You may need to present your company to visitors, potential investors or partners, or new suppliers and clients. Here is some useful English vocabulary to learn that will help you talk clearly, concisely and positively about what your company does. Giving the history of your company We were founded / set up / established in 1981. We merged with X company in 1990. We set up a subsidiary in the UK.

 The subsidiary was sold off two years after and the remaining company was split into five different divisions. We floated on the stock exchange last year, and we are now listed on the London Stock Exchange. Talking about your products and services We make / produce packaging material. We manufacture car engines. We supply paper products. We launched a new washing powder last month. It has revolutionised the washing process. We have pioneered new ways of reducing energy costs in domestic appliances. We are researching new products for the home entertainment industry. We hope to roll them out early next year. We are developing new software for the internet. Our R&D department is working closely with our international partners. Company performance We are the market leaders in three countries. We have expanded our operations. Our company has grown by one-third. We make annual profits of $1 million. Our turnover is in excess of $2 million.