Koch Industries is one of the largest privately held companies in the world, with a diversified portfolio of businesses engaged in a variety of industries, including chemicals, polymers and fibers, energy, minerals, fertilizers, ranching, finance, and real estate.
Founded in 1940 by Fred Koch as Wood River Oil and Refining Company
In 1967, the company was renamed Koch Industries in honor of Fred Koch
Since then, Koch Industries has grown significantly through acquisitions and internal development
It is now one of the largest companies in the US, with revenues of around $115 billion
Cargill is a privately held global food and agriculture corporation that operates in 70 countries. It is one of Koch Industries' main competitors in the agriculture and commodities sector.
ExxonMobil is a multinational oil and gas corporation that operates in over 40 countries. It competes with Koch Industries in the energy sector.
Dow Chemical is a multinational chemical corporation that operates in more than 60 countries. It is a competitor of Koch Industries in the chemicals and polymers sector.
Koch Industries trades and processes commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, and coal.
Koch Industries produces polymers and fibers used in a variety of products, including electronics, textiles, and automotive materials.
Koch Industries manufactures and distributes fertilizers used in agriculture.
Koch Industries produces and refines petroleum, natural gas, and other energy products.
Koch Industries is a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of businesses engaged in a variety of industries, including chemicals, polymers and fibers, energy, minerals, fertilizers, ranching, finance, and real estate.
Koch Industries is owned by the Koch family, one of the wealthiest families in the world.
No, Koch Industries is a privately held company, meaning it is not publicly traded on a stock exchange.
Koch Industries had revenues of around $115 billion in 2019.
Yes, Koch Industries has a charitable foundation called the Koch Foundation, which supports various programs in education, arts, and entrepreneurship.