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Illinois Tool Works Corporate Office

Illinois Tool Works (ITW)  manufactures and services equipment for the automotive, construction, food, electronics, and medical industries.

The company was founded when financier Byron L. Smith created Illinois Tool Works with a group of tool inventors.

ITW diversifies into radio and farm equipment in the 1930’s, the computer and defense industries in the 1950’s, and the construction and beverage industries in the 1960’s.

In the 1980’s ITW doubled its size through 32 acquisitions. The next decade a further 100 acquisitions expand the company’s global presence.

Today the company has has operations in 60 countries.

Illinois Tool Works trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ITW, is a member of the S&P 500, is #155 in the Fortune 500, has 51,000 employees, and had $14.28 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works (ITW)  manufactures and services equipment for the automotive, construction, food, electronics, and medical industries.

The company was founded when financier Byron L. Smith created Illinois Tool Works with a group of tool inventors.

ITW diversifies into radio and farm equipment in the 1930’s, the computer and defense industries in the 1950’s, and the construction and beverage industries in the 1960’s.

History

In the 1980’s ITW doubled its size through 32 acquisitions. The next decade a further 100 acquisitions expand the company’s global presence.

Today the company has has operations in 60 countries.

Illinois Tool Works trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ITW, is a member of the S&P 500, is #155 in the Fortune 500, has 51,000 employees, and had $14.28 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

Arrow Electronics Corporate Office

Arrow Electronics is a leading global distributor of electronic components and computer products.

The company was founded in 1935 by Maurice Goldberg as a retail store in Manhattan named Arrow Radio.

Arrow Radio originally sold used radios and radio parts, but by 1940 had branched out into selling new radios.

In 1946 the company incorporated as Arrow Electronics, Inc. and began franchising.

In 1960 Arrow Electronics went public, trading on the American Stock Exchange, and had total sales of $4 million.

Today Arrow sells semiconductors, passive components, interconnect products, and computer peripherals to 120,000 commercial customers. The company operates 400 stores in 85 countries.

Arrow Electronics trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ARW, is a member of the S&P 400, is #141 in the Fortune 500, has 16,500 employees, and had $21.59 billion in revenue in 2013.

Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics is a leading global distributor of electronic components and computer products.

The company was founded in 1935 by Maurice Goldberg as a retail store in Manhattan named Arrow Radio.

Arrow Radio originally sold used radios and radio parts, but by 1940 had branched out into selling new radios.

History

In 1946 the company incorporated as Arrow Electronics, Inc. and began franchising.

In 1960 Arrow Electronics went public, trading on the American Stock Exchange, and had total sales of $4 million.

Today Arrow sells semiconductors, passive components, interconnect products, and computer peripherals to 120,000 commercial customers. The company operates 400 stores in 85 countries.

Arrow Electronics trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ARW, is a member of the S&P 400, is #141 in the Fortune 500, has 16,500 employees, and had $21.59 billion in revenue in 2013.

NCR Corporation Corporate Office

NCR Corporation is a technology company that produces ATMs, POS (Point of Sale) Terminals, bar code scanners, self-service kiosks for hospitality, retail, and travel applications, and professional systems such as systems integration and managed services.

NCR Corporation was founded by James Ritty in 1879 as the National Manufacturing Company. The company was established to manufacture and sell the first mechanical cash register.

By 1911 NCR had sold one million machines and grown to almost 6,000 employees. NCR fought off, bankrupt, or bought out 80 early competitors to control 95% of the market.

In 1953 NCR created a specialized electronics division following the acquisition of Computer Research Corporation.

In 1982 the company became involved in computers.

Today NCR facilitates 450 million transactions daily and does business in 180 countries, with 60% of sales being generated in the United States.

NCR is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCR, is a member of the S&P 500, is #441 on the Fortune 500, has 29,300 employees, and had $6.23 billion in revenue in 2013.

NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation is a technology company that produces ATMs, POS (Point of Sale) Terminals, bar code scanners, self-service kiosks for hospitality, retail, and travel applications, and professional systems such as systems integration and managed services.

