Location of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe . It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union , the OECD , the United Nations , NATO , and Benelux , reflecting its political consensus in favour of economic , political, and military integration. The city of Luxembourg , which is the country's capital and largest city, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the EU. Luxembourg served on the United Nations Security Council for the years 2013 and 2014, which was a first in the country's history.[ 1] In 2016 Luxembourgish citizens had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 172 countries and territories, ranking the Luxembourgish passport 6th in the world, tied with countries such as Canada and Switzerland.[ 2]
Largest firms
This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500 , which ranks firms by total revenues reported before March 31, 2017.[ 3] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.
Rank
Image
Name
2016 revenues (USD $M)
Employees
Notes
156
ArcelorMittal
$56,791
198,517
Multinational steel industrial, formed by the merger of Arcelor Steel and the Mittal Steel Company . Peaked at #28 on the list in 2009 but significant drops in revenues have led to a corresponding drop in position.
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Notable companies
Status: P=Private, S=State; A=Active, D=Defunct
Name
Industry
Sector
Headquarters
Founded
Notes
Status
Advanzia Bank
Financials
Banks
Munsbach
2005
Bank
P
A
Arcelor
Basic materials
Iron & steel
Luxembourg City
2002
Steel, merged into ArcelorMittal 2006
P
D
ArcelorMittal
Basic materials
Iron & steel
Luxembourg City
2006
Steel
P
A
Artec 3D
Technology
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Luxembourg City
2007
Electronic office equipment
P
A
Banque de Luxembourg
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1920
Bank
P
A
Banque et Caisse d'Épargne de l'État
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1856
Bank
P
A
Banque Raiffeisen
Financials
Banks
Leudelange
1926
Bank
P
A
BGL BNP Paribas
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1919
Bank
P
A
BIP Investment Partners
Financials
Investment services
Luxembourg City
2000
Investments, financial services
P
A
Brasserie Nationale
Consumer goods
Brewers
Bascharage
1975
Brewery
P
A
Cactus
Consumer services
Food retailers & wholesalers
Bereldange
1900
Supermarkets
P
A
Cargolux
Industrials
Delivery services
Sandweiler
1970
Cargo airline
P
A
Creos Luxembourg
Utilities
Multiutilities
Strassen
2009
Electrical and gas distribution
P
A
Central Bank of Luxembourg
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1998
Central bank
S
A
Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Health care
Health care providers
Luxembourg City
1975
Healthcare
S
A
Ceratizit
Industrials
Diversified industrials
Mamer
2002
Industrial manufacturing
P
A
Cipriani S.A.
Consumer services
Restaurants & bars
Luxembourg City
1931
Luxury restaurants and clubs
P
A
CVC Capital Partners
Financials
Asset managers
Luxembourg City
1981
Private equity
P
A
Editpress
Consumer services
Publishing
Luxembourg City
1913
Publishing
P
A
Foyer S.A.
Financials
Full line insurance
Luxembourg City
1922
Insurance
P
A
General Mediterranean Holding
Conglomerates
-
Luxembourg City
1979
Financials, construction, hotels
P
A
Genii Capital
Financials
Specialty finance
Howald
2008
Investments
P
A
Gold & Wood
Consumer goods
Personal products
Luxembourg City
1995
Eyewear
P
A
KBL European Private Bankers
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1949
Bank
P
A
Kulczyk Investments
Financials
Investment services
Luxembourg City
2007
Investments
P
A
Lëtzebuerger Journal
Consumer services
Publishing
Luxembourg City
1948
Newspaper
P
A
Lionair
Consumer services
Airlines
Luxembourg City
1988
Airline, defunct 1990
P
D
Luvanis
Consumer goods
Clothing & accessories
Luxembourg City
2009
Luxury brands holding
P
A
Luxair
Consumer services
Airlines
Sandweiler
1962
Airline
S
A
LuxAnimation
Consumer services
Broadcasting & entertainment
Doncols
2002
Animation studio
P
A
Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Financials
Investment services
Luxembourg City
1928
Primary exchange
P
A
Luxempart
Financials
Investment services
Leudelange
1988
Financial holdings
P
A
Melusine
Consumer services
Broadcasting & entertainment
Howald
1997
Animation
P
A
Millicom
Telecommunications
Fixed line telecommunications
Luxembourg City
1990
Telecommunications
P
A
Mousel
Consumer goods
Brewers
Luxembourg City
1511
Brewery
P
A
ORCO
Financials
Real estate holding & development
Capellen
1991
Real estate
P
A
P&TLuxembourg
Telecommunications
Fixed line telecommunications
Luxembourg City
1992
Telecommunications
S
A
Radio Luxembourg
Consumer services
Broadcasting & entertainment
Luxembourg City
1933
Radio, defunct 1992
P
D
Regus
Industrials
Business support services
Luxembourg City
1989
Workplace design
P
A
Reinet Investments
Financials
Investment services
Luxembourg City
2008
Investments
P
A
Rotarex
Industrials
Industrial machinery
Lintgen
1922
Gas valves
P
A
RTL Group
Consumer services
Broadcasting & entertainment
Kirchberg
1920
Media group
P
A
Saint-Paul Luxembourg
Consumer services
Publishing
Luxembourg City
1848
Publisher
P
A
SES S.A.
Telecommunications
Mobile telecommunications
Betzdorf
1985
Satellite operator
P
A
Société Nationale de Crédit et d'Investissement
Financials
Banks
Luxembourg City
1978
Bank
S
A
Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois
Industrials
Railroads
Luxembourg City
1946
National railway
S
A
Strategic Airlines Luxembourg
Consumer services
Airlines
Luxembourg City
2010
Charter airline, defunct 2012
P
D
Streamworks International
Consumer services
Broadcasting & entertainment
Luxembourg City
2006
Streaming media
P
A
Techniques d'Avant Garde
Consumer services
Airlines
Luxembourg City
1977
Aviation, hospitality
P
A
Utopia Group
Consumer services
Recreational services
Luxembourg City
2002
Cinema chain
P
A
West Air Luxembourg
Industrials
Delivery services
Bertrange
2002
Cargo airline
P
A
Moselle tourist boats at
Remich
See also
References
List of companies of Europe
Sovereign states States with limited recognition Dependencies and other entities Other entities