Millicom International Cellular SA history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Millicom International Cellular is a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services headquartered in 2 Rue du Fort Bourbon, Luxembourg. It offers a wide range of fixed and mobile, communications services, cable, and satellite TV, mobile financial services, and local content. HISTORY Millicom was established in 1990 by Shelby Bryan, Jan Stenbeck, Telma Sosa, and Olvin Galdamez. In 2012, Millicom partnered with UNICEF for children’s rights. In 2016, Millicom partnered with Microsoft to provide cloud services to customers in Latin America. In 2019, Millicom was…
Author: Darius
Darius
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.
Mondi plc history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Mondi plc is a multinational packaging and paper company with headquarters in the United Kingdom and Vienna, Austria. HISTORY Mondi was founded in 1967 in South Africa by its former owner, Anglo American plc. In 2007, Mondi Group was demerged from its parent company Anglo American plc and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (Mondi Limited) and on the London Stock Exchange (Mondi plc). In 2011, Mondi Packaging South Africa was demerged. PRODUCTS Flexible packaging, bags and pouches;Release liners;Functional films;Corrugated solutions;Industrial bags;Barrier coatings;Specialty kraft paper;Sack kraft paper;Containerboard;Office and professional…
Southwest Airlines Co. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Southwest Airlines Co. is an airline company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. HISTORY Southwest Airlines was established in 1967 as Air Southwest Co. by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King. In 1971, Air Southwest Co. changed its name to Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest). In 1975, Southwest stock was listed on the American Stock Exchange. In 1977, Southwest stock was listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). OPERATING BASES Atlanta;Baltimore;Chicago–Midway;Dallas–Love;Denver;Houston–Hobby;Las Vegas;Los Angeles;Oakland;Orlando;Phoenix–Sky Harbor. With more than 65.000 employees, Southwest Airlines Co. is considered…
Ingram Micro, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Ingram Micro is a distributor of information technology products and services, headquartered in Irvine, California, United States. It operates through the following business sectors: Global Training, Cloud, Commerce & Lifecycle, Technology Solutions, and IoT. HISTORY Ingram Micro was established in 1979 as Micro D. In 1989, Ingram Industries acquired Micro D, Inc. and merged it with Ingram Computer (Buffalo) to form the privately held company, Ingram Micro D. In 1991, the “D” in the company name was dropped, and “Ingram Micro” was created. In 1996, Ingram…
Avaya history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Avaya is a multinational technology company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States. HISTORY Avaya was established in 2000, as a spin-off from Lucent Technologies. Before being part of Lucent, it had been part of AT&T. In 2007, Avaya was acquired by TPG Capital and Silver Lake Partners. In 2017, Avaya was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. PRODUCTS Avaya Experience Platform;Avaya UcaaS;Avaya Enterprise Cloud;Avaya CpaaS;Avaya Cloud Office;Avaya Spaces;Avaya Services. With more than 8,000 employees, Avaya is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World,…
Mashreq Bank PSC history, company profile (overview) profile and history video Mashreq Bank PSC is a privately owned bank headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. It offers accounts & deposits, cards, insurance, loans, money transfers, and other financial services and products. HISTORY Mashreq Bank was founded in 1967 as the Bank of Oman. In 1991, the Bank of Oman changed its name to Mashreq Bank. SUBSIDIARIES Mashreq Al Islami;Mashreq Securities;Mashreq Capital;Shorouq Commodities Trading;Oman Insurance;Mindscape;Makaseb;Injaz;Osool. With more than 4,000 employees, v is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World, according to Forbes. *Information from Forbes.com,…
UniCredit S.p.A. (UniCredit Group) history, company profile (overview) and corporate video UniCredit S.p.A. (UniCredit Group) is a pan-European commercial bank headquartered in Milan, Italy. It offers its services in Italy, Germany, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through two business sectors: Corporate Solutions (specialized lending, client risk management, transactions & payments) and Individual Solutions (brokerage & assets under custody, portfolio management, funds, protection, and life insurance). HISTORY UniCredit’s origins date back to 1870 when Banca di Genova was established. In 1895, the bank changed its name to Credito Italiano. In 1930, Credito Italiano merged…
Young’s Market Company (YMCo) history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Young’s Market Company is an alcoholic beverages distributor headquartered in Tustin, California, United States. It is a distributor of fine wine, spirits and select beverages in the western United States. HISTORY Young’s Market Company was founded in 1888 and is one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the United States. Initially, the company was engaged in the retail grocery trade and was one of the nation’s first chain markets, owning and operating 60 neighborhood stores in Southern California at its peak in 1937. In 1940,…
Wirtz Corporation history, company profile (overview) and history video Wirtz Corporation is a holding company, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It operates through the following business sectors: real estate, insurance, banking, sports, entertainment, and wholesale distribution. Wirtz was established as a real estate company by Arthur Wirtz in 1926. SUBSIDIARIES Chicago Blackhawks;First National Bank of South Miami;First Security Trust & Savings Bank;Ivanhoe Farms;Ivanhoe Nursery;Wirtz Corporation;Wirtz Realty. With more than 2,000 employees, Wirtz Corporation is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World, according to Forbes. *Information from Forbes.com, Wikipedia.org, and wirtzcorp.com. **Video published on YouTube by…
Key Stats Annual Revenue: $11.5 billion (2024) Employees: 34,000+ team members Store Count: 211 supermarkets across 5 states Headquarters: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Ownership: Privately held, family-owned since 1931 Giant Eagle Inc operates as one of the largest privately held supermarket chains in the United States. The company runs stores across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Maryland under the Giant Eagle, Market District, and Giant Eagle Express banners. Five Pittsburgh-area families founded Giant Eagle in 1931 during the Great Depression. The company grew from small neighborhood grocery stores into a regional powerhouse with pharmacies, fuel stations, and premium store formats.…