United Rentals, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video United Rentals, Inc. is an equipment rental company, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. HISTORY United Rentals was established in September 1997. In December 1997, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 1998, U.S. Rentals, Inc. was acquired. In 2012, United Rentals merged with RSC Holdings, Inc. PRODUCTS Aerial Work Platforms;Air Compressors & Air Tools;Compaction;Concrete & Masonry;Earthmoving Equipment;Forklifts;HVAC Equipment;Lawn & Landscape;Lighting Equipment;Material Handling;Other Equipment;Plumbing, Pipe & Conduit;Portable Restrooms;Power Generation Equipment;Pumps, Tanks & Filtration;Storage Containers & Mobile Offices;Surface Preparation;Tools – Power, Hand…
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Towers Watson & Co. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Towers Watson & Co. was a global professional services firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States. It provided risk management and human resource consulting. HISTORY Towers Watson & Co. was formed in 2010 when Towers Perrin merged with Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Towers Watson is the successor to R. Watson & Sons, formed in the UK in 1878. Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby was established in the U.S. in 1934, although one of its predecessor firms, the insurance broker Henry W. Brown & Co., was founded in 1871.…
Tosoh Corporation history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Tosoh Corporation (東ソー株式会社) is a chemical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It engages in the manufacturing and sale of basic chemicals, petrochemicals, specialty products, fine chemicals, and others. OPERATIONS Tosoh operates through the following business groups: Petrochemical Group, Chlor-Alkali Group, Specialty Group, Engineering Group and Ancillary. Petrochemical Group: Olefins and Polymers;Chlor-Alkali Group: Chlor-alkali, Cement, and Polyurethanes;Specialty Group: Advanced Materials, Bioscience, Organic Chemicals;Engineering Group: Water Treatment and Construction;Ancillary: Analytic Services, Information Technology, Logistics, and Personnel Management. HISTORY Tosoh was founded in 1935 as Toyo Soda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. In 1964,…
SVB Financial Group (SVB) history, company profile (overview) and history video SVB Financial Group (SVB) is a financial holding company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States. OPERATIONS SVB Financial Group provides diversified financial services through its core businesses: Silicon Valley Bank – Commercial Banking;SVB Private – Private Banking & Wealth Advisory;SVB Securities – Investment Banking;SVB Capital – Venture Capital Investing. HISTORY Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was founded in 1982 by Bill Biggerstaff and Robert Medearis. In 1986, SVB merged with National InterCity Bancorp. In 1988, it was listed on the Nasdaq. In 2002, SVB…
Key Stats Founded: March 18, 1865 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2024 Revenue: CAD $33.10 billion Employees: Approximately 31,700 (2024) Assets Under Management: CAD $1.5+ trillion (2024) Market Cap: Approximately USD $35 billion (January 2026) Sun Life Financial Inc. is a Canadian financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides insurance, investments, financial planning, asset management, and related services to individuals and corporate clients worldwide. Sun Life operates in multiple markets including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and across Asia. The company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SLF), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SLF),…
Stericycle, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Stericycle, Inc. is a provider of compliance-based solutions, such as medical waste, document destruction, and patient engagement. It is headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, United States. Through its family of brands (Stericycle, Shred-it and Stericycle Communication Solutions), the company serves customers in the United States and 16 other countries worldwide. HISTORY Stericycle was founded in 1989 by Dr. James Sharp. In 1996, the company was listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. In 2003, the company entered sharps waste management, acquiring Scherer Healthcare’s existing practice. In 2010, the…
Signet Jewelers Ltd. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Signet Jewelers Ltd. is a retailer of diamond jewelry, with brands in the US, UK, and Canada. It is headquartered in Akron, Ohio, United States. The company’s operations and supply chain relationships span Africa and India. HISTORY Signet Jewelers was established in 1949 as Ratners Group. In 1993, Ratner Group changed its name to Signet Group. In 2008, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and changed its name to Signet Jewelers Limited. BRANDS Kay Jewelers;Zales;Jared;Banter by Piercing Pagoda;Diamonds Direct;Blue Nile;JamesAllen.com;Rocksbox;Peoples;H.Samuel;Ernest Jones;Regional Brands: Belden…
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (Sega Sammy Holdings Group) is a mass media holding company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It operates through the following business sectors: Entertainment Contents Business (arcade game content, toys, and animation), Pachislot and Pachinko Machines, and Resort Business. HISTORY Sega Sammy’s origins date back to 1951 when Sega’s predecessor company was founded. In 1960, Nihon Goraku Bussan Co., Ltd. was incorporated. In 1964, it was implemented the absorption merger with Nihon Kikai Seizo Co., Ltd. In 1965, it was implemented the absorption merger…
McKinsey & Company history, company profile (overview) and corporate video McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting company headquartered in New York, United States. SOLUTIONS BY BUSINESS FUNCTION Sustainability – Catalyst Zero;Risk – C-Insights;Operations – Cleansheet;Strategy & Corporate Finance – Corporate Performance Analytics;Digital – Ignite;Marketing & Sales – Journey Analytics;Organization – OrgSolutions;Marketing & Sales – Periscope;Digital – Watchtower;Transformation – Wave. HISTORY McKinsey & Company’s history began in 1926 when James O. McKinsey, a University of Chicago professor and expert on management accounting, established his eponymous consulting firm. In 1952, the company served the incoming Eisenhower administration by…
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (formerly Realogy Holdings) is a real estate services company, headquartered in Madison, New Jersey, United States. Anywhere is the parent company of some of the world’s leading real estate brokerage brands and service businesses. HISTORY Anywhere Real Estate was established as Realogy Holdings in 2005. In 2012, Realogy was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 2022, Realogy Holdings Corp. changed its name to Anywhere Real Estate Inc. OPERATIONS Anywhere Real Estate operates through the following business sectors:…