1. Tanduay Distillers, Inc. - Philippine alcoholic beverage company. Tanduay's history may be traced back to Elas Menchatorre, who once ran a distillery in Hagonoy, Bulacan. Valentin Teus e Yrisarry bought the distillery in 1856 and added it to his company. Six years later, the original Tanduay distillery was built as a purifying plant in Isla de Tanduay, which is located between Manila's Quiapo and San Miguel districts. Every bottle of Tanduay continues to display the Ynchausti family crest. As there are no records of the product names made by these two distilleries, it can be assumed that all alcoholic beverages of the time were sold without brand names or unique labels and were referred to by their generic names: Elizalde & Company, Inc. sold the Tanduay brand and associated assets of Tanduay Distillery, Inc. to Twin Ace Holdings Corporation on May 18, 1988. Twin Ace Holdings Corporation is a corporation owned by Lucio Tan. The plant's modernization and expansion program were started by the new administration, nearly tripling the distillery's capacity. Asian Pacific Equity Corporation (PSE: APEC), a business that Lucio Tan also owns and controls, swapped shares with Twin Ace's current shareholders on July 8, 1999, acquiring full ownership of Twin Ace Holdings Corporation. o The original Tanduay distillery got its name from the island of Tanduay, which is a triangleshaped section of Manila bordered by the rivers of San Miguel and San Sebastian. "Tanduay" derives from the Filipino word "tangwáy," which also meant "low-lying land" and was used to refer to a peninsula. This was due to the fact that during the rainy season the entire region, including neighbouring Quiapo, frequently flooded. "Tanguay" in Cebuano denoted a marketplace for tubâ (palm wine). How Tanduay is made: The process of creating Tanduay rum begins in the cane fields of Negros Occidental, the Philippines' largest sugar production region with the biggest facilities and mills. this gives Tanduay unique acess to the finest A-grade sugarcane which their rums are created. 2. Standard Appliances Founder: Clement and Hazel Gander established Standard Refrigeration in 1947, which later became Standard TV & Appliance. Jeff Jarvis- President and Co-owner at Standard TV and Appliance One of the most recognized names for a variety of household necessities in the Philippines is this appliance manufacturer, which is owned by Filipinos. The company creates products including stoves, blender juicers, rice cookers, electric fans, washing machines, etc. using straightforward, dependable technologies. All of the products are well-designed, user-friendly, and reasonably priced after taking into account the genuine needs of the Filipino household. o o o o 3. Adidas This one began in a little German Bavarian town. Adi Dassler began his business in his mother's laundry room before registering the Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik in 1924 and beginning his mission to equip athletes with the greatest gear. At the age of 49, Adi Dassler decided to start afresh, registered the "Adi Dassler adidas Sportschuhfabrik," and began operations in the sleepy hamlet of Herzogenaurach with 47 workers. He registered a shoe that had the adidas 3-Stripes, which would go on to become famous, in the same year. From small beginnings to a successful worldwide enterprise The idea behind EQT was to create a shoe that would simply serve as an item of "equipment" for athletes, providing only the bare minimum in terms of protection, comfort, and performance while eliminating all extra features. The key assets of Adidas are its physical and human resources. It keeps FUTURE teams, teams of experts from many fields who investigate novel materials, cutting-edge research, manufacturing techniques, and consumer insights to come up with fresh concepts. o The company's product portfolio includes footwear, apparel and accessories such as bags, sun glasses, fitness equipment, and balls. 4. PUMA Puma/Founder- Rudolf Dassler - The third-largest sportswear producer in the world is Puma. Rudolf Dassler created the company in 1948. (1898–1974). Rudolf Dassler and his brother Adolf "Adi" Dassler founded Gebrüder, often known as the Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory, in 1924. The production of the primary components of PUMA such as polyester, cotton, and leather, accounts for more than half of PUMA's environmental impacts. Puma have consequently established challenging goals that must be met in order to address this issue head-on. By 2021, nearly all of our polyester used in clothing, over 99% of our cotton, and all of our leather footwear will have come from sustainable sources. Up until 2025, we should acquire all of our cotton, polyester, leather, down feathers, paper, and cardboard from more environmentally friendly sources. - 5. Samsung Samsung Group/Founder- Lee Byung-chul Is Samsung Corporation a multinational company? Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It comprises numerous subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean chaebol. What does Samsung invest in? Our major investment areas semiconductors, telecommunication, software, internet, bio engineering and medical industry from start-ups to established companies that are about to be listed on the stock market. - - Samsung's electronics division began producing inexpensive TV sets for the Sanyo brand back in 1970, but over time it evolved into a creative business that became a pioneer in the creation of big flat-screen displays, plasma Televisions, and cutting-edge smartphones. The Samsung Group, also known as simply Samsung (Korean: [sams]) (stylized as SMSUNG), is a South Korean multinational industrial company with its headquarters in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It is the largest chaebol (or conglomerate) in the country (business conglomerate). Samsung has the eighth-highest worldwide brand value as of 2020. How Samsung build its barand - In 1938, Lee Byung-chul established Samsung as a commercial business. The group expanded into industries like food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail over the course of the following three decades. Samsung entered the shipbuilding and construction industries in the middle of the 1970s after first entering the electronics sector in the late 1960s. Samsung was divided into five business groups after Lee's passing in 1987: Samsung Group, Shinsegae Group, CJ Group and Hansol Group, and JoongAng Group. key Resources - Human, intellectual, and brand value are all things that Samsung takes seriously. For instance, the company has a reputation for offering high-quality items that are both longlasting and specifically tailored for each target consumer category. 6. Epson Epson was started in May 1942, by former K employee and local clock shop owner Hisao Yamazaki. Suwa, Nagano, Japan's Hattori. -Seiko Epson Corporation, or simply known as Epson, is a Japanese multinational electronics company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers and informationand imaging-related equipment. - Following its listing on the first division of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the firm went public in June 2003. The business has been a part of the Nikkei Stock Average index since 2017. Almost 10% of the outstanding shares of Seiko Epson are still owned by Seiko Group Corporation (also known as K. Hattori, Hattori Seiko, and Seiko Holdings), but Seiko Group has no management or operational control over Seiko Epson. - The goal of Epson X Investment Company (EXI) is to use business investment to help solve social problems and launch new companies with business partners. As a completely owned subsidiary of the Seiko Epson Group, EXI was founded in April 2020. With the "EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership," a CVC that it co-founded with Global Brain Corporation, EXI makes investments in companies all across the world. The CVC has a 5-billion-yen fund amount. EXI engages in more than just investing. It combines the strengths of the Seiko Epson Group, its "efficient, compact, and precision" technologies, and its global production and sales network with the new technologies and business models of startups in order to foster open innovation and collaboration, foster the expansion of startups, and produce new value. 7. Honda Honda Motor Company/Founders Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa Honda Motor Co., Ltd.- is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. - - Japanese engineer and businessman Soichiro Honda (, Honda Sichir, 17 November 1906 – 5 August 1991) founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 1948 and oversaw the company's growth from a small wooden shack producing bicycle motors to a large global auto and motorcycle manufacturer. Honda established Tkai Seiki in 1937 to create piston rings for Toyota. After the war, Honda reconnected with Takeo Fujisawa, a buddy he had known from the time the latter was a piston ring supplier to the Nakajima Aircraft Company. Honda hired Fujisawa in 1949, and he managed the business' finances and assisted with its growth. Environment Resources Business Honda have established recycling business models for resources that are discarded as waste by car dealerships of Honda ("car dealerships") and other related businesses in Japan, and offer consulting services regarding waste materials for car dealerships. It also supply printing paper used for Honda catalogs and calendars. Just like the human body, industry depends on the existence of both arteries and veins. In this analogy, if Honda’s manufacturing operations are the arteries, then recovering end-of-life products and putting them to effective use again are the veins. As well as supporting Honda’s manufacture of products, Honda Trading is contributing to the formation of a recycling society through businesses that create systems for the unlimited recycling of those products. Our Environmental Resources Business is also promoting the resource recycling business of the Honda Group and contributing to a carbonfree society. 8. SM Malls Who founded SM malls? Henry Sy Sr.- In 1958, Henry Sy Sr. started his first company, ShoeMart (SM), a small shoe store in Carriedo, Manila,Phillipines. He initially focused on buying large supplies of shoes from the United States. His business expanded as he transformed his shoe store into a department store. When did SM Mall get its start? Although SM Supermalls began in 1985 with the inauguration of SM North EDSA, it wasn't until the establishment of SM City Sta in the early 1990s that the "malling phenomenon" became well recognized. In 1990, Mesa, and in 1991, SM Megamall. How effective has SM Investment Corporation been? The company's persistent dedication to sustainability, adherence to core principles, provision of consistent returns, and asset growth are a few of the main forces propelling the organization ahead and consistently producing value for its shareholders. - SM Supermalls, also simply known as SM is a chain of shopping malls owned by Philippinesbased SM Prime. It has 82 shopping malls in the Philippines as of November 2022 and has seven malls in China. 