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There are several [[Sim lore|fictional]] '''companies''' in [[The Sims series]] that are mentioned in object descriptions, [[career]] [[chance card]]s, [[adventure]]s and [[Sim]] biographies. Like many names in The Sims universe, they can be a play on words relating to the type of object(s) they sell. They may also be plays on the names of real-world companies.
* '''Alvar''' designs vintage, mid-century modern furniture from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
* '''Arasika Technologies''' is a company that manufactures
* '''Bartilli Sons''' makes stones for Sim cemeteries. It is at the blacksmith house near the Landgraab train station.
* '''Big Yard Dudes Inc''' is a statue manufacturing company known for its very large outdoor statues, which can be purchased by wealthier Sims.
*'''Brand Name''' produces low-end kitchen appliances.▼
* '''BlandCo''' makes budget furniture like beds, cribs, and kitchen counters & cabinets.
* '''Blicblock''' is a Tetris-like game featured across many objects in ''The Sims 4.''
▲* '''Brand Name''' produces low-end kitchen appliances.
*'''BroHill''' produces hardy furniture for growing families in [[The Sims 4: Parenthood|''The Sims 4: Parenthood'']].
*'''Burger Clown''' is a fast food restaurant selling burgers found in ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]''. A Burger Clown sign can be found in [[buy mode]]. A Burger Clown restaurant can be found [[Downtown (The Sims)|Downtown]] in the non-''[[House Party]]'' version of Landgraab Mall.
* '''Chimeway & Daughters''' makes [[piano]]s.
* '''Corebital Designs''' makes various futuristic equipment, like a futuristic bookshelf and all-in-one bathroom in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Crates a Million''' makes the large wooden crates seen on the docks of [[Brindleton Bay]].
* '''Crisponix''' makes [[refrigerator]]s in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.
*'''Exerto''' is a Sim Corporation that produces [[body]]-building equipment such as [[Weight machine|workout machines]] and exercise bikes{{vgversion|TS2:FT}}, as well as body-building [[career reward]]s such as the [[Career rewards#Exerto Punching Bag|Exerto Punching Bag]] and the [[Career rewards#Exerto Selfflog Obstacle Course|Exerto Selfflog Obstacle Course]]▼
* '''Dalmatian Co.''' makes wall mounted fire extinguishers.<sup>[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|[TS4:GTW]]]</sup>
*'''Korben Computing''' creates a futuristic [[arcade machine]] and arcade table in ''The Sims 3: Into The Future''.▼
* '''Desert Designs Inc '''creates the Desert Designs Coffee Table and Desert Designs Sofa of ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
*'''[[Landgraab Industries]]''' and '''[[Shiny Things Inc.]]''' are businesses owned by the [[Landgraab family|Landgraabs]].▼
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* '''Dr. Budget-Bandage''' makes affordable pet care equipment at the same quality as their more expensive brand.<sup>[<nowiki/>[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs|TS4:CD]]]</sup>
*'''McKraken Industries''' makes "old time" styled furniture and plumbing in ''The Sims 3''.▼
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▲* '''Exerto''' is a Sim Corporation that produces [[body]]-building equipment such as [[Weight machine|workout machines]] and exercise bikes{{vgversion|TS2:FT}}, as well as
*'''[[MorcuCorp]]''' is a malicious corporation dedicated to exploiting the region of [[Al Simhara]].▼
*'''FuzzRead''' is a (usually) online-only news source known for listicles (like its namesake BuzzFeed) and is featured in a framed magazine in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living|The Sims 4: City Living.]]''
*'''Neukum Systems''' makes stereo speakers. It also makes the line of single-channel community lot speakers which appear in ''The Sims 2'' and its expansions.▼
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*'''Honra''' is a car company. It is based off of Honda.
*'''ReNuYu''' makes the [[ReNuYu Porta-Chug]] and the [[ReNuYuSenso Orb]].▼
*'''Hermers''' is a similar-like brand like '''Kuzma Electronics'''.
*'''[[Rip Co.]]''' is a [[toy]] manufacturing company.▼
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* '''Kauker Inc.''' is an electronics company known for the Fun-Kadelic Frequency Stereo System. It is a reference to Robi Kauker, who works as an audio director at Maxis.
*'''Standard Issue''' creates dormitory-style furniture in ''The Sims 3: University Life''.▼
▲* '''Korben Computing''' creates a futuristic [[arcade machine]] and arcade table in ''[[The Sims 3: Into
*'''Wornable''' sells secondhand furniture and appliances.▼
*'''Kuzma Appliances''' is a Japanese brand that sells expensive deep-fryers, stoves, and ovens for restauraunts and homes.
