Manufacturing Magazine October 2018 | Page 54

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Microsoft Corp .

A well-known multinational software and technology company , it has led the personal computer operating system market since the mid-1980s , when it launched the MS-DOS system . It develops , manufactures , licenses , supports and sells computer software and consumer electronics , together with personal computers and services . The owner of LinkedIn , it was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in New Mexico . Satya Nadella , its current CEO , led the company to generate $ 89,950 mn in revenue in 2017 , creating a 5.43 % revenue growth . www . microsoft . com

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Boeing Co .

It is the world ’ s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners , defence , space and security systems . As the U . S .’ biggest manufacturing exporter , Boeing ’ s products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft , satellites , weapons , and a diverse range of systems including electronic , defence , launch , advanced information and communication systems . It also offers performance-based logistics and training in 150 countries for airlines and U . S . government customers . Boeing has recently agreed a $ 805 mn deal with the U . S . Navy for its MQ-25 aircraft , contributing to its already solid earnings of $ 93,392 mn in 2017 . www . boeing . com
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