More than 100 years ago, the BFW aircraft factory, the predecessor of BMW, was established. From aircraft wings to the BMW empire, the leap is truly amazing. In addition to BMW, there are also other famous companies that are down-to-earth and assess the situation at the same time, and build their business empires step by step. From today's perspective, there is still a lot to learn from them who were "weird" in the past. 1. A century of aircraft engine achievements BMW BMW is a world-renowned manufacturer of luxury cars, aircraft engines, off-road vehicles, and motorcycles. The Z series is BMW's entry-level sports car. As the most successful and most profitable manufacturer of high-end automobiles and motorcycles in the world today, BMW cars are still the eager pursuit of many Chinese people, but few people know how BMW developed from an aircraft engine manufacturer to a Limousine is the leading enterprise. Weird history: On March 7, 1916, BFW, an aircraft engine manufacturer, was born in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is world-famous for manufacturing streamlined bi-wing reconnaissance aircraft. In 1917, the company was officially named Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, also known as BMW. In 1922, BMW developed the first motorcycle engine. The first "BMW" car was manufactured in Eisenach in 1929, and the legend of BMW's first serialized car was born. 2. Toyota "woven" by the loom factory Toyota Motor Corporation, an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and Bunkyo District, Tokyo, belongs to the Mitsui Zaibatsu, a world-renowned automobile company. Early cars: Toyota, Crown, Crown, and Corolla cars were famous for a while, and the Cressida and Lexus luxury cars developed later were also very famous. Such an automobile empire was started by an automatic loom factory. Weird history: In 1896, Toyoda Sakichi (father of Kiichiro Toyoda) invented the "Toyota-style steam-powered loom"; in 1933, the Automobile Department was established; in 1934, an automobile production plant was founded; in 1936, the Toyota AA sedan came out; in 1947, The first small car was successfully trial-produced; in 1982, Toyota Motor Industry Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales Corporation merged to form Toyota Motor Corporation. 3. The Procter & Gamble Empire lit by candles Procter & Gamble is currently one of the world's largest daily necessities companies and a Fortune 500 company. It owns many high-quality brands such as Head & Shoulders, Safeguard, Olay, SK-II, Crest, and Tide. Its products include fabrics and Home care, hair and beauty, baby and family care, health care, food and beverages, etc. Such a powerful daily chemical empire started by selling candles. Weird history: In 1837, English immigrant William Pocket and Irish immigrant James Gamble cooperated to produce and sell soap and candles. The production of candles was stopped in the 1920s; in 1879, "Ivory" soap was developed; in 1933, Procter & Gamble took the lead. Dreft, a synthetic laundry detergent, was launched; in 1934, P&G launched Drene: the first synthetic shampoo; in 1946, Tide, the "laundry miracle", was launched. 4. Samsung Electronics Empire under Grain Processing Samsung Electronics is one of the largest electronics industry companies in South Korea and the largest subsidiary of the Samsung Group. Among the list of the 100 most famous trademarks in the world, Samsung Electronics is the only Korean trademark and a symbol of Korean national industry, involving many fields such as electronics, finance, machinery, and chemistry. However, such an electronics industry empire began with food processing. Weird history: In 1936, the "Father of Samsung" Lee Byung-chul founded the Synergy Rice Milling Institute; in 1938, the Samsung Chamber of Commerce was established; in 1951, Samsung C&T Co., Ltd. (Cheil Jedang Industry Co., Ltd./Cheil Wool Industry Co., Ltd./Cheil A flour mill/fertilizer plant for sugar production was built); Samsung Electronics Industry was established in 1969. Produces televisions/video tapes/integrated circuits, etc.; in 2009, it defeated Siemens and HP and became the world's largest technology company.

