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2. Rheem Manufacturing Company - Wikipedia

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   He developed the first automatic storage tank gas-fired water heater, which went into production in 1889. [40] Ruud worked for George Westinghouse (1846–1914), but eventually bought the rights to produce the product he invented and formed his own company in 1897.

3. Whirlpool Corporation - Wikipedia

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   Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States. [2] In 2023, the Fortune 500 company had an annual revenue of approximately $19 billion in sales, around 59,000 employees, and more than 55 manufacturing and technology research centers globally.

4. De' Longhi - Wikipedia

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   The company was founded by the De'Longhi family in 1902 as a small industrial parts manufacturing workshop. [3] The company incorporated in 1950. [4] Historically a major producer of portable heaters and air conditioners, the company has expanded to include nearly every category of small domestic appliances in the food preparation and cooking, as well as household cleaning and ironing, segments.

5. Kenmore (brand) - Wikipedia

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   The brand first appeared on a four-drawer drop feed sewing machine sold from 1913 to 1919. [5] The first Kenmore washing machine was introduced in 1927. [6] The first Kenmore vacuum cleaners were introduced in 1932.

6. Midea Group - Wikipedia

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   Starting with only CN¥5,000 to open a workshop for the production of bottle lids in Beijiao, Shunde in 1968, He Xiangjian (Chinese: 何享健), the founder of the company, has since turned Midea into one of the most successful private companies in China, with sales revenue for the entire Group declared at US$ 40.5 billion for 2020 financial year, as well as listed on the main board of the ...

7. Volkswagen - Wikipedia

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   In October 2009 however, Volkswagen announced that its percentage in Porsche would be 49.9% for a cost of €3.9 billion (the 42.0% deal would have cost €3.3 billion). [123] On 1 March 2011, Volkswagen has finalised the purchase of Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS), Austria's leading specialty automobile distributor, for €3.3 billion ($4.55 ...