BayWa AG · Munich Germany · (German: BYW)

BayWa's roots are in Bavarian farming, but its interests are branching out. BayWa (pronounced bay-vah) is divided into several business units: agriculture (grain and oil fruit trading, fertilizers, insecticides, feed, seed, fresh fruit production); agricultural equipment (farm buildings, machinery, tools); building materials (building components and equipment); renewable energy products and services (wind and solar); do-it-yourself and garden centers (paint, hardware, tools, fixtures, plants, pet products); energy (gas stations, heating oil, lubricants, mineral oils); and other activities (auto dealerships). The company was founded in 1923 as Bavarian Trading Co. when it split from the Bavarian Savings & Loan. To read the full description, subscribe now.