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Alcoa Corporate Office

Alcoa Inc. (The Aluminum Company of America) was founded in 1866 by Charles Martin Hall after he discovered the process for smelting aluminum. This process is still the only known process for making aluminum. The new company was called the Pittsburgh Reduction Company.

By 1903 the company was manufacturing aluminum at three sites and was the only legal producer of aluminum in the United States. The company faced competition only from foreign producers, who were subject to high tariffs.

From 1938 to 1940 Alcoa was involved in a trial with the U.S. government concerning its monopolistic hold on the aluminum industry. Alcoa was ordered to break up. World War II meant an increased demand for aluminum, one that Alcoa was unable to fill. The U.S. government built two plants which were operated by Alcoa. After the war, the U.S. government sold these two plants to new rivals.

During the 1970’s, with smelting increasing in cost, Alcoa began to look for alternatives, settling on recycling. By 1979 the company was reprocessing 110 million pounds of scrap aluminum and by 1985, 500 million pounds.

Today Alcoa is the world’s third largest producer of aluminum and conducts operations in 31 countries. It is involved in all aspects of the industry: technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating, and recycling.

Alcoa’s products are used in aircraft, automobile, commercial transportation, packaging, building, and construction, defense, industrial, and oil and gas worldwide. The company has over 60,000 employees and had $25.9 billion in revenue in 2011.

Alcoa Inc.

Alcoa Inc. (The Aluminum Company of America) was founded in 1866 by Charles Martin Hall after he discovered the process for smelting aluminum. This process is still the only known process for making aluminum. The new company was called the Pittsburgh Reduction Company.

By 1903 the company was manufacturing aluminum at three sites and was the only legal producer of aluminum in the United States. The company faced competition only from foreign producers, who were subject to high tariffs.

From 1938 to 1940 Alcoa was involved in a trial with the U.S. government concerning its monopolistic hold on the aluminum industry. Alcoa was ordered to break up. World War II meant an increased demand for aluminum, one that Alcoa was unable to fill. The U.S. government built two plants which were operated by Alcoa. After the war, the U.S. government sold these two plants to new rivals.

History

During the 1970’s, with smelting increasing in cost, Alcoa began to look for alternatives, settling on recycling. By 1979 the company was reprocessing 110 million pounds of scrap aluminum and by 1985, 500 million pounds.

Today Alcoa is the world’s third largest producer of aluminum and conducts operations in 31 countries. It is involved in all aspects of the industry: technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating, and recycling.

Alcoa’s products are used in aircraft, automobile, commercial transportation, packaging, building, and construction, defense, industrial, and oil and gas worldwide. The company has over 60,000 employees and had $25.9 billion in revenue in 2011.

A.O. Smith Corporation Corporate Office

A.O. Smith Corporation was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by the Smith family in 1874 as a small machine shop.

In 1889 A.O. Smith entered the bicycle industry and began to manufacture bicycle parts.

In 1892 Arthur O. Smith, son of the founder, began making pressed steel automobile frames for the Peerless Automobile Company. In 1906 Henry Ford ordered 10,000 of these frames. Soon after, the company became the largest steel frame manufacturer in the United States.

In 1921 A.O. Smith unveiled the world’s first fully automated frame assembly plant. This plant was capable of making a frame every 8 seconds and was in operation until 1958.

In 1936 the company patented the glass-lined water heater, which quickly became the industry standard.

During World War II the company produced bomb casings, aircraft propellers, landing gear, water heaters, and jeep frames for the war effort, as well as components for the atomic bomb project.

In 1959 A.O. Smith began to commercialize its research in the use of fiberglass to replace steel.

In 1995 the company expanded to the Asian market through two joint ventures.

Today A.O. Smith is the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers in North America. The company has over 10,000 employees, 24 worldwide locations and had $1.94 billion in revenue in 2012.

A.O. Smith Corporation

A.O. Smith Corporation was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by the Smith family in 1874 as a small machine shop.

In 1889 A.O. Smith entered the bicycle industry and began to manufacture bicycle parts.

