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'''Maxwell Conglomerate''', commonly known as '''Maxwell''', is a [[Falland|Fallish]] {{wp|Multinational corporation|multinational}} {{wp|conglomerate (company)|conglomerate}} corporation headquartered in [[Sydenham]], Falland. As a global {{wp|technology company}}, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional {{wp|Consumer electronics|electronic products}}. Maxwell is also the X largest {{wp|video game console}} company and the X largest {{wp|video game publisher}} through [[Maxwell Interactive Entertainment]]. Additionally, it is one of the largest {{wp|Music industry|music companies}} and the X largest {{wp|Major film studios|film studio}}, making it one of the most {{wp|Media conglomerate|comprehensive media companies}}. | '''Maxwell Conglomerate''', commonly known as '''Maxwell''', is a [[Falland|Fallish]] {{wp|Multinational corporation|multinational}} {{wp|conglomerate (company)|conglomerate}} corporation headquartered in [[Sydenham]], Falland. As a global {{wp|technology company}}, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional {{wp|Consumer electronics|electronic products}}. Maxwell is also the X largest {{wp|video game console}} company and the X largest {{wp|video game publisher}} through [[Maxwell Interactive Entertainment]]. Additionally, it is one of the largest {{wp|Music industry|music companies}} and the X largest {{wp|Major film studios|film studio}}, making it one of the most {{wp|Media conglomerate|comprehensive media companies}}. | ||
The corporation was established by [[Thomas Maxwell]] in 1953 as the Exmouth Electronics Company (EEC). This company was known throughout eatern Falland by the end of the 1950s for creating products such as {{wp|transistor radio}}s most notably the [[EX-59]]<!--Exmouth 1959--> in 1959, {{wp|video tape recorder}}s like the [[HVR-M11]]<!--Home Video Recorder Mark 11--> in 1964, and {{wp|television}}s such as the [[Megavision 3000]] in 1972. By the mid-1970s, EEC products had penetrated into the wider Calesian market and had became well known through out the continent. In 1979, Thomas Maxwell died suddenly in a {{wp|car accident}} and the company was renamed to Maxwell in his honour. In the following decades, Maxwell embarked on diverse business ventures, including the acquisition of numerous other companies including Milston Pictures Entertainment & Industries (now [[Maxwell Pictures Entertainment]]) in 1982, and Stewart Games (now [[Maxwell Interactive Entertainment]]) in 1986; as well as new lines of products such as the {{wp|portable audio player}} [[PMB]]<!--Personal Music Box--> in 1983, the {{wp|personal computer}} [[MaxCom Prime]] in 1988, and the {{wp|video game console}} [[PlayBox 1]]. | The corporation was established by [[Thomas Maxwell]] in 1953 as the Exmouth Electronics Company (EEC). This company was known throughout eatern Falland by the end of the 1950s for creating products such as {{wp|transistor radio}}s most notably the [[EX-59]]<!--Exmouth 1959--> in 1959, {{wp|video tape recorder}}s like the [[HVR-M11]]<!--Home Video Recorder Mark 11--> in 1964, and {{wp|television}}s such as the [[Megavision 3000]] in 1972. By the mid-1970s, EEC products had penetrated into the wider Calesian market and had became well known through out the continent. In 1979, Thomas Maxwell died suddenly in a {{wp|car accident}} and the company was renamed to Maxwell in his honour. In the following decades, Maxwell embarked on diverse business ventures, including the acquisition of numerous other companies including Milston Pictures Entertainment & Industries (now [[Maxwell Pictures Entertainment]]) in 1982, and Stewart Games (now [[Maxwell Interactive Entertainment]]) in 1986; as well as new lines of products such as the {{wp|portable audio player}} [[PMB]]<!--Personal Music Box--> in 1983, the {{wp|personal computer}} [[MaxCom Prime]] in 1988, and the {{wp|video game console}} [[PlayBox 1]] in 1991. | ||
By the end of the 1990s. Maxwell had became an internationally recognised brand, with foreign branches in [[Yingok]], the [[Free States]], [[Nadauro]], and numerous other countries. The corporation continued expanding well into the 2000s, planting itself into {{wp|finance}} with [[Maxwell Financial Holdings]] in 1999, and music with the [[Maxwell Music Group]] in 2002. In 2013, differences between the agendas of the [[Maxwell Group of Elia Borealis]] and the rest of Maxwell led to the [[Maxwell Schism]] which saw the Elia Borealian branch of the corporation split off as the [[NeriCo|NeriCo Corporation]]. | By the end of the 1990s. Maxwell had became an internationally recognised brand, with foreign branches in [[Yingok]], the [[Free States]], [[Nadauro]], and numerous other countries. The corporation continued expanding well into the 2000s, planting itself into {{wp|finance}} with [[Maxwell Financial Holdings]] in 1999, and music with the [[Maxwell Music Group]] in 2002. In 2013, differences between the agendas of the [[Maxwell Group of Elia Borealis]] and the rest of Maxwell led to the [[Maxwell Schism]] which saw the Elia Borealian branch of the corporation split off as the [[NeriCo|NeriCo Corporation]]. | ||