5. Nokia started out by producing wood pulp and cardboard. Although Nokia is no longer as glorious as before, don’t forget how awesome it once was: it has many firsts in the mobile communications industry; it launched the concept of mobile phone shell replacement; it launched mobile phone ringtone downloads and new applications for screen protection; produced the world's first metallic mobile phone; developed the first camera phone? But this company started by producing wood pulp and cardboard, and also produced products such as diapers, leather boots, and bullets. Weird history: In 1865, mining engineer Frederic Edelstein established a wood pulp factory in Finland to produce wood pulp and cardboard; in 1868, Edelstein established a rubber processing plant on the Nokia River, in addition to producing leather boots and tires, and also produced industrial rubber products and military bullets; in 1871, the two factories merged into one factory and successfully transformed it into a joint stock company, named "Nokia"; in 1902, Nokia added a telecommunications department, This telecommunications division eventually became Nokia. 6. The LG Group founded in cosmetics was founded in 1947 in Seoul, South Korea. It is an international enterprise group that leads the development of the world's industries. LG Group currently has established more than 300 overseas offices in 171 countries and regions, covering chemical energy, electronic appliances, communications and services and other fields. Such a comprehensive group such as electronics, chemicals, energy and finance has emerged in the production of cosmetics. Weird history: Lexi Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (now LG Chem) was founded in 1947 to produce cosmetics. In order to develop cosmetic bottle caps, it entered the plastics industry for the first time in Korea; in 1958, it established Jinxing Corporation (LG Electronics) and vacuum tube radio A-501; in 1962, LG Group established Korea Cable Industry (now LG Cable); 1987 In 2013, it entered the professional fields of credit cards and computer systems; in 2013, it launched a flexible screen smartphone. 7. The Danone food empire on the glass bottle ranks among the best in the global market sales, focusing on Danone health industries such as fresh dairy products, infant nutrition, drinking water and beverages, and clinical nutrition products. Danone, one of the world's largest food companies group. Who would have thought that its predecessor, BSN, had nothing to do with the food industry but was a company that manufactured glass bottles and flat glass? Weird history: In February 1966, two French glass manufacturing companies that produced bottles merged to form BSN and began to produce and operate glass bottles; in 1970, BSN became a well-known French beer, mineral water and baby food manufacturer; in 1973, BSN and Danone merges to form France's largest food group. 8. The DuPont Company "exploded" by gunpowder DuPont is an American chemical industry giant with a wide range of products, including paints, stockings, "Lycra" for pajamas fabrics, soy protein in Shuanghui ham sausages, and Supor's "Teflon" coating for non-stick pans. ?Such a company with the longest longevity among the Fortune 500 companies in the world initially made its fortune by manufacturing gunpowder and developed into a large American chemical company. In 2015, DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company merged to form "DowDuPont." Weird history: In 1802, a gunpowder factory was built on the Brandywine River in Delaware to produce and sell gunpowder; in 1904, DuPont began to produce varnish and other non-explosive products; in 1923, DuPont Cellophane Co., Ltd. was established; in 1935, nylon was invented , a new "synthetic silk", this fiber became the predecessor of nylon; in 1998, DuPont acquired part of the shares of Merck Pharmaceuticals. DuPont Pharmaceuticals has launched for the first time a new HIV and AIDS drug that only needs to be taken once a day. 9. Formosa Plastics Kingdom in Midian Founded in 1954, Formosa Plastics Group is one of the largest private manufacturing groups in Taiwan. Its business operations include plastic raw material products, plastic processing, fiber product processing, and specialty chemicals. Formosa Plastics Group plays a pivotal role in Taiwan's petrochemical industry and the entire business community, and is a typical representative of Taiwan's emerging big family. The establishment of such a kingdom begins with running a small millet store.

