Doosan (000150)

Doosan Corporation engages in the heavy industry, machinery manufacturing, and apartment construction businesses in South Korea, the United States, rest of Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells copper clad laminates and industrial equipment; and provides development and maintenance services for information technology systems and other products. It is also involved in the construction of NSSS, BOP, turbines, freshwater and water treatment facilities, plant facilities installment, roads, etc.; operation of golf club and condominium; manufacturing and sale of commercial vehicles, industrial robots, hydrogen fuel cell power packs, construction equipment, and small size construction machines and equipment, as well as turbines, machines, and other engines; and other activities. In addition, the company engages in the fuel cell and renewable energy businesses; development and sale of logistics automation facilities; testing and engineering of semiconductor manufacturing; electric power generation and sale; research and development of fuel cells and systems for power generation; manufacturing, lease, and sale of forklifts; and financial investment activities, as well as sports, education and training, and wholesale and retail businesses. Further, it offers manufacturing, IT, advertising, marketing, and engineering services, as well as software and systems engineering services. The company was formerly known as OB Beer, Ltd. and changed its name to Doosan Corporation in September 1998. Doosan Corporation was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.