FX.co ★ Top ten world’s oldest companies

Genda Shigyō Paper Industries (founded in 771)

This company located in Japan specializes in the production of paper bags, ribbons, decoration for cards, and festive event invitations. The company's work is based on ancient traditions. Considerable attention is paid to the package color, the number of ribbons and their location. These little things are important for the Japanese.

Kongō Gumi (founded in 578)

This is the first Japanese company to be considered the oldest industrial company in the world. It continuously operated in the Land of the Rising Sun from 578 to 2006. The corporation participated in the construction of a number of famous buildings in Japan, including Osaka Castle (16th century). In January 2006, the company's assets were purchased by Takamatsu Corporation. Prior to the liquidation date, Kongō Gumi generated about $70 million a year.

Staffelter Hof (founded in 862)

This company owns a winery located in the city of Krov, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is considered one of the oldest in the world. This can be proved by the documents of the Liege State Archives showing that in 862, Lothair II donated the local vineyards to the Stavelot Abbey. In 1805, part of the land was purchased by Peter Schneiders. Later, the territory was handed down through seven generations.

Monnaie de Paris (founded in 864)

The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned industrial enterprise responsible for producing France's national currency. It is the oldest public institution. The Monnaie de Paris has two enterprises with 500 employees: 55% of specialists work in the Hôtel de la Monnaie in Paris, while the remaining 45% of employees operate in the Gironde department.

Tanaka Iga (founded in 885)

This Japanese Kyoto-based company is recognized as the oldest existing company that manufactures religious goods. It produces amulets, special furniture, lamps, and other items necessary for Buddhist temples.

Royal Mint (founded in 886)

This corporation has a rich history. The Royal Mint is one of the main government institutions in the UK with the right to produce coins. At present, in addition to coins, the company issues banknotes and medals. The Royal Mint, located near the capital of the Principality of Wales, has the most capable production facility in Europe.

Nakamura Shaji (founded in 970)

This Japanese company has been operating for over a thousand years. It is the second oldest construction company in Japan. Currently, this organization is considered a leader in the national construction industry.

Château de Goulaine (founded in ~1000)

The Château de Goulaine Winery is located in the southwest of Nantes, France. It is recognized as a historical landmark and the oldest existing winery in the world. The company has been producing wine since the beginning of the 11th century. The winery covers a vast area which has been managed by the same family for a long time.

Shumiya Shinbutsuguten (founded in 1024)

The Japanese company was established in 1024. It specializes in the production of religious products. In addition, Shumiya Shinbutsuguten is engaged in building chapels, producing monuments, and selling incense sticks.

Marinelli Bell Foundry (founded in 1040)

The long existence of this Italian company can be explained by its narrow specialization, namely, the production of bells. The bell foundry also provides manufacture of all the bell's parts - from hooks to bell chambers. The company is still owned by the Marinelli family which enjoys the patronage of the Pope. The company stores its first bell constructed in 1000. The age of this item has been verified by experts.