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Cummins Inc. Corporate Office

Cummins Inc. was founded in 1919 by Clessie Cummins as the Cummins Engine Company.

The new company was focused on developing the diesel engine, which had been invented 20 years earlier.

In 1933 the Model H engines was introduced, and was used in small railroad switchers.

Today Cummins Inc. designs, manufactures,  and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. The company also services engines and other related equipment, including fuel systems, filtration, emission controls, and electrical power generation systems.

The company’s engines are either diesel or natural gas-powered and are for the heavy and mid-duty truck, RV, automotive, and industrial markets as well as construction, mining, rail, and marine.

Cummins Inc. trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CMI, is a member of the S&P 500, is #218 in the Fortune 500, has more than 50,000 employees, and had $19.8 billion in revenue in 2020.

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc. was founded in 1919 by Clessie Cummins as the Cummins Engine Company.

The new company was focused on developing the diesel engine, which had been invented 20 years earlier.

In 1933 the Model H engines was introduced, and was used in small railroad switchers.

History

Today Cummins Inc. designs, manufactures,  and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. The company also services engines and other related equipment, including fuel systems, filtration, emission controls, and electrical power generation systems.

The company’s engines are either diesel or natural gas-powered and are for the heavy and mid-duty truck, RV, automotive, and industrial markets as well as construction, mining, rail, and marine.

Cummins Inc. trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CMI, is a member of the S&P 500, is #218 in the Fortune 500, has more than 50,000 employees, and had $19.8 billion in revenue in 2020.

TRW Automotive Corporate Office

TRW Automotive is a supplier of components, modules, and systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

TRW Automotive in its present form was created when aerospace company Northrop Grumman purchased competitor TRW in 2002 and subsequently sold its automotive division to Blackstone Group, a private equity firm.

Blackstone took the company public in 2004.

 

TRW originally stood for Thompson Ramo Woodridge and was formed in 1958 when Thompson Products merged with Ramo-Wooldridge.

TRW Automotive produces products such as brake, steering, and suspension systems, airbags, seat belts, security and safety electronic systems, body controls, engine valves, and camera and radar-based driver assistance.

The company trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TRW, is a member of the S&P 500, is #201 in the Fortune 500, has 67,100 employees, and had $17.66 billion in revenue in 2013.

TRW Automotive

TRW Automotive is a supplier of components, modules, and systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

TRW Automotive in its present form was created when aerospace company Northrop Grumman purchased competitor TRW in 2002 and subsequently sold its automotive division to Blackstone Group, a private equity firm.

Blackstone took the company public in 2004.

History

 

TRW originally stood for Thompson Ramo Woodridge and was formed in 1958 when Thompson Products merged with Ramo-Wooldridge.

TRW Automotive produces products such as brake, steering, and suspension systems, airbags, seat belts, security and safety electronic systems, body controls, engine valves, and camera and radar-based driver assistance.

The company trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TRW, is a member of the S&P 500, is #201 in the Fortune 500, has 67,100 employees, and had $17.66 billion in revenue in 2013.

Pep Boys Corporate Office

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The Pep Boys: Manny, Moe & Jack is commonly branded as Pep Boys. The company sells brand name and private label auto parts and provides automotive services.

Pep Boys was founded when Emanuel “Manny” Rosenfeld, Maurice “Moe” Strauss, Graham “Jack” Jackson, and Moe Radavitz pooled $800 together to open an auto parts store in 1921.

They named the store Pep Auto Supplies after Pep Valve grinding compound that they sold in the store.

In the early 1930’s Pep Boys had 40 stores in Philadelphia and had expanded to the West Coast with a store opened by Manny’s brother Maury.

Pep Boys store front

In 1946 Pep Boys went public, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PBY.

Today Pep Boys operates 568 Supercenters, 225 Service and Tire Centers, 6 Pep Express stores and 8,300 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico.

Pep Boys is a member of the S&P 600, is #928 on the Fortune 1000, has 13,874 employees, and had $2.07 billion in revenue in 2013.

In 2015, Pep Boys was acquired by Icahn Enterprises and operates as a subsidiary.

In November 2018, the company announced that they were introducing a program where customers could purchase tires from Amazon and have them delivered to Pep Boys for installation.

The company pulled advertising from Facebook after discovering that Cambridge Analytica had breached the personal information of Facebook users.

In September 2019, the company was fined $3.7 million for dumping hazardous waste into regular trash bins designed for landfills. 

In September 2020, the company announced their top technicans of the year. 

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Pep Boys

Pep Boys logo

The Pep Boys: Manny, Moe & Jack is commonly branded as Pep Boys. The company sells brand name and private label auto parts and provides automotive services.

Pep Boys was founded when Emanuel “Manny” Rosenfeld, Maurice “Moe” Strauss, Graham “Jack” Jackson, and Moe Radavitz pooled $800 together to open an auto parts store in 1921.

History

They named the store Pep Auto Supplies after Pep Valve grinding compound that they sold in the store.

In the early 1930’s Pep Boys had 40 stores in Philadelphia and had expanded to the West Coast with a store opened by Manny’s brother Maury.