In 1892 Arthur O. Smith, son of the founder, began making pressed steel automobile frames for the Peerless Automobile Company. In 1906 Henry Ford ordered 10,000 of these frames. Soon after, the company became the largest steel frame manufacturer in the United States.

History

In 1921 A.O. Smith unveiled the world’s first fully automated frame assembly plant. This plant was capable of making a frame every 8 seconds and was in operation until 1958.

In 1936 the company patented the glass-lined water heater, which quickly became the industry standard.

During World War II the company produced bomb casings, aircraft propellers, landing gear, water heaters, and jeep frames for the war effort, as well as components for the atomic bomb project.

In 1959 A.O. Smith began to commercialize its research in the use of fiberglass to replace steel.

In 1995 the company expanded to the Asian market through two joint ventures.

Today A.O. Smith is the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers in North America. The company has over 10,000 employees, 24 worldwide locations and had $1.94 billion in revenue in 2012.

Raytheon Corporate Office

The Raytheon Company was founded in 1922 by engineers Laurence K. Marshall and Vannevar Bush, and the scientist Charles G. Smith as the American Appliance Company in Massachusetts. The company originally focused on refrigeration technology but soon changed to electronics.

The company’s first product was a radio-receiver power supply that made it possible to convert household alternating current to direct current and thus eliminate the need for batteries. This invention was called Raytheon, meaning light of/from the gods.

In 1925 the company changed its name to Raytheon and marketed the product with the same name, to great commercial success.

During World War II Raytheon received a contract from the U.S. Government to manufacture a device that improved the capability of radar to detect enemy aircraft.

In the research for this device, the potential of microwaves to cook food was discovered and the company manufactured the first microwave oven in 1947.

In 1961 Raytheon merged with A.C. Cosser, a British electronics company.

In 1980 the company acquired Beech Aircraft Corporation, a leading manufacturer of general aviation aircraft.

In the 1990’s Raytheon expanded further in the defense electronics field through numerous acquisitions.

Today Raytheon is a major defense contractor that has a manufacturing concentration in weapons, and military and commercial electronics. Raytheon is the world’s largest producer of guided missiles.

Raytheon has 68,000 employees worldwide and had $24.857 in revenue in 2012.

The Raytheon Company

The Raytheon Company was founded in 1922 by engineers Laurence K. Marshall and Vannevar Bush, and the scientist Charles G. Smith as the American Appliance Company in Massachusetts. The company originally focused on refrigeration technology but soon changed to electronics.

The company’s first product was a radio-receiver power supply that made it possible to convert household alternating current to direct current and thus eliminate the need for batteries. This invention was called Raytheon, meaning light of/from the gods.

In 1925 the company changed its name to Raytheon and marketed the product with the same name, to great commercial success.

History

During World War II Raytheon received a contract from the U.S. Government to manufacture a device that improved the capability of radar to detect enemy aircraft.

In the research for this device, the potential of microwaves to cook food was discovered and the company manufactured the first microwave oven in 1947.

In 1961 Raytheon merged with A.C. Cosser, a British electronics company.

In 1980 the company acquired Beech Aircraft Corporation, a leading manufacturer of general aviation aircraft.

In the 1990’s Raytheon expanded further in the defense electronics field through numerous acquisitions.

Today Raytheon is a major defense contractor that has a manufacturing concentration in weapons, and military and commercial electronics. Raytheon is the world’s largest producer of guided missiles.

Raytheon has 68,000 employees worldwide and had $24.857 in revenue in 2012.

Northrop Grumman Corporate Office

Northrop Grumman was formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. 

Northrop was founded in 1939 by Jack Northrop as Northrop Corporation in the airplane manufacturing industry.

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation was founded in 1929. The company later became famous for building the Apollo Lunar Module.

Northrop Grumman acquired Westinghouse Electronic Systems, a major manufacturer of radar systems, in 1996. The company acquired Logicon, a defense computer contractor, in 1997.

Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were set to merge in 1998 but the merger was blocked by the U.S. Government on anti-trust grounds.

The company continued to grow through acquisitions, notably Teledyne Ryan, which developed surveillance systems in 1999, Litton Industries, a shipbuilder and a provider of defense electronic systems to the U.S. Navy, and and Newport News Shipbuilding Company, both in 2001.

