Companies

Duck Commander American hunting company based in West Monroe, Louisiana, best known for producing duck calls and related outdoor gear; gained national attention through a family-run business and…

Dunder Mifflin — fictional paper company from The Office Dunder Mifflin Dunder Mifflin is the fictional paper supply firm at the center of the U.S. TV series The Office, notable for its role as a setting, its real-world merchandising, and its cultural…

DuPont: history, innovations, products and controversies DuPont DuPont is a U.S. chemical company founded in 1802 that grew from a gunpowder mill into a global developer of polymers, coatings, agricultural products and industrial materials.

Duracell — overview, products, history and uses Duracell Duracell is a major consumer battery brand best known for copper-top alkaline cells in common sizes. This article covers its products, history, ownership, applications and environm…

Dutch East India Company (VOC): origins, powers, and legacy Dutch East India Company The VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) was a 17th–18th century Dutch chartered trading company, notable as an early joint‑stock, multinational enterprise with state‑like powe…

E-mart: South Korea’s Major Discount Retail Chain E-mart E-mart is a South Korean discount retail chain founded by Shinsegae in 1993, known for hypermarkets, supermarket formats, warehouse Traders, specialty stores and an integrated onli…

East Coast (train operating company) East Coast (train company) East Coast was a government-owned British train operator running high-speed passenger services on the East Coast Main Line from 2009 to 2015, taking over after a franchise default…

East India Company British joint-stock trading company (chartered 1600) that grew into a territorial power in India and China before state takeover after the 1857 uprising.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders British bus and coach bodybuilder founded in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1934, noted for regional manufacturing, a range of single- and double-deck bodies and a long service to public…

Eastern Air Lines — history, operations, decline and later revivals Eastern Air Lines Eastern Air Lines was a major U.S. carrier founded under Eddie Rickenbacker in 1929; it rose to prominence mid‑20th century, ceased mainline service in 1991 and saw later attempts…

Eastern Counties Railway: early London to East Anglia railway Eastern Counties Railway 19th-century English railway company that began passenger services in 1839, linking London suburbs with Romford and later Shoreditch and Colchester; a precursor of the Great Easter…

easyJet: British low-cost airline — history, operations and business model easyJet Overview of easyJet, the British low-cost carrier founded in 1995: its origins, network and bases, fleet and services, business model, and notable developments in European aviation…

Edeka Group: Germany's Largest Supermarket Cooperative Edeka Overview of Edeka, a major German supermarket cooperative: structure, store formats, history, products, market role and sustainability initiatives. Headquartered in Hamburg.

Edsel — Ford Motor Company automobile marque (1958–1960) Edsel Edsel was an automobile marque launched by Ford in 1957 and sold 1958–1960. Known for distinctive styling and a high-profile commercial failure, it produced several models and left…

EgyptAir — Egypt's national airline EgyptAir Comprehensive overview of EgyptAir: its origins, development, fleet and network, alliance membership, and notable events in its history.

El Al: Israel’s national airline El Al Overview of El Al, the Israeli flag carrier — origins, operations, security practices, destinations, and cultural role in transport and diplomacy.

Electric utility Company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity for sale; typically regulated and central to power systems, evolving with renewables, smart grids, and grid modernizat…

Electronic Arts (EA): history, major franchises, and business practices Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) is a major video game publisher known for franchises like FIFA, The Sims and Need for Speed. This article outlines its history, labels, platforms, business mod…

Element Skateboards American skateboard company founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff, known for decks, apparel and a roster of professional skaters. Based in Irvine, California, with a distinctive na…

Elf Aquitaine: French oil company and legacy of the Elf brand Elf Aquitaine Elf Aquitaine was a major French petroleum company that became part of the Total group; its industrial footprint, international operations and public controversies shaped late 20th…

Eli Lilly and Company American multinational pharmaceutical company founded in 1876, known for insulin production, psychiatric and diabetes medicines, large R&D programs, and global commercial operation…

Embraer — Brazilian aerospace manufacturer of civil and military aircraft Embraer Embraer is a major Brazilian aerospace company based in São José dos Campos that designs and builds regional airliners, business jets and military aircraft, with global customers a…

EMI: History and Influence of a Major Record Company EMI Overview of EMI (Electric and Musical Industries), its development, major labels and artists, key acquisitions and regulatory breakup, and its legacy in the recorded-music industry…

Emirates (airline): overview, history, fleet and global operations Emirates (airline) Comprehensive article on Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline: its history, ownership, fleet, route network, services, cargo operations and notable distinctions.

Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. American publisher known for the Encyclopædia Britannica, a long-running general encyclopedia, and for shifting from multi-volume print to digital reference and educational product…

Endemol — Dutch television production company and international format creator Endemol Endemol was a Netherlands-based television production and format company best known for global reality and game-show formats including Big Brother, Deal or No Deal and Fear Factor;…

English Electric — British industrial and engineering manufacturer English Electric Overview of English Electric, the British 20th-century industrial group (founded 1918) known for electric motors, transformers, locomotives, aircraft, missiles, turbines and early…

Eni: Italian Multinational Oil and Gas Company Eni Eni is Italy’s largest industrial company and an integrated oil and gas major, operating in exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals and growing low‑carbon activities acro…

Enron: Rise, Accounting Scandal, Bankruptcy, and Corporate Aftermath Enron History of Enron: its rise as a major energy trader, the 2001 accounting fraud and Chapter 11 collapse, subsequent creditor recovery, and the regulatory and corporate governance re…

Ensemble Studios: history, games and legacy of the RTS developer Ensemble Studios Ensemble Studios was an influential game developer (1995–2009) best known for the Age of Empires series, Age of Mythology, Halo Wars and the Genie engine; acquired by Microsoft in…

Epic Games: developer, engine maker, and digital storefront operator Epic Games Epic Games is an American video game developer and technology company known for Fortnite, the Unreal Engine, the Epic Games Store, and major console and PC releases.

Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label founded in 1953. Now part of Sony Music, it has signed major pop, rock and R&B acts and operates global affiliates and sub-companies.

Escort agency An escort agency arranges paid companionship and related services for clients. Services, operations, legal status and distinctions vary widely by jurisdiction and can include socia…

Esquire (magazine) American men's magazine founded in the early 1930s, known for long-form journalism, fashion, photography, and cultural commentary; currently published in the U.S. by the Hearst Cor…

Estée Lauder Companies: global makeup, skincare and fragrance house Estée Lauder Companies A concise overview of Estée Lauder Companies, the multinational beauty group founded by Estée Lauder, covering its history, brands, products, distribution and social initiatives.

Ethiopian Airlines — Ethiopia's flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines is Ethiopia's national airline based in Addis Ababa. Founded in 1945, it operates passenger and cargo services across Africa and worldwide from Bole Internationa…

Etihad Airways: Abu Dhabi’s national airline and long-haul carrier Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, established by royal decree in 2003 and based in Abu Dhabi, is a major UAE carrier known for long-haul international routes, premium cabins, Etihad Guest loyalty pr…

Europe Airpost — French cargo and mail airline Europe Airpost Europe Airpost is a French cargo airline based in Paris, operating mail and freight services across Europe and north Africa from hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Tangier.

EVA Air (EVA Airways Corporation) EVA Air EVA Air is a major Taiwanese international airline based near Taipei, operating passenger and cargo services to more than 40 destinations across Asia, Australia, Europe and North A…

Evergy — regional electric utility serving Kansas and parts of Missouri Evergy Evergy is an investor-owned electric utility formed by a merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy; it serves about 690,000 customers across the eastern third of Kansas and n…

Everipedia: for‑profit wiki and blockchain‑linked encyclopedia Everipedia Everipedia is a for‑profit, wiki-based online encyclopedia launched in 2015. It broadened editable content beyond traditional encyclopedias and experimented with blockchain incenti…

Extreme Pita (Canadian pita-based fast-food chain) Extreme Pita Fast-casual chain founded in 1997 in Mississauga, Ontario. Serves pita sandwiches, salads and flat-baked pitas with customizable fresh ingredients; operates over 225 locations in C…

ExxonMobil ExxonMobil is a major international oil and gas company formed by the 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil; it operates across exploration, refining, chemicals and fuels and has been inv…

FamilyMart — Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart FamilyMart is a major Japanese convenience store (konbini) chain, second to 7‑Eleven in Japan. It operates domestic outlets and a network of stores across several Asian countries,…

FedEx Express FedEx Express is the air and time-definite international delivery division of FedEx Corporation, operating a global cargo airline and hub-based distribution network centered in Mem…

Feldschlösschen — Switzerland’s largest brewery Feldschlösschen Feldschlösschen is a major Swiss brewery based in Rheinfelden, producing beers and other beverages; it is widely regarded as Switzerland’s largest brewer and is part of the Carlsbe…

Fender — American maker of electric guitars and basses Fender Fender is a leading American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses, known for iconic models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision and Jazz Bass and for shaping modern…

Ferrari S.p.A.: Italian sports cars and motorsport legacy Ferrari Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and a storied racing team, known for luxury road cars, Formula 1 success and limited, track-oriented model…