Pep Boys store front

In 1946 Pep Boys went public, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PBY.

Today Pep Boys operates 568 Supercenters, 225 Service and Tire Centers, 6 Pep Express stores and 8,300 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico.

Pep Boys is a member of the S&P 600, is #928 on the Fortune 1000, has 13,874 employees, and had $2.07 billion in revenue in 2013.

In 2015, Pep Boys was acquired by Icahn Enterprises and operates as a subsidiary.

In November 2018, the company announced that they were introducing a program where customers could purchase tires from Amazon and have them delivered to Pep Boys for installation.

The company pulled advertising from Facebook after discovering that Cambridge Analytica had breached the personal information of Facebook users.

In September 2019, the company was fined $3.7 million for dumping hazardous waste into regular trash bins designed for landfills. 

In September 2020, the company announced their top technicans of the year. 

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Ashland Oil Corporate Office

Ashland Oil Inc was founded in 1924 by Paul G. Blazer as the Ashland Refining Company. The company acquired several other companies in the following years.

In 1963 the company began to diversify and added petrochemicals with the acquisition of R.J. Brown Company. In 1991 Ashland bought The Permian Corporation and merged it  Scurlock Oil Company to make a new subsidiary, The Scurlock Permian Corporation.

Today Ashland Inc has four wholly-owned divisions: Ashland Specialty Ingredients which includes pharmaceutical and food and beverage, Ashland Performance Materials which includes composite polymers and adhesives, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) which is one of the largest producers of motor oil in the U.S., Ashland Water Technologies which makes chemical and non-chemical water treatment products.

Ashland Inc is #321 in the Fortune 500, a member of the S&P 400, has 15,000 employees, and had $7.81 billion in revenue in 2013.

The Global Oilfield Chemicals Industry valued approximately USD 20.37 billion in 2017 is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 4.33% over the forecast period 2019-2025.

Headquarters for Ashland Oil are located in Covington, Kentucky.

Ashland Oil Inc.

Ashland Oil Inc was founded in 1924 by Paul G. Blazer as the Ashland Refining Company. The company acquired several other companies in the following years.

In 1963 the company began to diversify and added petrochemicals with the acquisition of R.J. Brown Company. In 1991 Ashland bought The Permian Corporation and merged it  Scurlock Oil Company to make a new subsidiary, The Scurlock Permian Corporation.

Today Ashland Inc has four wholly-owned divisions: Ashland Specialty Ingredients which includes pharmaceutical and food and beverage, Ashland Performance Materials which includes composite polymers and adhesives, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) which is one of the largest producers of motor oil in the U.S., Ashland Water Technologies which makes chemical and non-chemical water treatment products.

History

Ashland Inc is #321 in the Fortune 500, a member of the S&P 400, has 15,000 employees, and had $7.81 billion in revenue in 2013.

The Global Oilfield Chemicals Industry valued approximately USD 20.37 billion in 2017 is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 4.33% over the forecast period 2019-2025.

Headquarters for Ashland Oil are located in Covington, Kentucky.

Jiffy Lube Corporate Office

The first Jiffy Lube was established by Edwin H. Washburn in 1971 in Ogden, Utah.

Washburn franchised 6 locations between 1971 and 1979.

In 1979 W. James Hindman bought out the 7 locations, established Jiffy Lube International, and moved the company’s headquarters to Baltimore, Maryland.

Jiffy Lube went public in 1987 and had over 1,000 locations by 1989.

In 1998 Pennzoil and Quaker State merged and the 581 Q Lube locations were merged into Jiffy Lube.

Pennzoil-Quaker State was acquired by Shell Oil in 2002.

Today, Jiffy Lube is a chain that offers oil changes and other automotive services through over 2,000 locations in North America.

The company has had several problems with Jiffy Lube franchises, especially in the Los Angeles area, charging for work that was not done or for doing work that was against manufacturer recommendations.

In 2022, the company announced that it would help car owners fight back against catalytic converter thieves by engraving the part(s) with the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the converter, discouraging theft.

Jiffy Lube maintains a corporate office in Houston, Texas.

Jiffy Lube

The first Jiffy Lube was established by Edwin H. Washburn in 1971 in Ogden, Utah.

Washburn franchised 6 locations between 1971 and 1979.

History

In 1979 W. James Hindman bought out the 7 locations, established Jiffy Lube International, and moved the company’s headquarters to Baltimore, Maryland.

Jiffy Lube went public in 1987 and had over 1,000 locations by 1989.

In 1998 Pennzoil and Quaker State merged and the 581 Q Lube locations were merged into Jiffy Lube.

Pennzoil-Quaker State was acquired by Shell Oil in 2002.

Today, Jiffy Lube is a chain that offers oil changes and other automotive services through over 2,000 locations in North America.

The company has had several problems with Jiffy Lube franchises, especially in the Los Angeles area, charging for work that was not done or for doing work that was against manufacturer recommendations.

In 2022, the company announced that it would help car owners fight back against catalytic converter thieves by engraving the part(s) with the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the converter, discouraging theft.

Jiffy Lube maintains a corporate office in Houston, Texas.