9. Nike Nike/Founder- Phil Knight Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight established the business on January 25, 1964, under the name "Blue Ribbon Sports." On May 30, 1971, the company changed its name to Nike, Inc. The business is named after the Greek goddess of triumph, Nike. - Nike, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that creates, develops, produces, markets, and sells shoes, clothes, equipment, accessories, and services on a global scale. The business has its headquarters in the Portland metro region, close to Beaverton, Oregon. [4] With sales exceeding US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022, it is both the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel as well as a significant manufacturer of sports equipment 10. Prada Prada/Founder- Mario Prada Milan, Italy, 1913- Fratelli Prada, a leather goods store in Milan, was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother Martino. The store's initial inventory included handbags, imported English steamer trunks, and animal products. What does Prada stand for? Frank Ocean can spell “Prada.” He's made sure everyone is aware by listing out each the luxury Italian brand's name in a new ad posted to their campaign. But he's not just spelling! In a second video, he's also given “Prada” a new meaning as an acronym: “Programming Rhythms And Dancing Again.” What materials does Prada use? Miuccia Prada - Prada's aesthetic evolution chooses nylon as its preferred form of expression. A synthetic fiber that generates a functional, resistant, shiny and tactile fabric borrowed from the world of workwear and transformed, by Miuccia Prada, into the best known symbol of her subversive approach to refinement. 11. Nissin Nissin Foods/Founder- Momofuku Ando - a Young Man Brimming with Entrepreneurial Spirit. NISSIN FOODS founder Momofuku Ando was born in 1910, a year in which Halley's Comet made a close Earth approach. - Chuko Sosha was founded in Japan on September 1, 1948, by Taiwanese immigrant Go PekHok (1910–2007), also known by his Japanese name Momofuku Ando, who invented instant ramen in 1958. Ten years later, the company released Chikin Ramen, the first instant ramen noodle product (Chicken Ramen). The business was renamed to Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. shortly after that. In 1970, the company founded a US subsidiary called Nissin Foods, and in 1972 it began selling instant ramen noodles under the brand name Top Ramen. Momofuku Ando created both instant noodles in 1958 and cup noodles in 1971. Nissin Foods is based in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. - In order to realize the NISSIN FOODS Group's objective of being a "EARTH FOOD CREATOR," the NISSIN ACADEMY, our internal university, was created in fiscal 2021. It encourages constructive internal rivalry and facilitates employees' independent career growth. We offer training for all employees, self-improvement programs, and specialized training like management development training for potential managers and training for departmental heads. -Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. is a Japanese international food company that specializes in the production and sale of convenience food and instant noodles. Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. Nissin Cisco Co., Ltd. 12. Emperador Brandy One of the three businesses in the Alliance Global Group is Emerador Distilleries, which is run by Dr. Andrew Tan, a self-made Chinese Filipino billionaire with interests in fast food, real estate, and alcohol. - However, as it incorporates neutralized spirits alcohol derived from sugar cane, the 2010released Emperador Lite expression is regarded as a "cut brandy" rather than a real brandy by international standards. - What are the products of Emperador? Its products are offered under brands such as Emperador Deluxe, Andy Player Whisky, Smirnoff Mule, The Dalmore and Jura Scotch single malt whiskies, Emperador Brandy, Emperador Light, Fundador, and The Bar. The firm operates through two segments: Brandy and Scotch Whisky. 13. Amazon Jeff Bezos - is an American entrepreneur, media proprietor, investor, and commercial astronaut.[3][4] He is the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon - Bezos made the decision to launch an online bookshop in late 1993 after learning that the Internet was expanding at a rate of 2300% per year.[46] He and his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, quit their positions at D. E. Shaw and founded Amazon on July 5, 1994, in a rented garage in Bellevue, Washington, after writing its business plan on a cross-country drive from New York City to Seattle.[47][48] With Bezos at the helm and Scott playing an integral role in its operation—writing checks, maintaining the company's books, and negotiating the company's first freight contracts—the framework was set for this garage-run business to grow exponentially. - What are the services of Amazon? What We Do Amazon Store. We work every day to earn and keep customers' trust. ... Devices and Services. From Alexa and Echo, Fire TV, Fire Tablets, and more, customers are using devices and services to make their daily lives easier and more enjoyable. Amazon Web Services. ... Delivery and Logistics. ... Entertainment 14. Apple Apple/Founders Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak - Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, two college dropouts with a mission to transform how people saw computers, created Apple Computers, Inc. on April 1, 1976. Computers needed to be made small enough for people to use them in their homes or workplaces, according to Jobs and Wozniak. - - - The four Unix-like operating systems created by Apple Inc. are iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Mobile devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, as well as digital media players like the Apple TV and smartwatches like the Apple Watch, all use these technologies. Apple has raised $375M in total over 2 funds, the most recent of which being the European tet fund. This $75 million fund was announced on January 15, 2022. Apple has financed 28 projects. When Globalstar raised $252M on February 28, 2023, that was their most recent investment. Apple, a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. 