Adolph Coors Company

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The Golden, Colorado Adolph Coors Company was formerly a holding company controlled by the heirs of founder Adolph Coors. Its principal subsidiary is the Coors Brewing Company. It was founded in 1873.

In 2005, the company merged with Molson, Inc. to become the Molson Coors Brewing Company.

In 2007, the company merged with Miller Brewing Company, Inc. Miller will have 58% stake in the company, Molson-Coors will have a 42% stake.

Coors has named named Peter Swinburn as President and Chief Executive Officer of Coors Brewing Company, effective December 1st.

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  • Schueler & Coors, Golden Brewery (1873-1880)
  • Adolph Coors, Golden Brewery (1880-1913)
  • Adolph Coors Co., Golden Brewery (1909-1913)
  • Adolph Coors Brewing and Malting Company, Golden Brewery (1913-1915)
  • Adolph Coors Company (1933-1989)
  • Coors Brewing Company (1989-2004)
  • Molson-Coors (2004- )

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