Headquarters

Polycom Corporate Office

Polycom was founded in 1990 by PictureTel employees Brian Hinman and Jeffrey Rodman.

In 1992, the company shipped their first Soundstation conference phone.

Polycom grew quickly through innovation and acquistions including ViaVideo, PictureTel, MeetU, ViVu and many more.

In 1998, Polycom entered the video conferencing market with the release of their ViewStation product.

In 2001, the company released their first Voice Over IP (VOIP) phone, the Soundstation IP 4000.

In 2004, the Soundstation 2 was released.

In 2006, the company introduced their first high definition video conferencing product.

By 2011, the company had shipped over 4 million conference phones.

Today, Polycom manufactures and sells voice and video communication products including phones and cameras.

Polycom

Polycom was founded in 1990 by PictureTel employees Brian Hinman and Jeffrey Rodman.

In 1992, the company shipped their first Soundstation conference phone.

Polycom grew quickly through innovation and acquistions including ViaVideo, PictureTel, MeetU, ViVu and many more.

History

In 1998, Polycom entered the video conferencing market with the release of their ViewStation product.

In 2001, the company released their first Voice Over IP (VOIP) phone, the Soundstation IP 4000.

In 2004, the Soundstation 2 was released.

In 2006, the company introduced their first high definition video conferencing product.

By 2011, the company had shipped over 4 million conference phones.

Today, Polycom manufactures and sells voice and video communication products including phones and cameras.

Honeywell Corporate Office

Honeywell can actually trace its roots back to 1885 when Albert Butz invented a damper flapper, the first thermostat for coal furnaces, for the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company.

In 1906, Mark C. Honeywell founded the Honeywell Heating Specialty Company in Wabash, Indiana. In 1927, Honeywell merged with Minneapolis Heat Regulator. Mark Honeywell was made President and W.R. Sweatt was made chairman.

W.R. Sweatt and his son Harold lead Honeywell for the next 75 years, turning a small idea (the thermostat) into a thriving business.

In 1943, James Binger joined the company and became President in 1961. Binger revamped the company’s sale approach and focused on profit margin instead of total revenues.

Starting in the 1970’s, the company decided to focus on process controls. The company merged some of their systems with GE‘s information systems and later acquired GE’s processing systems.

In 1986, the company took on a new direction by acquiring Sperry Aerospace while discontinuing their computer programs with the rise of the IBM personal computer.

In 1987, the company began offering a home security system and later, Smart Home control systems.

In 1999, Honeywell merged with AlliedSignal. Although AlliedSignal was the bigger company, Honeywell was the more recognizable name. In October of 2015, the “new” Honeywell company moved their headquarters to Morris Plains, New Jersey. The new 475,000-square-foot building on 40 plus acres features state-of-the-art technology, as well as greater energy efficiency than Honeywell’s old Morristown headquarters, which was underutilized, outdated and costly, according to then CEO Dave Cote.

The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: HON. Honeywell had annual revenue of $40.5 billion in 2017 and has more than 131,000 employees worldwide, with approximately 58,000 of those being in the US.

Today, Honeywell produces many consumer and commercial products and also provides engineering and aerospace services. Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company.

Honeywell

Honeywell can actually trace its roots back to 1885 when Albert Butz invented a damper flapper, the first thermostat for coal furnaces, for the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company.

History

W.R. Sweatt and his son Harold lead Honeywell for the next 75 years, turning a small idea (the thermostat) into a thriving business.

In 1943, James Binger joined the company and became President in 1961. Binger revamped the company’s sale approach and focused on profit margin instead of total revenues.

Starting in the 1970’s, the company decided to focus on process controls. The company merged some of their systems with GE‘s information systems and later acquired GE’s processing systems.

In 1986, the company took on a new direction by acquiring Sperry Aerospace while discontinuing their computer programs with the rise of the IBM personal computer.

In 1987, the company began offering a home security system and later, Smart Home control systems.

Today, Honeywell produces many consumer and commercial products and also provides engineering and aerospace services. Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company.

Time Warner Cable Corporate Office

Time Warner Cable was formed in 1989 when Warner Cable and the American Television and Communication Corporation (owned by Time Inc) merged.