NCR Corporation was founded by James Ritty in 1879 as the National Manufacturing Company. The company was established to manufacture and sell the first mechanical cash register.

By 1911 NCR had sold one million machines and grown to almost 6,000 employees. NCR fought off, bankrupt, or bought out 80 early competitors to control 95% of the market.

History

In 1953 NCR created a specialized electronics division following the acquisition of Computer Research Corporation.

In 1982 the company became involved in computers.

Today NCR facilitates 450 million transactions daily and does business in 180 countries, with 60% of sales being generated in the United States.

NCR is traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCR, is a member of the S&P 500, is #441 on the Fortune 500, has 29,300 employees, and had $6.23 billion in revenue in 2013.

Coby Electronics Corporate Office

Coby Electronics was an American electronics manufacturer that closed its doors in 2013 due to severe financial trouble.

Coby Electronics was founded by Young Dong Lee. Lee had previously owned a company in South Korea named Cowboy. “Coby” comes from deleting the “w” and second “o” from Cowboy.

With the joint efforts of Coby Electronics Co. of Hong Kong and Coby Electronics Corp of the U.S., Coby’s products reached consumers in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. Sales were concentrated in Europe and the United States.

Coby also manufactured for brands such as Samsung and Hyundai.

Coby closed its doors in 2013 after a contract dispute with Philips. Gordon Brothers Group acquired some assets of the company and has stated that they will attempt to revive the company.

Coby Electronics

Coby Electronics was an American electronics manufacturer that closed its doors in 2013 due to severe financial trouble.

Coby Electronics was founded by Young Dong Lee. Lee had previously owned a company in South Korea named Cowboy. “Coby” comes from deleting the “w” and second “o” from Cowboy.

With the joint efforts of Coby Electronics Co. of Hong Kong and Coby Electronics Corp of the U.S., Coby’s products reached consumers in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. Sales were concentrated in Europe and the United States.

History

Coby also manufactured for brands such as Samsung and Hyundai.

Coby closed its doors in 2013 after a contract dispute with Philips. Gordon Brothers Group acquired some assets of the company and has stated that they will attempt to revive the company.

Graybar Corporate Office

Graybar Electric Company is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the U.S.

Graybar was founded in when entrepreneur Enos Barton met inventor George Shawk and in 1860 they decided to go into business together.

In 1869 Elisha Gray, inventor of telegraph equipment, bought out Shawk’s interest.

The company was eventually incorporated in 1871 as the Western Electric Manufacturing Company.

By the turn of the century the company had become the country’s largest producer of telephone equipment. The company manufactured arc lamps, small fans, generators, motors, lighting equipment, and other power apparatus.

Western Electric also distributed an extensive line of of electrical supplies.

Today Graybar Electric Company is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the United States. The company is 100% employee-owned.

Graybar distributes more than 1 million different products through a network of 240 distribution facilities. The company is #65 on the Forbes list of America’s Largest Private Companies.

Graybar has 7,500 employees and had $5.41 billion in revenue in 2012.

Graybar Electric Company

Graybar Electric Company is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the U.S.

Graybar was founded in when entrepreneur Enos Barton met inventor George Shawk and in 1860 they decided to go into business together.

In 1869 Elisha Gray, inventor of telegraph equipment, bought out Shawk’s interest.

History

The company was eventually incorporated in 1871 as the Western Electric Manufacturing Company.

By the turn of the century the company had become the country’s largest producer of telephone equipment. The company manufactured arc lamps, small fans, generators, motors, lighting equipment, and other power apparatus.

Western Electric also distributed an extensive line of of electrical supplies.

Today Graybar Electric Company is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the United States. The company is 100% employee-owned.

Graybar distributes more than 1 million different products through a network of 240 distribution facilities. The company is #65 on the Forbes list of America’s Largest Private Companies.

Graybar has 7,500 employees and had $5.41 billion in revenue in 2012.