Manufacturing

Batteries Plus Corporate Office

Batteries Plus, formerly called Batteries Plus Bulbs, was founded in 1988 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company operates a franchise that sells and recycles all types of batteries and light bulbs, including watch batteries, cell phones, cameras, cars, toys, and more.

The stores also stock and/or customize out-of-production batteries for obsolete appliances and antique cars.

The company rebranded to Batteries Plus Bulbs in 2012 to reflect the decision of the company to also sell light bulbs but it has since returned to its original name of Batteries Plus.

In November 2007, Roark Capital Group acquired the company and in turn, sold it to Freeman Spogli in 2016.

In July 2014, the company began offering cell phone and tablet repair services.

In July 2022, Batteries Plus announced that it had reached record expansion levels in the past year and that it planned to open at least 60 new locations in the following 12 months.

Batteries Plus maintains a corporate office in Hartland, Wisconsin.

Batteries Plus

The stores also stock and/or customize out-of-production batteries for obsolete appliances and antique cars.

The company rebranded to Batteries Plus Bulbs in 2012 to reflect the decision of the company to also sell light bulbs but it has since returned to its original name of Batteries Plus.

History

In November 2007, Roark Capital Group acquired the company and in turn, sold it to Freeman Spogli in 2016.

In July 2014, the company began offering cell phone and tablet repair services.

In July 2022, Batteries Plus announced that it had reached record expansion levels in the past year and that it planned to open at least 60 new locations in the following 12 months.

Batteries Plus maintains a corporate office in Hartland, Wisconsin.

Forest River Corporate Office

After working as CEO of RV manufacturer Cobra Industries for many years, Peter Liegl decided to open his own RV manufacturing plant. After obtaining certain assets from Cobra, Liegl created Forest River.

The company began by manufacturing tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and park models under the following model lines: Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, Wildwood, Rockwood, Flagstaff, Summit, and Quailridge. Later that same year, they began producing cargo utility trailers as Cargo Mate.

By 1997, the company created a second utility or cargo trailer line called Continental Cargo.

In 2001, Forest River began building buses after acquiring Starcraft Bus and Glaval Bus.

In 2005, Forest River was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

In 2023, financial experts estimate that the global RV market will reach more than $49 billion in sales by the end of 2030.

The company has grown substantially via acquisitions. In May 2020, Forest River acquired the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, El Dorado, and Goshen Coach.

In May 2022, the company was named in a class action lawsuit over alleged RV wiring issues that could create a short in the system and lead to dangerous fires or improperly working equipment.

Forest River maintains a corporate office in Elkhart, Indiana.

Forest River

History

By 1997, the company created a second utility or cargo trailer line called Continental Cargo.

In 2001, Forest River began building buses after acquiring Starcraft Bus and Glaval Bus.

In 2005, Forest River was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

In 2023, financial experts estimate that the global RV market will reach more than $49 billion in sales by the end of 2030.

In May 2022, the company was named in a class action lawsuit over alleged RV wiring issues that could create a short in the system and lead to dangerous fires or improperly working equipment.

Forest River maintains a corporate office in Elkhart, Indiana.

Olin Corporate Office

Olin Corporation was founded in 1892 by Franklin Walter Odin. The company manufactures ammunition, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide.

The company has a long history of mishaps and malfunctions, which endangers the lives of those who live near or work at company plants.

Olin Corporation has expanded via the acquisition of other companies.

In May 2007, Olin agreed to buy Pioneer Co. Inc., a chlor-alkali products maker, for $414 million.

In 2010, an equipment failure at the asbestos-producing McIntosh plant released caustic soda into the atmosphere. Residents claim that the plant frequently releases chlorine into the atmosphere while also complaining that they are not adequately informed of the leaks and possible dangers.

In December 2022, workers in Alabama claimed that they were regularly exposed to asbestos for long periods of time without the company informing them of the dangers or the exposure.

Olin Corporation is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol OLN.

Olin maintains a corporate office in Clayton, Missouri.

Olin

Olin Corporation was founded in 1892 by Franklin Walter Odin. The company manufactures ammunition, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide.

The company has a long history of mishaps and malfunctions, which endangers the lives of those who live near or work at company plants.

Olin Corporation has expanded via the acquisition of other companies.

History

In May 2007, Olin agreed to buy Pioneer Co. Inc., a chlor-alkali products maker, for $414 million.

In December 2022, workers in Alabama claimed that they were regularly exposed to asbestos for long periods of time without the company informing them of the dangers or the exposure.

Olin Corporation is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol OLN.

Olin maintains a corporate office in Clayton, Missouri.

Igloo Coolers Corporate Office

Igloo can trace its roots back to 1947 when a metal working shop began producing metal water coolers for construction and other blue-collar workers.

In 1971, the official name of the manufacturing company was incorporated as Igloo.

Igloo coolers are still made in the USA, in a manufacturing plant located in Katy, Texas.

In September 2021, Igloo was acquired by a Swedish manufacturing company, Dometic Group, for $677 million.

In June 2022, Igloo released a special edition cooler featuring deceased rapper Tupac Shakur in honor of his birthday.

Igloo brand is often referred to as the Granddaddy of coolers and is one of the best-known brand names in the world.

Igloo maintains a corporate office in Katy, Texas. It is unknown if headquarters will be moved after Dometic’s acquisition.

Igloo Products

Igloo can trace its roots back to 1947 when a metal working shop began producing metal water coolers for construction and other blue-collar workers.

In 1971, the official name of the manufacturing company was incorporated as Igloo.

Igloo coolers are still made in the USA, in a manufacturing plant located in Katy, Texas.

History

In September 2021, Igloo was acquired by a Swedish manufacturing company, Dometic Group, for $677 million.

In June 2022, Igloo released a special edition cooler featuring deceased rapper Tupac Shakur in honor of his birthday.

Igloo brand is often referred to as the Granddaddy of coolers and is one of the best-known brand names in the world.

Igloo maintains a corporate office in Katy, Texas. It is unknown if headquarters will be moved after Dometic’s acquisition.

Brother International Corporate Office

Brother International can trace its roots back to 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, when Kanekichi Yasui started a sewing machine manufacturing company.

In 1955, Brother International Corporation (US) was established as their first overseas sales affiliated.

Brother is a Japanese multinational electronics and electrical equipment company. Its product lineup includes printers, multifunction printers, desktop computers, home and industrial sewing machines, large machine tools, label makers, typewriters, fax machines, and other computer-related electronics.

As of March 2020, Brother’s annual sales revenue had reached 637,259 million yen (US$6,044,666,710 at October 2020 exchange rates)

In May 2017, Brother Industries manufactured their 60 millionth home sewing machine.

In January 2021, the company announced that it was releasing a retail printing and labeling device for Omnichannel.

During 2020, industrial sewing machine demands have increased to the point where manufacturers like Brother are having difficulty meeting demand.

While Brother maintains a main corporate office in Nagoya, Japan, it also has headquarters in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey..

Brother International

Brother International can trace its roots back to 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, when Kanekichi Yasui started a sewing machine manufacturing company.

In 1955, Brother International Corporation (US) was established as their first overseas sales affiliated.

History

As of March 2020, Brother’s annual sales revenue had reached 637,259 million yen (US$6,044,666,710 at October 2020 exchange rates)

In May 2017, Brother Industries manufactured their 60 millionth home sewing machine.

In January 2021, the company announced that it was releasing a retail printing and labeling device for Omnichannel.

During 2020, industrial sewing machine demands have increased to the point where manufacturers like Brother are having difficulty meeting demand.

While Brother maintains a main corporate office in Nagoya, Japan, it also has headquarters in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey..