Manufacturing

Terex Corporation Corporate Office

Terex Corporation is a heavy equipment manufacturer.

Terex began as a division of General Motors (GM) that manufactured construction equipment and trucks. The name comes from the Latin words “terra,” which means earth, and “rex,” which means king.

GM sold its Terex division to IBH Holding AG in 1980. After IBH’s bankruptcy ownership of Terex diverted again to GM.

Randolph Lenz purchased Terex in 1986 and created Terex Corporation as a holding company for his other construction assets.

Terex now owns more than 50 brands, including CMI Roadbuilding, Jacques Limited, Tatra, and Genie Industries.

The company manufactures cranes, aerial platforms, construction and materials processing equipment, aerial lifts, among others in 100 countries.

Terex is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TEX, is a member of the S&P 500, is #358 in the Fortune 500, has 20,500 employees, and had $7.28 billion in revenue in 2013.

Terex Corporation

Terex Corporation is a heavy equipment manufacturer.

GM sold its Terex division to IBH Holding AG in 1980. After IBH’s bankruptcy ownership of Terex diverted again to GM.

History

Randolph Lenz purchased Terex in 1986 and created Terex Corporation as a holding company for his other construction assets.

Terex now owns more than 50 brands, including CMI Roadbuilding, Jacques Limited, Tatra, and Genie Industries.

The company manufactures cranes, aerial platforms, construction and materials processing equipment, aerial lifts, among others in 100 countries.

The Hershey Company Corporate Office

Milton Hershey opened a candy store in 1873, which failed six years later. His next venture was the Lancaster Caramel Company which pioneered the use of fresh milk in caramels.

In 1900 Hershey saw chocolate-making machines for the first time. He sold his caramel company and began to concentrate on manufacturing chocolate.

In 1903 Hershey began the construction of a chocolate factory in his hometown of Derry Church, Pennsylvania. Derry Church later became known as Hershey, Pennsylvania.

In 1907 the company introduced a new candy, the Hershey’s Kiss. Mr Goodbar followed in 1925, Hershey’s Syrup in 1926, semi-sweet chocolate chips in 1928, and Krackel bars in 1938.

Today Hershey’s is a global leader and North America’s top chocolate producer. The company’s most well-known products include Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kat wafer bar, Twizzler’s licorice, and Mound’s candy bar.

Despite the coronavirus, Hershey had tremendous revenue in 2020 and plans on paying a stock dividend of $0.80 per share on December 15, 2020.

The Hershey Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HSY, is a member of the S&P 500, is #366 in the Fortune 500, has 16,140 employees, and had $8 billion in revenue in 2019.

The Hershey Company

Milton Hershey opened a candy store in 1873, which failed six years later. His next venture was the Lancaster Caramel Company which pioneered the use of fresh milk in caramels.

In 1900 Hershey saw chocolate-making machines for the first time. He sold his caramel company and began to concentrate on manufacturing chocolate.

History

In 1903 Hershey began the construction of a chocolate factory in his hometown of Derry Church, Pennsylvania. Derry Church later became known as Hershey, Pennsylvania.

In 1907 the company introduced a new candy, the Hershey’s Kiss. Mr Goodbar followed in 1925, Hershey’s Syrup in 1926, semi-sweet chocolate chips in 1928, and Krackel bars in 1938.

Despite the coronavirus, Hershey had tremendous revenue in 2020 and plans on paying a stock dividend of $0.80 per share on December 15, 2020.

Reliance Steel and Aluminum Corporate Office

Reliance Steel and Aluminum (RSAC) was founded in 1939 as Reliance Steel Products Company to produce steel reinforcing bars.

In 1948 Reliance began manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products.

The company has grown through acquisitions, namely Effron Steel in 1960, Southern Equipment & Supply in 1972, Bralco Metals in 1979, Pitt Des Moins in 2001, and Earle M. Jorgenson in 2006.

Today RSCAC processes and distributes more than 100,000 metal products worldwide through almost 300 service and distribution centers to 125,000 customers.

The company produces carbon, alloy, stainless steel, specialty steel products, aluminum, brass, copper, and titanium products to the aerospace, construction, manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, and transportation industries.

Reliance Steel and Aluminum trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RS, is a member of the S&P 500, is #299 in the Fortune 500, has 14,000 employees, and had $9.92 billion in revenue in 2013.

Reliance Steel and Aluminum

Reliance Steel and Aluminum (RSAC) was founded in 1939 as Reliance Steel Products Company to produce steel reinforcing bars.

In 1948 Reliance began manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products.

The company has grown through acquisitions, namely Effron Steel in 1960, Southern Equipment & Supply in 1972, Bralco Metals in 1979, Pitt Des Moins in 2001, and Earle M. Jorgenson in 2006.

History

Today RSCAC processes and distributes more than 100,000 metal products worldwide through almost 300 service and distribution centers to 125,000 customers.

Mohawk Industries Corporate Office

Mohawk Industries was founded by William Shuttleworth and his four sons as a carpet mill in Hudson Valley, New York.

The company incorporated in 1902 as the Shuttleworth Brothers Company and changed its name to Mohawk Carpet Mills when it merged with McCleary, Wallin, and Crouse.

Today Mohawk Industries is one of the largest makers of commercial and residential carpets, rugs, and other floor coverings in the United States and is one of the largest carpet makers in the world.

The company sells its products to home centers, carpet retailers, department stores, and mass merchandisers.

Mohawk Industries is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MHK, is a member of the S&P 500, is #357 in the Fortune 500, has 32,100 employees, and had $7.75 billion in revenue in 2013.

Mohawk Industries

Mohawk Industries was founded by William Shuttleworth and his four sons as a carpet mill in Hudson Valley, New York.

The company incorporated in 1902 as the Shuttleworth Brothers Company and changed its name to Mohawk Carpet Mills when it merged with McCleary, Wallin, and Crouse.

Today Mohawk Industries is one of the largest makers of commercial and residential carpets, rugs, and other floor coverings in the United States and is one of the largest carpet makers in the world.

History

The company sells its products to home centers, carpet retailers, department stores, and mass merchandisers.

Corning Incorporated Corporate Office

Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 as the Bay State Glass Co. by Armory Houghton, in Somerville, Massachusetts.

In 1868 the company was moved to Corning, NY by the founder’s son, Amory Houghton Jr. He subsequently renamed the company Corning Glass Works.

In 1908 the company established one of the first industrial research labs, which it continues to expand and is now a research and development facility.

Over the years Corning has developed a wide range of glass products, including the 200-inch telescope mirror at Palomar Observatory in 1934, improved car windshields in 1962, optical fibers in the 1970’s, and photonics in the 1990’s.

Today Corning manufactures glass and ceramic for products in the consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and life science industries. The company has 70 manufacturing facilities in more than 12 countries.

Corning Incorporated is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLW, is a member of the S&P 500, is #343 in the Fortune 500, has 30,400 employees, and had $8.79 billion in revenue in 2013.

Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 as the Bay State Glass Co. by Armory Houghton, in Somerville, Massachusetts.

In 1868 the company was moved to Corning, NY by the founder’s son, Amory Houghton Jr. He subsequently renamed the company Corning Glass Works.

In 1908 the company established one of the first industrial research labs, which it continues to expand and is now a research and development facility.