In 1995, the company launched the Southern Tier Online Community which is today known as Roadrunner High Speed Online. Paragon Cable was also acquired in ’95.

In 2006, they company acquired Adelphia.

In 2009, Time Warner spun off Time Warner Cable (TWC) as an independent company.

In 2011, the company acquired Insight Communications.

Time Warner Cable currently operates in 28 states and has over 15 million subscribers.

In May of 2016, Charter Communications acquired Time Warner Cable. The company states that they intend to rebrand and rename all Time Warner Cable offices and services to Charter Communications over the next 18 months.

Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable was formed in 1989 when Warner Cable and the American Television and Communication Corporation (owned by Time Inc) merged.

In 1995, the company launched the Southern Tier Online Community which is today known as Roadrunner High Speed Online. Paragon Cable was also acquired in ’95.

In 2006, they company acquired Adelphia.

History

In 2009, Time Warner spun off Time Warner Cable (TWC) as an independent company.

In 2011, the company acquired Insight Communications.

Time Warner Cable currently operates in 28 states and has over 15 million subscribers.

Barnes and Noble Corporate Office

Barnes and Noble traces its beginning back to 1886 when the Arthur Hinds & Company bookstore was opened in the Cooper Union building in New York City. Shortly after opening, Gilbert Clifford Noble was hired as a clerk.

In 1894, Noble was made a partner and the name Hinds & Noble was adopted. In 1917, Noble bought out Hinds and partnered with William Barnes to form Barnes & Noble.

In 1930, Noble sold his shares in the company to John Barnes. Noble died in 1936.

In 1969, John Barnes died and the company was sold to Amtel.

In 1971, the company was purchased by current Chairman Leonard Riggio III.

Today, Barnes and Noble operates 689 stores in all 50 states. In addition, they own 667 college bookstores. The company is the largest retail bookseller in the US.

In 2012, the company had annual revenue of $7 billion but has fallen on hard times, with revenue in 2017 only $3.7 billion. Rumors have swirled that the company might be looking at bankruptcy, however, in October 2018, current chairman Leonardo Riggio stated that he might purchase the publicly traded company.

Company headquarters are located in New York, New York and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKN

Barnes and Noble

In 1894, Noble was made a partner and the name Hinds & Noble was adopted. In 1917, Noble bought out Hinds and partnered with William Barnes to form Barnes & Noble.

History

In 1930, Noble sold his shares in the company to John Barnes. Noble died in 1936.

In 1969, John Barnes died and the company was sold to Amtel.

In 1971, the company was purchased by current Chairman Leonard Riggio III.

Today, Barnes and Noble operates 689 stores in all 50 states. In addition, they own 667 college bookstores. The company is the largest retail bookseller in the US.

Company headquarters are located in New York, New York and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKN

SodaStream Corporate Office

The SodaStream can trace its roots back to 1903 when Guy Hugh Gilbey, a London gin distiller created a machine for aerating liquids. The machine was sold to upper class families.

In the 1920s, flavored beverages such as sarsaparilla were introduced.

In 1955, the first machine designed for use in the home was introduced.

The 1970s and 80s saw the machine’s popularity rise in the UK. Their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” became a huge success.

In 1985, the company became a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes.

In 1998, the company was purchased by Israel based Soda-Club.

In 2010, the company went public under stock symbol SODA.

Today, SodaStream sells their home carbonation machines worldwide. Europe accounts for over 50% of their sales but a recent partnership with WalMart has boosted US sales numbers.

SodaStream

The SodaStream can trace its roots back to 1903 when Guy Hugh Gilbey, a London gin distiller created a machine for aerating liquids. The machine was sold to upper class families.

In the 1920s, flavored beverages such as sarsaparilla were introduced.

In 1955, the first machine designed for use in the home was introduced.

History

The 1970s and 80s saw the machine’s popularity rise in the UK. Their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” became a huge success.

In 1985, the company became a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes.

In 1998, the company was purchased by Israel based Soda-Club.

In 2010, the company went public under stock symbol SODA.

Today, SodaStream sells their home carbonation machines worldwide. Europe accounts for over 50% of their sales but a recent partnership with WalMart has boosted US sales numbers.