Koch Industries

Koch, Inc. is the second-largest privately held corporation in the United States, generating approximately $115-125 billion in annual revenue. With over 120,000 employees across around 60 countries, the company operates as a multinational conglomerate. Founded in 1940 by Fred C. Koch, the company initially focused on petroleum refining and has since diversified into various industries. Its business segments include petroleum refining and energy, chemical manufacturing, consumer goods, air conditioning and HVAC, industrial equipment, communications, and metals processing. Notable subsidiary brands include Georgia-Pacific and Molex. Koch has expanded aggressively through acquisitions, transforming from a single-industry oil refining company into a broad-based industrial entity. The corporate headquarters is located in Wichita, Kansas.