Las Vegas Sands Corporation Key Stats Founded1989 HeadquartersParadise, Nevada Stock ExchangeNYSE: LVS Revenue (2024)$11.30 billion Employees~45,000 Las Vegas Sands Corporation is a developer and operator of integrated resort destinations, headquartered in Paradise, Nevada. The company was built by entrepreneur Sheldon G. Adelson over more than three decades and has grown from a single Las Vegas property into the world’s largest gaming and hospitality company by revenue, with a portfolio concentrated in Macao and Singapore following the 2022 sale of its US operations. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LVS. The company’s integrated resort model combines…
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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.
Midea Group Co. Ltd. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Midea Group is an electric appliances company headquartered in Beijiao town, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China. The company operates through the following business sectors: Smart Home, Electro-Mechanical, Building Technologies, Robotics & Automation, and Digital Innovation. HISTORY In 1968, Mr. He Xiangjian, the founder of Midea Group, led a group of 23 local residents of the town of Beijiao in Guangdong province in raising a total of 5,000 RMB, to establish a bottle lid production workshop. In 1980, the company began production of electric fans, marking its…
Key Stats Market capitalization stands at approximately 30.13 billion dollars as of November 2025. Annual revenue reached 4.21 billion dollars in the trailing twelve months ending September 2025. The company employs approximately 19,400 people worldwide as of March 2025. Microchip Technology trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MCHP. Headquarters located in Chandler, Arizona with manufacturing facilities across multiple continents. Microchip Technology stands as a leading semiconductor manufacturer specializing in microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer electronics. Founded through the spin-off of General Instrument’s microelectronics division in 1987, the…
Key Stats Founded: February 1998 in Chicago, Illinois 2024 Revenue: $14.36 billion (3.53% year-over-year growth) 2024 Employees: Approximately 47,000 globally Market Cap: Approximately $8 billion (January 2026) Stock Exchange: NASDAQ (ticker: LKQ) LKQ Corporation distributes alternative and specialty parts for vehicle repair and accessories across North America, Europe, and Taiwan. The company name comes from auto industry terminology meaning “like, kind, and quality,” a standard designation for used parts considered equivalent to new ones. LKQ operates through four business segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company supplies collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships,…
JSW Steel Ltd. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video JSW Steel Limited is a multinational steel producer headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates through the following business sectors: Steel, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement, Ventures, Paints and Realty. HISTORY JSW Steel was established in 1982 as Jindal Iron and Steel Company (JISCO). In 2005, JISCO and JVSL merged to form JSW Steel Limited. With more than 40,000 employees, JSW Steel Limited is considered one of India’s largest conglomerates. According to Forbes, it is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World. *Information from Forbes.com, Wikipedia.org,…
Illumina, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Illumina is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function. It is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States. The company develops a comprehensive line of products that address the scale of experimentation and breadth of functional analysis to advance disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests. Illumina is fueling advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, agriculture, microbiology, and other emerging segments. HISTORY Illumina was founded as a genomics pioneer…
Hyundai Hysco Co., Ltd. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Hyundai Hysco Co., Ltd. (현대하이스코 주식회사) was a steel company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company was operating a steel pipe facility in Korea, eleven overseas processing centers, and three overseas offices internationally. HISTORY Hyundai Hysco was established in 1975 as Kyung-il Industrial Co., Ltd. In 1980, the company was renamed Hyundai Pipe Co., Ltd. In 2001, the company was renamed Hyundai Hysco. In 2015, Hyundai Hysco was acquired by Hyundai Steel. With more than 350 employees, Hyundai Hysco Co., Ltd. was…
Key Stats Herbalife Nutrition operates in more than 90 countries worldwide with a global distributor network. The company generated revenue of $4.99 billion for the fiscal year 2024. Market capitalization stands at approximately $900 million as of 2025. Herbalife employs around 8,600 people across its operations globally. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HLF. Herbalife Nutrition is a global multi-level marketing company that provides weight management products, nutritional supplements, and personal care items. Founded in 1980, the company has grown into one of the leading nutrition brands worldwide. The Los Angeles-based organization distributes…
Harris Corporation history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Harris Corporation was an aerospace and defense technology company, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, United States. It operates through the following business sectors: Defense, Commercial and Civil. HISTORY Haris was established in 1895, as the Harris Automatic Press Company. In 1946, the company changed its name to Harris-Seybold Company. In 1955, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 1957, Harris merged with Intertype Corporation, and changed its name from Harris-Seybold Company to Harris Intertype. In 1974, the company changed its name from Harris-Intertype…
Hanwha Solutions Corporation history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Hanwha Solutions Corporation is a petrochemical and real estate development company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates through the following business sectors: Chemical Division, Q CELLS Division, Advanced Materials Division, Galleria Division, and Insight Division. HISTORY Hanwha was established in 1965 as Hanwha Chemical. It produced Korea’s first polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in 1966 and localized low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) production. In the 1980s, the company was the first to enter the Chlor-alkali (CA) field in Korea. In the 1990s, Hanwha Chemical…