In 2013 Northrop Grumman won a contract to support the U.S. Air Force’s next generation air combat virtual training network.

Today Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company. The company has 68,000 employees and had revenue of $25.218 billion in 2012.

 

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman was formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. 

Northrop was founded in 1939 by Jack Northrop as Northrop Corporation in the airplane manufacturing industry.

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation was founded in 1929. The company later became famous for building the Apollo Lunar Module.

History

Northrop Grumman acquired Westinghouse Electronic Systems, a major manufacturer of radar systems, in 1996. The company acquired Logicon, a defense computer contractor, in 1997.

Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were set to merge in 1998 but the merger was blocked by the U.S. Government on anti-trust grounds.

The company continued to grow through acquisitions, notably Teledyne Ryan, which developed surveillance systems in 1999, Litton Industries, a shipbuilder and a provider of defense electronic systems to the U.S. Navy, and and Newport News Shipbuilding Company, both in 2001.

In 2013 Northrop Grumman won a contract to support the U.S. Air Force’s next generation air combat virtual training network.

Today Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company. The company has 68,000 employees and had revenue of $25.218 billion in 2012.

 

International Paper Corporate Office

International Paper Company was formed in 1898 when 18 pulp and paper mills in the Northeastern United States merged. This newly formed company supplied 60% of the newsprint in the United States by 1900.

In the early years power interests played a dominant role in the company; International Paper established hydroelectric plants and power companies in the 1920’s. At one time, International Paper supplied enough electricity for all of New England, Quebec, and Ontario. This interest was so dominant that International Paper & Power Company was organized to acquire International Paper Company in 1928.

In 1935 a law was passed making it illegal for an organization to run both a power company and an industrial firm. The company therefore began to focus on paper and packaging.

During World War II International Paper developed Victory Board, which was used to make boxes to send supplies to troops in combat. Because of the increased competition after the war, the company began to invest more heavily in research and development.

During the 1960’s and 1970’s International Paper began to diversify and take risks. Some of them were successful and others were not. This led to the company having $564 million in debt in 1971, and a streamlining and reorganization throughout the 1970’s as a result.

In the 1990’s International Paper expanded to Mexico, Brazil, China, and Eastern Europe.

Today International Paper is the largest producer of plastic lids and cups, serving corporate clients such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway, and Starbucks. The company produces printer paper, envelopes, copier paper, corrugated packaging, shipping containers, and consumer packaging. It also owns xpedx, a distribution and logistics company.

International Paper is part of the S&P 500 and the Fortune 500, has over 60,000 employees worldwide, and had $26.034 billion in revenue in 2011.

International Paper Company

International Paper Company was formed in 1898 when 18 pulp and paper mills in the Northeastern United States merged. This newly formed company supplied 60% of the newsprint in the United States by 1900.

In the early years power interests played a dominant role in the company; International Paper established hydroelectric plants and power companies in the 1920’s. At one time, International Paper supplied enough electricity for all of New England, Quebec, and Ontario. This interest was so dominant that International Paper & Power Company was organized to acquire International Paper Company in 1928.

In 1935 a law was passed making it illegal for an organization to run both a power company and an industrial firm. The company therefore began to focus on paper and packaging.

History

During World War II International Paper developed Victory Board, which was used to make boxes to send supplies to troops in combat. Because of the increased competition after the war, the company began to invest more heavily in research and development.

During the 1960’s and 1970’s International Paper began to diversify and take risks. Some of them were successful and others were not. This led to the company having $564 million in debt in 1971, and a streamlining and reorganization throughout the 1970’s as a result.

In the 1990’s International Paper expanded to Mexico, Brazil, China, and Eastern Europe.

Today International Paper is the largest producer of plastic lids and cups, serving corporate clients such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway, and Starbucks. The company produces printer paper, envelopes, copier paper, corrugated packaging, shipping containers, and consumer packaging. It also owns xpedx, a distribution and logistics company.

International Paper is part of the S&P 500 and the Fortune 500, has over 60,000 employees worldwide, and had $26.034 billion in revenue in 2011.