Michelin Michelin is a French tyre maker founded in 1889, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand. It is one of the world's largest tyre manufacturers and also publishes the Michelin Guide.
Microsoft Corporation: Overview, Products, History and Impact Microsoft Comprehensive overview of Microsoft: its products, platforms, history, business model and significance in computing, gaming and cloud services.
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Miele — German maker of premium domestic and commercial appliances Miele Miele is a family-owned German manufacturer of household and commercial appliances and fitted kitchens, known for engineering, longevity and a premium market position.
Migros: Swiss cooperative supermarket and retail group Migros Migros is Switzerland’s largest retail cooperative, founded in 1925. It operates supermarkets, private-label brands and a range of cultural, educational and financial services acro…
Mikoyan (MiG) — Russian fighter aircraft design bureau Mikoyan Mikoyan, commonly known as MiG, is a Russian aircraft design bureau famed for fighter designs since 1939; it became part of a national aerospace consolidation and remains influenti…
Miller Brewing Company — American brewing firm and major beer brands Miller Brewing Company Miller Brewing Company, founded in Milwaukee in 1855 by Frederick Miller, grew from a regional brewery into a national brand known for Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Miller Genu…
Milton Bradley Company: American maker of board games and toys Milton Bradley Company A concise overview of the Milton Bradley Company: its founding in 1860, notable games and toys, development into a national brand, and later acquisition by Hasbro in 1984.
Minute Maid Minute Maid is a global beverage brand owned by The Coca‑Cola Company, best known for fruit juices, juice drinks and for commercializing orange juice from concentrate.
Mitsubishi Motors — Japanese automobile manufacturer and global marque Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors is the automotive division of the Mitsubishi Group, founded in 1970. It builds passenger cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles and electrified models and operates…
Mojang Studios Swedish game developer best known for creating Minecraft; founded by Markus Persson in 2009, acquired by Microsoft in 2014 and rebranded as Mojang Studios in 2020.
Molson — Canadian brewery and historic brewing company Molson Molson is a Canadian brewery founded in 1786. This article reviews its origins, core products, corporate development, and cultural role in Canada and internationally.
Monarch Airlines (UK leisure carrier, 1967–2017) Monarch Airlines British leisure and low-cost carrier founded in 1967, first flew Luton–Madrid in 1968, and ceased operations in October 2017. Served holiday destinations across Europe and beyond.
Monogram Pictures: A Brief History of Hollywood's Leading Poverty Row Studio Monogram Pictures Monogram Pictures was an American low‑budget film studio (1931–1953) known for B‑movies, series and westerns. In 1953 it rebranded as Allied Artists; its legacy survives through Al…
Monster Energy — brand overview, products, marketing, and health notes Monster Energy Monster Energy is a global energy drink brand known for high-caffeine beverages, distinctive branding and extensive sports and music sponsorships; product lines vary in ingredients…
Monstercat: Independent Canadian electronic music label and platform Monstercat Monstercat is a Vancouver-based independent label and music brand known for frequent single-track releases, two imprint styles, artist-friendly deals, game and streaming partnershi…
Monte dei Paschi di Siena Italian retail bank founded in 1472, the world's oldest surviving bank; headquartered in Siena, it became a major Italian banking group and later underwent restructuring and state-…
Montgomery Ward American retail company founded in 1872, known for pioneering mail-order catalogs and department stores; closed its brick-and-mortar stores around 2000 and later returned as an onl…
Montreal Wanderers (early professional ice hockey team) Montreal Wanderers Early 20th-century Montreal ice hockey club noted for rapid success and for being a founding member of the NHL; known as the Redbands and Stanley Cup champions between 1906 and 191…
Morrisons — British supermarket chain Morrisons Overview of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (Morrisons), a major UK supermarket group: history, operations, branding, market position and notable developments.
Moscow Center of SPARC Technologies (MCST) Russian microprocessor developer founded in 1992. MCST designs Elbrus and SPARC-based CPUs for desktops, servers and specialized systems, emphasizing domestic architectures and sof…
Moshi Moshi Records Independent London-based record label known for early releases by Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Kate Nash and other indie/electronic acts; named after the Japanese telephone greeting.