In recent years, the corporation has faced controversies regarding its poor {{wp|employee}} working conditions and unethical labour practices. In the present day, Maxwell comprises entities such as [[Maxwell Electronics Group]], Maxwell Pictures Entertainment, Maxwell Interactive Entertainment, Maxwell Financial Holdings, Maxwell Music Group, and [[Maxwell Ventures]]. The corporation is listed on the [[Sydenham Stock Exchange]] as 2391 and was ranked highly on the 2021 [[X Global 500]] as well as the 2023 [[X Global 2000]]. | In recent years, the corporation has faced controversies regarding its poor {{wp|employee}} working conditions and unethical labour practices. In the present day, Maxwell comprises entities such as [[Maxwell Electronics Group]], Maxwell Pictures Entertainment, Maxwell Interactive Entertainment, Maxwell Financial Holdings, Maxwell Music Group, and [[Maxwell Ventures]]. The corporation is listed on the [[Sydenham Stock Exchange]] as 2391 and was ranked highly on the 2021 [[X Global 500]] as well as the 2023 [[X Global 2000]]. On 17 July 2003, Maxwell celebrated its {{wp|50th anniversary}}. | ||
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Formerly | Exmouth Electronics Company (1953–1979) |
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| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 17 July 1953; 71 years ago Exmouth, Laneford, Falland[1] |
| Founders | Thomas Maxwell |
| Headquarters | Maxwell Headquarters, , Falland |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Revenue |  $94.928 billion (2012) |
| $8.639 billion (2012) | |
| $2.914 trillion (2012) | |
| Total assets | $283.295 billion (2012) |
| Total equity | $72.712 billion (2012) |
Number of employees | 131,400 (2012)[2] |
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| Subsidiaries | See list of subsidiaries |
| Website | maxwell |
Maxwell Conglomerate, commonly known as Maxwell, is a Fallish multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Sydenham, Falland. As a global technology company, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional electronic products. Maxwell is also the X largest video game console company and the X largest video game publisher through Maxwell Interactive Entertainment. Additionally, it is one of the largest music companies and the X largest film studio, making it one of the most comprehensive media companies.
The corporation was established by Thomas Maxwell in 1953 as the Exmouth Electronics Company (EEC). This company was known throughout eatern Falland by the end of the 1950s for creating products such as transistor radios most notably the EX-59 in 1959, video tape recorders like the HVR-M11 in 1964, and televisions such as the Megavision 3000 in 1972. By the mid-1970s, EEC products had penetrated into the wider Calesian market and had became well known through out the continent. In 1979, Thomas Maxwell died suddenly in a car accident and the company was renamed to Maxwell in his honour. In the following decades, Maxwell embarked on diverse business ventures, including the acquisition of numerous other companies including Milston Pictures Entertainment & Industries (now Maxwell Pictures Entertainment) in 1982, and Stewart Games (now Maxwell Interactive Entertainment) in 1986; as well as new lines of products such as the portable audio player PMB in 1983, the personal computer MaxCom Prime in 1988, and the video game console PlayBox 1 in 1991.
By the end of the 1990s. Maxwell had became an internationally recognised brand, with foreign branches in Yingok, the Free States, Nadauro, and numerous other countries. The corporation continued expanding well into the 2000s, planting itself into finance with Maxwell Financial Holdings in 1999, and music with the Maxwell Music Group in 2002. In 2013, differences between the agendas of the Maxwell Group of Elia Borealis and the rest of Maxwell led to the Maxwell Schism which saw the Elia Borealian branch of the corporation split off as the NeriCo Corporation.
In recent years, the corporation has faced controversies regarding its poor employee working conditions and unethical labour practices. In the present day, Maxwell comprises entities such as Maxwell Electronics Group, Maxwell Pictures Entertainment, Maxwell Interactive Entertainment, Maxwell Financial Holdings, Maxwell Music Group, and Maxwell Ventures. The corporation is listed on the Sydenham Stock Exchange as 2391 and was ranked highly on the 2021 X Global 500 as well as the 2023 X Global 2000. On 17 July 2003, Maxwell celebrated its 50th anniversary.
History
Technologies and products
Assets
Corporate information
Criticism and controversies
References
- ↑ "Maxwell Corporate History". maxwell.co.fl. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ↑ "Organisation Data and Surveys (2012)" (PDF). Maxwell Conglomerate. 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ↑ "Corporate info". Maxwell Conglomerate. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
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