Founded in 1946, Sony, primarily a technology giant, initially produced electric rice cookers in the late 1940s before becoming a major player in electronics and gaming.
Founded in 1865, Nokia, now a global tech leader, started with toilet paper production in 1960.
Founded in 1938, began as a trading company for fish, fruits, and groceries, evolving into a diverse conglomerate with affiliates like Samsung Electronics and Samsung Heavy Industries.
Lego, known for its plastic construction toys, shifted from selling wooden toys in 1932 to producing its iconic interlocking bricks starting in 1949.
Italy-based Automobili Lamborghini S.P.A., known for luxury sports cars and SUVs, originally began in 1948 by producing and selling tractors named Lamborghini Trattori.
Initially selling soaps and candles, Colgate, now a global brand, is widely recognized for its oral hygiene products, used by over half of households worldwide.
LG Group, began with Lucky Cream and now operates globally with diverse products in tonics, telecommunications, and chemicals across 80 countries.
Founded in 1905, Swiss-based Nestle, the world's largest publicly held food and drink processing company, began with condensed milk and infant formula.
Founded in 1994, Amazon started as an online bookstore and has grown into a diverse tech giant offering e-commerce, advertising, streaming, and cloud computing services.
The Coca-Cola Company started by selling patent medicine or syrup before gaining global recognition for producing the iconic soft drink Coca-Cola.