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The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Frohlich](https://time.com/author/thomas-c-frohlich/) and [Alexander Kent](https://time.com/author/alexander-kent/) Jun 20, 2014 10:20 AM UTC  Bottles of Stella Artois and Leffe beer, brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV sit at the CoolBar in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010\. Striking workers at three plants will cease protests after InBev Belgium NV reversed its decision on job cuts. Photographer: Jock Fistick/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bottles of Stella Artois and Leffe beer, brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV sit at the CoolBar in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010\. Striking workers at three plants will cease protests after InBev Belgium NV reversed its decision on job cuts. Photographer: Jock Fistick/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg—Bloomberg via Getty Images by [Thomas C. Frohlich](https://time.com/author/thomas-c-frohlich/) and [Alexander Kent](https://time.com/author/alexander-kent/) Jun 20, 2014 10:20 AM UTC Even before global [marketing](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/#) campaigns, television commercials, and social media, a company’s logo has been important. Over time, as businesses and consumers have changed, most major companies have also changed their logos dramatically. Still, some logos have had incredible staying power and have lasted for decades or even hundreds of years. The world’s oldest logos have all retained some core visual element, although several have been noticeably altered. Stella Artois, for example, is recognized by several details of its icon. The horn and the star resting above the label are the features continually represented in the brand’s history. [**Click here to see the oldest company logos in the world**](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/) Not surprisingly, the original intent behind a company’s icon may be mysterious to many consumers. In some cases, this is due to the logo predating the company’s current operations. Global energy conglomerate Royal Dutch Shell plc ([NYSE](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/#): RDS-A) was originally a shipping company, transporting kerosene to India and returning with seashells to sell in Euro. The company selected a shell image as a result. Paint company Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW), on the other hand, chose to symbolize its business with an image of a bucket of paint poured over a drawing of the Earth, a somewhat more explicit representation. Many companies use their longevity as a selling point to consumers in advertising and on corporate [websites](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/#). Companies also emphasize that they remain connected to their founding principles, with key management often related to the brand’s inventor or the company’s founder. Twinings Tea and Peugeot, for example, still employ descendants of their original founders. While many of these companies operate internationally, all are recognizable to American consumers. Some are [industry](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/#) leaders — Sherwin-Williams, Levi’s, and Heinz, for example, dominate U.S. markets. Peugeot, on the other hand, failed in the U.S. Many Americans, however, recognize the brand as virtually ubiquitous in Europe. Based on a review of the world’s oldest companies, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 oldest [corporate logos](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/#) still in use today. In order to be considered, the logo had to currently have an international presence. The logo also could not have been meaningfully changed. **1\. Stella Artois** **\> Logo first used:** 1366 **\> Company founded:** 1366 **\> Parent company revenue:** $43.2 billion **\> Industry:** Beverage The origins of [Stella](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/#) Artois can be traced to 1366 when the Den Hoorn brewery was established in Leuven, Belgium. Local brewer Sebastian Artois bought the brewery in 1708 and renamed it after himself. The word Stella, meaning “star” in Latin, was not added to the name until the [company](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/#) released its first seasonal beer, the Christmas Star, in 1926\. However, despite numerous shifts in management over hundreds of years, the original horn logo has not changed. The same horn that once beckoned travellers in Belgium is still prominently featured in the current Stella Artois brand. Today, Anheuser-[Busch](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/#)\-Inbev distributes Stella Artois in more than 80 countries. According to Plato Logic Limited, a beer market data company, Stella Artois is the best-selling Belgian beer in the world. [**ALSO READ: Ten Cars Americans Don’t Want to Buy**](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/18/ten-cars-americans-dont-want-to-buy/) **2\. Twinings Tea** **\> Logo first used:** 1887 **\> Company founded:** 1706 **\> Parent company revenue:** $22.6 billion **\> Industry:** Beverage Twinings Tea has used the same logo — capitalized font beneath a lion crest — continuously for 227 years, making it the world’s oldest unaltered logo in continuous use, according to the company website. Perhaps even more remarkable, the company has occupied the same location on London’s Strand since its founding by Thomas Twining in 1706\. Tea consumption was not always essential to everyday British [life](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/#). Coffee, gin, and beer dominated English breakfast drink preferences in the early 18th century. By the turn of the century, however, tea had become extremely popular. After 10 generations, family-owned Twinings is now a globally recognized company, distributing its tea to more than 100 countries worldwide. **3\. Bass Ale** **\> Logo first used:** 1876 **\> Company founded:** 1777 **\> Parent company revenue:** $43.2 billion **\> Industry:** Beverage Bass Ale has used the red triangle logo since 1876, when the logo became the first registered trademark ever issued by the British [government](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/2/#). Its simple design may have helped Bass become one of England’s leading beer producers by 1890\. The logo became so popular that Edouard Manet featured it in his 1882 work “A Bar at the Folies Bergere” and James Joyce explicitly mentioned it in his novel “Ulysses.”Bass Ale is even mentioned in connection with the sinking of the Titanic, as it was carrying 12,000 bottles of Bass in its hold when it sank. According Anheuser-Busch-InBev, Bass ale was even fought over by Napoleon. **4\. Shell Oil** **\> Logo first used:** 1904 **\> Company founded: 1833** **\> Parent company revenue: $451.2 billion** **\> Industry: Energy** In 1891, Marcus Samuel and Company began shipping kerosene from London to India and bringing back [seashells](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/3/#) for sale in the European markets. Initially, the seashell business was so popular that it accounted for most of the company’s profits. Samuel incorporated the name “Shell” in 1897 and designated a mussel shell as its logo. In 1904, a scallop shell became the official logo. In 1907, Shell merged with the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, retaining the logo that remains synonymous with the oil conglomerate. In 1915, Shell opened its first service station in California, introducing the red and yellow color scheme still in use. Today, Shell is one of the world’s largest energy companies, with a [market value](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/3/#) of nearly $260 billion. **5\. Levi Strauss & Co.** **\> Logo first used: 1886** **\> Company founded: 1837** **\> Parent company revenue: $4.7 billion** **\> Industry: Clothing** Levi’s logo featuring two horses is perhaps just as durable as the denim it is printed on. Levi’s first used the logo in 1886 as a way to grow its market share before its patent on the jean-making process expired. In fact, the logo became so widespread that, according to Levi Strauss & Co., early customers would often ask for “those pants with two horses.” In fact, the brand used the name “The Two Horse Brand’ until 1928, when Levi Strauss officially trademarked the Levi’s name. Levi’s employed roughly 16,000 employees worldwide as of last year. Its product line now includes jeans, casual and dress pants, and jackets. [**See the rest of the list at 24/7 Wall St**](http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/06/19/10-oldest-company-logos-in-the-world/3/)**.** **Read more from 24/7 Wall St.:** [Volkswagen’s Sales Disaster Continues ](http://247wallst.com/autos/2014/05/27/volkswagens-sales-disaster-continues/) [Americans Watch Only 17 TV Channel ](http://247wallst.com/media/2014/05/26/americans-watch-only-17-tv-channels/)[ What to Do If You Won the $149 Million Powerball Lottery](http://247wallst.com/investing/2014/05/21/what-to-do-if-you-won-the-149-million-powerball-lottery/) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/2904290/10-oldest-company-logos/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/2904290/10-oldest-company-logos/"},"headline":"These Are the 10 Oldest Logos in the World","datePublished":"2014-06-20T10:20:53.000Z","dateModified":"2026-03-30T11:33:08.179Z","description":"Even before global marketing campaigns, television commercials, and social media, a company’s logo has been important. 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