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Motor Rail (Simplex) — British builder of narrow-gauge internal-combustion locomotives Motor Rail British locomotive maker founded 1911 in Bedford. Known for Simplex petrol and diesel narrow-gauge locomotives, major WWI supplier of trench railways; renamed Simplex Mechanical Ha…
Mountain Dew: overview, history, varieties, and cultural impact Mountain Dew Mountain Dew is a citrus-flavored soft drink produced by PepsiCo, known for a bright citrus taste, higher caffeine than many colas, many flavor variants, and prominent youth-orient…
MTR Corporation Hong Kong's principal railway operator and property developer, known for its urban rail network, airport and cross-border services, transit‑oriented development model, and internat…
Mugen Motorsports (M-TEC): Japanese performance specialist and racing partner Mugen Motorsports Mugen Motorsports (M-TEC) is an independent Japanese engine tuner and parts maker closely associated with Honda. Founded in 1973, it builds performance parts and competes in multip…
Mushroom Records (Australian record company) Mushroom Records Independent Australian record label founded in 1972 in Melbourne; influential in promoting domestic artists, later merged with Festival Records and integrated into global distribut…
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Namco: Japanese video game and amusement company Namco Namco is a Japanese entertainment company known for landmark arcade games such as Pac‑Man, Galaga, Dig Dug and Xevious and for operating arcades and amusement facilities.
Namibian Sun The Namibian Sun is a daily English-language tabloid launched in 2007 in Namibia. Published by Namibia Media Holdings, it targets younger readers and complements the publisher’s Ge…
National Air Traffic Services (NATS) — United Kingdom air navigation provider National Air Traffic Services Overview of NATS, the UK company that plans and provides air traffic control, its responsibilities, structure, history, technologies, and role in aviation safety and efficiency.
National Airlines (1934–1980): a U.S. domestic carrier National Airlines National Airlines was a U.S. domestic airline founded in 1934, based in Miami and known for coast-to-coast service. It operated propeller and early jet aircraft and was acquired by…
National Beef — American beef processor and food products company National Beef National Beef is a U.S.-based beef processing company headquartered in Kansas City. It produces boxed beef, consumer-ready cuts, portioned beef, leather and other by-products for d…
National Express East Anglia Overview of National Express East Anglia, the National Express Group franchise for the Greater Anglia rail network, its routes, services, history and role in regional rail in easte…
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) National Stock Exchange of India Leading Indian securities exchange based in Mumbai, the NSE operates electronic trading across equities, derivatives, debt and ETFs and manages the NIFTY benchmark family for domes…
NatWest (National Westminster Bank) — UK retail and commercial bank NatWest National Westminster Bank, known as NatWest, is a major UK retail and commercial bank. Founded from 19th‑century predecessors, it provides personal and business banking and is part…
Naughty Dog (video game developer) Naughty Dog Naughty Dog is an American video game developer known for narrative-driven, technically ambitious series including Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, Uncharted, and The Last of Us.
Naver: South Korea’s leading internet portal and digital services company Naver Naver is a South Korean internet company known for its dominant search portal, integrated online services (blogs, news, maps, webtoons) and platforms for content creators and adver…
NEC Corporation NEC NEC Corporation is a Japanese multinational provider of information technology and network solutions, founded in 1899 and known for computing, semiconductors and public-sector syst…
Nelvana — Canadian animation studio and children's media producer Nelvana Nelvana is a Toronto-based animation studio founded in 1971, known for family-focused TV series and films and for shaping Canadian animation through production, co-productions and…
Nerd Corps Entertainment Canadian computer-animation studio known for Slugterra and Storm Hawks; founded in Vancouver and acquired by DHX Media (later WildBrain) in 2014.
Nestlé — Swiss multinational food and beverage company Nestlé Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company and the world's largest food producer by revenue. Founded in the 19th century, it makes products from infant nutrition and…
Netflix: Streaming service, studio, and digital entertainment company Netflix Overview of Netflix: history from DVD-by-mail to global streaming and production, service features and devices, original content, regional availability, technology and industry imp…
Neuhaus (chocolatier): Belgian maker of pralines and luxury confections Neuhaus (chocolatier) Neuhaus is a historic Belgian chocolatier founded in 1857, credited with inventing the filled chocolate praline. The brand produces chocolates, biscuits and ice cream and exports w…
New Line Cinema American film studio founded in 1967 by Robert Shaye; grew from independent distributor to major studio label, best known for genre films and The Lord of the Rings; later folded in…
