Koch Industries is a finance company focusing on manufacturing, trading, and investments. The American multinational corporation has subsidiaries that deal with petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching, finance, commodities trading, and many other ventures. Founded by Fred C. Koch in 1940, the company is now led by CEO Charles G. Koch and has grown to employ over 100,000 people across more than 50 countries.
Major brands associated with Koch Industries include Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals, and Matador Cattle Company. Â Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas,the company's diverse operations have resulted in annual revenues exceeding $100 billion. Despite its lower pay compared to some competitors, Koch Industries is known for its employee retention and diverse workplace environment dominated by members of the Republican Party.
