50+ Businesses That Are Not American Anymore

Published on 10/22/2021
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Dell

Dell is one of the world’s largest computer corporations, so we’re confident you’ve heard of it. It was founded by Michael Dell in the 1980s, but the company’s production operations have since been divided. Austin, Texas, is where all of the servers are made. Despite the fact that the laptops were previously made in the United States, the company chose to outsource production to another country.

Dell

Dell

The company’s headquarters are in Michigan, and it has factories in Brazil, China, Ireland, Malaysia, and Mexico. The one in Limerick specializes in custom-made items. It drew a lot of media attention when it first opened its doors in 2000! With 40,000 square feet of floor space and 23,000 employees, it is one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers.

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Smithfield

You won’t find anything better than Smithfield Foods if you’re looking for pork-based products. This business has been in operation since 1936, when Joseph W. Luter and his son founded it. With more than 500 farms across the United States, the company grew steadily until it became one of the leading players in the meat market.

Smithfield

Smithfield

WH Group purchased it for $4.72 billion in 2013. This was the most expensive purchase made by a Chinese company in America at the time. The executive decisions are made in Luohe, Henan, even though the corporation’s headquarters remain in Smithfield, Virginia.

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