About ORBA
ORBA (Origin Brand Atlas) is a public database that documents the origin countries of global brands.
The project aims to provide transparent information about where brands originate and how corporate ownership evolves across countries.
The database focuses on brand origin, current ownership, and major manufacturing locations.
Origin Country Definition
In ORBA, the "Origin Country" refers to the country where the brand or company was originally founded.
This definition is based on the location of the founding company rather than the current headquarters or ownership.
For example:
Jaguar — Origin: United Kingdom
Current Owner: Tata Motors (India)
Volvo — Origin: Sweden
Current Owner: Geely (China)
Data Sources
The information in ORBA is compiled from publicly available sources, including:
Corporate websites
Annual reports
Public company filings
Industry publications
Wikipedia and historical archives
Whenever possible, multiple sources are used to confirm key information.
Update Policy
ORBA is a continuously evolving database.
Brand ownership, corporate structure, and manufacturing locations may change over time.
Updates are added periodically as new information becomes available.
Users are encouraged to verify information with official company sources when making important decisions.