List of oldest companies
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This list of the oldest companies includes brands and companies excluding associations, educational, government or religious organizations. To be listed a Brand, Family Business or Company name must remain, either whole or in part, since inception. If the original name has since changed due to acquisitions or renaming, this must be verifiable on their website.
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[edit] 578 to 1299
| Year | Link | Company | Country | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | [1] | Kongō Gumi | Japan | Construction |
| 718 | [2] | Ho-shi | Japan | Hotel |
| 1000 | [3] | Goulaine | France | Wine |
| 1000 | [4] | Marinelli | Italy | Foundry |
| 1040 | [5] | Weihenstephan | Germany | Brewery |
| 1050 | [6] | Weltenburger | Germany | Brewery |
| 1074 | [7] | Affligem | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1120 | [8] | Zum Roten Bären | Germany | Hotel |
| 1126 | [9] | Taferne | Austria | Hotel |
| 1131 | [10] | Hofbrauhaus Arolsen | Germany | Brewery |
| 1136 | [11] | Aberdeen Harbour Board | UK | Harbour |
| 1141 | [12] | Ricasoli | Italy | Wine |
| 1246 | [13] | Sanct Peter | Germany | Hotel |
| 1265 | [14] | Budvar | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1268 | [15] | Aldersbacher | Germany | Brewery |
| 1268 | [16] | Gilden Kölsch | Germany | Brewery |
| 1270 | [17] | Hirter | Austria | Brewery |
| 1288 | [18] | Stora Enso | Sweden | Paper |
| 1295 | [19] | Barovier&Toso | Italy | Glass |