investment service, China Development Industrial Bank (CDIB) had continued its way to support local industry. In 2001, China Development Financial (CDF) was…

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St. James’s Place plc history, profile and corporate video    St. James’s Place plc is a multinational wealth management company headquartered in Cirencester, England, the United Kingdom. ST. JAMES’S PLACE HISTORY The St. James’s Place Group was established by Sir Mark Weinberg, Mike Wilson CBE and Lord Rothschild in 1991 under the name of the J. Rothschild Assurance Group. It started trading in 1992. In 1997, the J. Rothschild Assurance group achieved a reverse takeover of St. James’s Place Capital, securing a public listing on the London Stock Exchange. In 2000, Halifax Group plc acquired 60% of…

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China Aoyuan Group Limited history, profile and corporate video    China Aoyuan Group Limited is a real estate development company headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It was founded as Hong Kong Jinye Group by Guo Ziwen in 1996.    In 2007, China Aoyuan Property Group Limited (Aoyuan Group) was officially listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK).    In 2018, China Aoyuan Property Group Limited changed its name to China Aoyuan Group Limited. That year, Aoyuan and Henderson Land Group (“Henderson”) entered into a cooperation agreement for the nitrogen fertilizer plant urban redevelopment project…

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Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI) history, profile and corporate video Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI), also known as TTI Group, produces and markets power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, floor care, and cleaning products. It is headquartered in Hong Kong. The company’s products are used by professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure industries. TTI HISTORY Techtronic Industries (TTI) was founded in 1985 by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof Roy Chi Ping Chung GBS BBS JP. In 1990, TTI was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong…

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Chubb Limited Key Stats 2024 Revenue: $55.9 billion (up 12% from 2023) 2024 Net Income: $9.27 billion (company record) Market Capitalization: $116 billion (December 2025) Global Workforce: 43,000+ employees Operations: 54 countries and territories worldwide Chubb Limited is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company serves multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals across six continents. The company provides commercial and personal property insurance, accident and health coverage, reinsurance, and life insurance products. Chubb operates through independent agents, brokers, and direct channels. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker CB,…

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Kyūshū Electric Power Company, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Kyūshū Electric Power Company, Incorporated (九州電力株式会社, Kyūshū Denryoku Kabushiki Gaisha) is an energy company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. Kyushu Electric Power Company was established in 1951. OPERATIONS The company operates through the followings business segments: Power Generation business, Retail Business (electricity and gas sales) and Other Businesses. Power Generation business The Power Generation business segment consists of nuclear power, renewable energy and thermal power generation. Retail Business (electricity and gas sales) The Retail Business segment provides electricity and gas to individual and corporate customers. Other…

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CP All Plc. history, profile and corporate video CP All Plc. was established in 1988 by the Charoen Pokphan Group, a Thai conglomerate and one of Thailand’s largest private companies that also owns controlling stakes in Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), one of the world’s largest producers of feed, shrimp, poultry, and pork. CP All is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the sole operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand, which has been granted exclusive rights from 7-Eleven, Inc. to conduct business under an area license agreement. In 1989, the first 7-Eleven outlet in Thailand was opened…

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