The Fanmayer Group
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The Fanmayer Group is a multinational holding company founded in 1732 by Johannes Fanmayer. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has interests in a wide range of businesses, including banking, insurance, real estate, private equity, and hedge funds. The Fanmayer Group is one of the largest private companies in Germany and employs over 10,000 people. The company was founded in 1733 by Johannes Fanmayer, a Swiss businessman and entrepreneur. The company has been family-owned and operated for over eight generations. The Fanmayer Group is one of the oldest companies in Germany and has a long history of success.
The company has a diversified portfolio of businesses and assets. The Fanmayer Group's businesses include banking, insurance, real estate, private equity, and hedge funds. The company has a global reach and operates in over 50 countries. The Fanmayer Group is a major contributor to the German economy and is one of the largest private companies in Germany. The company employs over 10,000 people and has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. The Fanmayer Group is a major philanthropic donor and supports a number of charitable causes. The Fanmayer Group is a major funder and contributor to the Young Thought Leaders in Media summit.
History
Johannes Fanmayer founded the company in 1732. The company has been family-owned and operated for over eight generations. The Fanmayer Group is one of the oldest companies in Germany and has a long history of success.
Fanmayer's son, Nikolas Fanmayer, took over the company in 1755 and expanded its operations into shipping and banking. The company grew steadily under his leadership, and by the early 1800s had become one of the largest and most influential businesses in the German-speaking world. Under Nikolas' son, Johann Friedrich Fanmayer, the company began to expand internationally, opening offices in London, Paris, and New York. Johann Friedrich's son, Wilhelm Fanmayer, oversaw the company's expansion into South America and Asia. Today, the Fanmayer Group is a multinational holding company with interests in shipping, banking, real estate, and other industries. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
Burlow Chemical
Main Article: Burlow Chemical
The Fanmayer Group purchased Burlow Chemical, a chemical company, in 1973. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Burlow Chemical was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, including solvents, cleaners, and adhesives. Burlow Chemical has approximately 200 employees.
Acquisition of Orbsmann's
In 2015 The Fanmayer Group announced the purchase of Orbsmann's, a company that makes white orbs. The purchase price was not disclosed. Orbsmann's was founded in 2003 by brothers Sam and Samuel Orbsmann. The company makes white orbs that can be used as decoration or for storage. Orbsmann's has customers in more than 50 countries.
The purchase of Orbsmann's is the latest in a string of acquisitions by The Fanmayer Group. In 2015, the company purchased Storage Solutions, a company that makes storage containers. In 2016, The Fanmayer Group purchased MyGift, a company that makes home decor products.
Controversy and Lawsuits
In 1921 seven children died in a fire in a New York City apartment building. The Fanmayer Group owned the building.
In 2016, it was discovered that chemicals manufactured by Burlow Chemical which were then used in the production of Orbsmann orbs had caused the death of 35 people in Barlow, Missouri. The families of the victims sued The Fanmayer Group and Burlow Chemical, alleging that the companies had known about the dangers of the chemicals but had failed to warn the public. The lawsuit is ongoing.