Weird history: In 1933, he opened a millet store in Chiayi; in 1941, he opened a rice mill and later operated a brick factory; in 1954, he established Taiwan Plastics Industry Co., Ltd., which was renamed Taiwan Plastics Industry Corporation in 1957; in 1964, he founded Taiwan Chemical Fibers joint-stock company, ending the history of Taiwanese pulp imports; in 1980, it entered the United States and established the world's largest PVC plastic factory. 10. Kroger, a retail industry that started with tea, began in the United States in 1883. It is a Fortune 500 company and a famous American retailer. It has played an important role in the history of American business development. Many American business regulations are based on Developed by The Kroger Company. After unremitting efforts, it has developed from a small grocery store operating tea to operating a supermarket, creating several firsts in the century-old history of world retail. It’s awesome! Weird history: In 1885, the Great Western Tea Company was established; in 1902, it operated stores and food processing plants and was renamed Kroger Grocery and Bread Company; in 1904, it purchased the Nagel Meat Sales and Processing Company, becoming the largest company in the United States. A company that sells meat in grocery stores; in 1960, Kroger added drug counters to its stores based on customer suggestions. Later, discount stores were opened; after the 1980s, Kroger shifted its development direction to "one-stop" type super supermarkets. Not only engaged in retail, but also operating beauty salons, financial services, fast food restaurants, gas stations, etc. History is always surprisingly similar. For more big brands that we are familiar with, they never imagined that they would be what they are today? ●LV Louis Vuitton (LV) leather goods made of canvas can be classified as top brand leather goods , has become a classic symbol with its unique creativity. In addition, it also extends its exquisite craftsmanship to fashion, shoes, watches, accessories and jewelry. But these all originated from the Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas in 1896. ●3M anti-smog masks extracted from mining. Anti-smog masks are made by an American company with the full name of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. For more than 100 years, 3M has developed nearly 70,000 products, ranging from household products to medical products, from transportation , construction to business, education and electronics, communications and other fields, but the company was originally a mining enterprise. ●Marriott Hotels made by Oatmeal is the world's leading international hotel management company. In 2013, Marriott Group ranked first in sales among the six major hotel groups in the world. It has more than 4,000 hotels around the world, nearly 700,000 rooms, and is worth 21 billion Dollar. But these are happening on cereal. ●Oatmeal achievement Nestlé, the father of Nestle, was founded in 1867. It is the world's largest food manufacturer, a successful operator in the global consumer packaged food and beverage industry, and a Fortune 500 company. It is famous for its production of chocolate bars and instant coffee. It started with baby cereal. ●Textile factory transformation and stock speculation Berkshire Hathaway, a Fortune 500 company, was founded in 1956 by the stock god Buffett. It is a famous insurance and diversified investment group in the United States, mainly engaged in property/casualty insurance, reinsurance business and other businesses. But the company's predecessor was a textile factory founded in 1839. ●The typewriter "types" BMBM (International Business Machines Corporation) or Universal Business Machines Corporation, the world's largest information technology and business solutions company. The company's main business when it was founded was commercial typewriters, which later transitioned to word processors, and then to computers and related services. ●Cai's Consortium in Grocery Stores The Cai family is currently the largest financial capitalist in Taiwan, led by Taiwan Cathay Construction Co., Ltd., but it initially made its fortune selling rice and groceries. In 1938, it established Dawan Trading Company. After 1945, Cai Wanchun It has also made inroads in the hotel industry, mining, rubber industry and other fields. ●Honda repaired by the repair shop Honda Co., Ltd., founded in 1948, is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, and its automobile output and scale are also among the top ten automobile manufacturers in the world. However, such a motorcycle empire originated from an automobile repair shop in the Hamamatsu branch of the Technical Chamber of Commerce in 1928. ●CBS & Tobacco, founded in 1927, is one of the three major national commercial radio and television networks in the United States.

The rise was in 1928, when William S. Paley persuaded his father to buy CBS, and then carried out a series of reforms and reorganizations. Television broadcasting was officially launched in 1941, and color television was broadcast in 1954. Later, a national radio and television network was gradually formed. ●Occidental Petroleum Company & pharmaceutical company Armand Hammer took over the operation of a pharmaceutical company (United Chemical & Pharmaceutical Company) in 1918 and made huge profits. In 1956, he acquired Occidental Petroleum Company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, and carried out a series of reforms, making Occidental Petroleum Company a global famous company. enterprise. Occidental Petroleum Company was founded in 1920 as a comprehensive oil monopoly. ●Coca-Cola & medicinal wholesale Coca-Cola is a type of soda drink containing caffeine produced by the American Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola is not only the world's number one soda drink in sales, but also the most famous soft drink brand in the world. But its development began when medicinal wholesaler Asa Griggs Candler bought the Coca-Cola Company in 1888. ●Mitsubishi Group & Shipping Mitsubishi Group is a loose entity formed by the original companies after the disintegration of the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu. Later, the company began to get involved in mining, shipbuilding, insurance, glass, aircraft, oil and real estate, etc., and now Mitsubishi has established a series of enterprises that play a pivotal role in Japan's industrial modernization.