15. Coca-cola John Pemberton, M.D. -The first glass of Coca-Cola was sold on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta by Dr. John Pemberton. In its first year, Coca-Cola served nine drinks each day, making it a new beverage. -1892, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Resources - We obtain a variety of ingredients from complex worldwide supply chains, including agricultural raw materials like nuts, herbs, and dairy, as well as agricultural raw materials like sugarcane, sugar beet, corn, fruits, coffee, tea, and soybeans. - The Coca-Cola Company is a true multinational company that produces, sells, and markets a variety of beverages. The company has grown its product portfolio to over 200 brands and sales in more than 200 nations and territories since launching its first product in 1886. 16. Toblerone Theodor Tobler 1908. Theodor Tobler, Jean Tobler's son, and Emil Baumann, Theodor Tobler's cousin, create the distinctive chocolate bar Toblerone after discovering white caramel. It stood out thanks to its unique recipe, triangular shape, and instantly identifiable branding. - Mondelez Worldwide The brand has been held by US business Mondelez International since 2012 (successor of Kraft Foods Inc., which had acquired Toblerone from owner Jacobs Suchard in 1990). - Swiss milk makes up the majority of the milk in Toblerone. In our special nougat recipe, almonds are combined with honey, sugar, and egg white. This nougat provides the Toblerone bar its distinctive flavor. 17. Uratex founder Robert G. Cheng Under a santol tree, Uratex founder Robert G. Cheng started his dream of providing high quality foams and affordable mattresses for every Filipino to lie on. Together with his wife Natividad Y. Cheng, they built Polyfoam Chemical Corporation in 1968 with a capital of Php 4,000 and the help of 10 employees What are the products of Uratex? Products Mattresses. Pillows. Foldables. Sofa Beds. Bed Accessories. Mothers, Infants & Kids. Monoblocks. - Uratex, a leading brand for foam, mattress, and plastic furniture, also caters to various businesses through its Industrial and Institutional team better known as Uratex for Business. We are committed to delivering the latest innovative solutions to meet our customers' needs and expectations. 18. Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton- Louis Vuitton/Founder - - - Paris, France, 1854 Vuitton established the Louis Vuitton brand in 1854 on Paris' Rue Neuve des Capucines. The HJ Cave Osilite trunk was stackable, as Louis Vuitton had seen. The flat-topped trunks with Trianon fabric that Vuitton introduced in 1858 were light and watertight. Louis Vuitton is well known for using some of the finest materials and craftsmanship to create their designer bags. The key materials they use to produce their range of iconic bags are coated canvas, leather, and exotic skins. The hardware of the bags will be made from brass or gold Louis Vuitton multinational holding and conglomerate specializing in luxury goods, headquartered in Paris. 19. OPPO Tony Chen - Oppo is a Chinese electronics company with its main office in Dongguan that was started by Chen Mingyong in 2001. Founded in 2004, the business quickly established a reputation by offering premium Blu-ray players, amplifiers, and headphones. and the Oppo Corporation. In China, the trademark Oppo was first registered in 2001, and it was made public in 2004. They have since spread throughout the entire world. With more than 200,000 retail locations selling its smartphones, Oppo overtook Huawei as the largest smartphone manufacturer in China in June 2016. - OPPO created the curved body of the Find X5 Pro using nanometer microcrystalline ceramic as the smartphone's main material, which was chosen for its wear-resistant and structural properties as well as its ability to create a "unified and streamlined body." Typically, smartphones are made from glass, metal, or plastic. 20. Ferrari Enzo Ferrari - Enzo Ferrari was an Italian race car driver and businessman who founded the Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix racing team and later the Ferrari car company. Il Drake or "il Commendatore" were two of his well-known nicknames. In his later years, he was frequently referred to as "il Grande Vecchio" or "l'Ingegnere" (the Engineer) (the Great Old Man). - Ownership History of Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari, an Alfa Romeo-sponsored racing team, in 1939. Following World War II, Enzo went it alone and began producing cars bearing the Ferrari brand. In 1947, the first vehicle with the Ferrari logo was built. -Basically, Ferraris are made of different types of materials to deliver high-performance. Some of the most common materials include premium leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum, to name a few. The frame and engine of the supercar are made with aluminum.