Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric SA (Euronext: SU) is a France-based multinational corporation that specializes in electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management.
Legrand (company) In 2011, Legrand was the largest globally for switches and sockets, with 20% of the global market, and it was also globally largest in cable management (15% of the global market), generating 75% of its turnover internationally.
The company is market leader in at least one of its main areas of business in 27 countries. It ranks second in India for sales of switches and sockets, and ranks first for miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and distribution boards (DBs). The Group is also expanding its product range with regards to sustainable development and energy saving technologies, and also has developed new products for photovoltaic installations and lighting control. Air Liquide. L'Air Liquide S.A., or Air Liquide (French pronunciation: [ɛʁ likid]; /ˌɛər lɨˈkiːd/; literally "Liquid Air"), is a French multinational company which supplies industrial gases and services to various industries including medical, chemical and electronic manufacturers.
Solvay (company) Solvay S.A. is a Belgian chemical company founded in 1863, with its head office in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels, Belgium.
In 2012, it realized 12.8 billion € in revenues, 2.1 billion € of REBITDA, 40% of its sales in emerging high-growth countries, 90% of its sales in markets where it is ranked among the top three manufacturers. It employs 29,100 people in 55 countries. Founded in 1863[2] by Ernest Solvay to produce sodium carbonate by the solvay process, the company has diversified into two major sectors of activity: chemicals and plastics. Before World War I, Solvay was the largest multination company in the world.[3] It was formerly also active in pharmaceuticals, but agreed to sell that entire division to Abbott Labs for €4.5 billion in September 2009,[4] a deal completed in February 2010.
The company is a supporter of the Solvay Conferences that were started by Ernest Solvay in 1911.[7] Saint-Gobain. Saint-Gobain S.A. is a French multinational corporation, founded in 1665 in Paris and headquartered on the outskirts of Paris, at La Défense and in Courbevoie.
Originally a mirror manufacturer, it now also produces a variety of construction and high-performance materials. History[edit] 1665-1789: Manufacture royale[edit] Since the middle of the 17th century, luxury products such as silk textiles, lace and mirrors were in high demand. In the 1660s, mirrors had become very popular among the upper classes of society: Italian cabinets, ballrooms, châteaux and ornate side tables and pier-tables were decorated with this expensive and luxurious product.
Colbert established by letters patent the public enterprise Manufacture royale de glaces de miroirs (French pronunciation: [manyfaktyʁ ʁwajal də ɡlas də miʁwaʁ], Royal Mirror-Glass Factory) in October 1665.[3] The company was created for a period of twenty years and would be financed in part by the State. An Early Saint-Gobain Emblem Companies: Lafarge. La Farge, LaFarge or Lafarge can refer to: People[edit] Companies[edit] Locations[edit]
Bouygues. Vinci (construction) The company was founded by Alexandre Giros and Louis Loucheur as Société Générale d’Entreprises S.A.
(SGE) in 1899.[4] In 1986 SGE acquired Sogea, a business founded in 1878.[4] In 1988 the company acquired Campenon Bernard, a business founded in 1920.[4] In 1991 SGE acquired Norwest Holst, a company founded in 1969.[4] In 2000 it changed its name to Vinci.[4] ArcelorMittal. History[edit] ArcelorMittal was created by the takeover of Western European steel maker Arcelor (Spain, France, and Luxembourg) by Indian-owned multinational steel maker Mittal Steel in 2006, at a cost of €40.37 per share, approximately $33 billion total.
Mittal Steel launched a hostile takeover bid which replaced a previous planned merger between Arcelor and Severstal, which had lacked sufficient shareholder approval. The resulting merged business was named ArcelorMittal and is headquartered in Luxembourg.[4][5] The resulting firm produced approximately 10% of the world's steel, and was by far the world's largest steel company. Alstom. Vallourec. Vallourec S.A. is a multinational company headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France, which provides solutions to energy industries, as well as the industrial sector, such as the construction, automotive, and mechanical industries.
Vallourec specializes in hot rolled seamless steel tubes, expandable tubular technology, automotive parts, and stainless steel. Vallourec shares are listed on NYSE Euronext and joined the CAC 40 index on December 18, 2006. Vallourec has 23,177 employees, numerous integrated manufacturing facilities, advanced R&D operations, and a presence in more than 20 countries. History[edit] Vallourec’s history started near the end of 19th century, after the Mannesmann’s brothers discovered a process for rolling seamless steel tubes in Germany.
Sanofi. Sanofi S.A. is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France, as of 2014 the world's fifth-largest by prescription sales.[2] The company was formed as Sanofi-Aventis in 2004 by the merger of Aventis and Sanofi-Synthélabo, which were each the product of several previous mergers.
It changed its name to Sanofi in May 2011. Sanofi engages in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical drugs principally in the prescription market, but the firm also develops over-the-counter medication. The company covers 7 major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, central nervous system, diabetes, internal medicine, oncology, thrombosis and vaccines (it is the world's largest producer of the latter through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur).[3] Sanofi is a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA).[4] PPR (company) Kering (previously known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute and PPR until 18 June 2013) is a French multinational company which develops a worldwide brand portfolio (luxury, sport & lifestyle divisions) distributed in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1963 by businessman François Pinault and is now run by his son François-Henri Pinault.
It is quoted on Euronext Paris and is a constituent of the CAC 40 index. On 22 March 2013, Pinault announced that the group would rename itself as Kering, and was approved by shareholders on 18 June 2013.[6][7] L'Oréal. "Loreal" redirects here. This can also be the adjective related to lore. The L'Oréal Group is a French cosmetics and beauty company, headquartered in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France.[2] It is the world's largest cosmetics company, and has a registered office in Paris[3] It has developed activities in the field of cosmetics, concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes and hair care, the company is active in the dermatological, tissue engineering and pharmaceutical fields and is the top nanotechnology patent-holder in the United States.[4] History[edit] In 1909, Eugène Schueller, a young French chemist, developed a hair dye formula called Auréale.
LVMH. Financial data[edit] Corporate structure[edit] LVMH is based in 30 avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement, Paris, France.[2] The company is listed on the Euronext Paris exchange,[9] and is a constituent of the CAC 40 index. As of 2010, the group had revenues of €20.3 billion with a net income of just over €3 billion.[1] The group currently employs more than 83,000 people.[1] 30% of LVMH's staff work in France. LVMH operates over 2,400 stores worldwide.[10] Its current business plan aims to tightly control the brands it manages in order to maintain and heighten the perception of luxury relating to their products. Groupe Danone. The Groupe Danone is a French food-products multinational corporation based in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Pernod Ricard. Publicis. On 28 July 2013, it was announced that Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Group would merge to form Publicis Omnicom Group.[3] France Télécom.
Orange S.A., formerly France Télécom S.A., is a French multinational telecommunications corporation. Vivendi. Essilor. Essilor International S.A. is a French company that produces ophthalmic lenses along with ophthalmic optical equipment. Veolia Environnement. GDF Suez. GDF SUEZ head office. Électricité de France. EADS. The Airbus Group is a European multinational aerospace and defence corporation registered in the Netherlands and a defence and military contractor worldwide.
The group consists of the three business divisions Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters.[5] The company was originally formed as the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) on 10 July 2000 by the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (DASA), and Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA).
Safran. Total S.A. Technip. Banks & Insurance. Crédit Agricole. Société Générale. BNP Paribas. AXA. Unibail-Rodamco. Carrefour. Capgemini. Gemalto. STMicroelectronics. Michelin. Renault. Accor.