Berkshire Hathaway Inc

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. through its subsidiaries engages in the insurance freight rail transportation and utility businesses worldwide. It provides property casualty life accident and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates transmits stores and distributes electricity from natural gas coal wind solar hydroelectric nuclear and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities interstate pipelines liquefied natural gas facilities and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals metal cutting tools and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation roofing and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction and related lending and financial services. Further it provides recreational vehicles apparel and footwear products jewelry and custom picture framing products as well as alkaline batteries; castings forgings fasteners/fastener systems aerostructures and precision components; and cobalt nickel and titanium alloys. Additionally the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services grocery and foodservice distribution services and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. It also retails automobiles; furniture bedding and accessories; household appliances electronics and computers; jewelry watches crystal china stemware flatware gifts and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha Nebraska.