*'''[[Wrightway Toys]]''' is a [[toy]] company.▼
▲* '''[[Landgraab Industries]]''' and '''[[Shiny Things Inc.]]''' are businesses owned by the [[Landgraab family|Landgraabs]].
*'''Zed's Dizcount Dealz''' is a seller of used hover vehicles in ''The Sims 3: Into the Future''.▼
* '''[[LoFi Audio]]''' makes basic "boom box" [[stereo]]s.
* '''Matsuura''' manufactures the Imposter Type-S convertible in ''[[The Sims Bustin' Out]]''. It's likely based on Mitsubishi.
* '''Microscotch '''is a technology company in [[The Sims]] and ''[[The Sims 2]]''. They make the Covetta computer in TS1 and they are mentioned in one of the Chance cards in TS2.
* '''Modern Arcology''' makes a variety of futuristic furniture in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
* '''Moneywell''' is a computer refurbishment company in ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
▲* '''[[MorcuCorp]]''' is a malicious corporation dedicated to exploiting the region of [[Al Simhara]].
* '''MyComputer''' is a computer company in ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'' that makes the UoG X19 Athena laptop.
▲* '''Neukum Systems''' makes stereo speakers. It also makes the line of single-channel community lot speakers which appear in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and its expansions.
*'''Numi''' is a downtown train manufacturing and school EVO hybrid air paratransit buses, and buses.
* '''Noyin''' makes [[telephone|cellphones]] in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]''. It is possibly based on Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia.
* '''Paltry Predictions, Inc''' manufactures the [[Future Cube]] object.
* '''Pear''' manufactures the ShinyStation XTR computer in ''[[The Sims 2]]''. The name is most likely a reference to Apple, Inc.
* '''PostRustic''' makes a line of industrial home goods under the RAW brand in [[The Sims 4|''The Sims 4.'']]
* '''Public Domains''' makes several [[boat]]s in ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''.
* '''Regenflex (saukelimarein)''' is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures pills. Side effects include tiredness and shyness. Heals 4x the health.
▲* '''ReNuYu''' makes the [[ReNuYu Porta-Chug]] and the [[ReNuYuSenso Orb]].
* '''ResiStall''' is a company that creates "public toilet technology" like [[Toilet|toilet stalls]] or [[Toilet|port-a-potties]] in ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]]''. It exists for 80 years at the start of ''[[The Sims]]''.
▲* '''[[Rip Co.]]''' is a [[toy]] manufacturing company.
* '''Roof Akcents''' is a company in that sells roof decorations in ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]''.
* '''Schmapple''' sells and creates kitchen applications in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.
* '''Sewage Brothers''' makes toilets and public urinals in ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
* '''[[Shiny Things Inc.]]''' makes expensive appliances in ''[[The Sims]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
*'''SubPar''' is a sandwich place based off of Subway.
*'''Sun Appliances''' produces home appliances like fridges, stoves, and ovens.
*'''Soma''' sells wide-screen [[television]]s and [[stereo]]s in ''[[The Sims]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]].'' It also sells portable radios and walkmans in [[The Sims 2]].
* '''Smord '''is a Simlish car company that makes the P328 pickup-truck in ''The Sims 2: Nightlife''. It's based on Ford, and possibly the same company as Vorn.
* '''Stäncké '''designs modern minimalist furniture in ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''.
▲* '''Standard Issue''' creates dormitory-style furniture in ''The Sims 3: University Life''.
* '''Studio Bakonmi''' is a design studio known for modern furniture, especially their Deluxe series of loveseats, lounges and living chairs. There is one known employee of the company, Simon Tart.
* '''SwingarmCo '''is a company specializing in TVs hanging from the wall. They have been accused of stealing Trottco's television, and was told to shut down the business in-debt money and a ban from manufacture refund. This formed '''Visio-Activia'''.
* '''SimLink''' sells landline phones and burglar alarms.
* '''Trottco''' sells inexpensive [[television]]s in ''[[The Sims]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
* '''Visio-Activia''' is a manufacturer for expensive TVs. It is based on the real life American-Italian-Japanese TV company, Vizio. They were formed after '''SwingarmCo''''s dissolution as a result of Trottco's lawsuit.
* '''Vorn''' is a Simlish car company that makes the P328 and the Stallion in ''The Sims 3''. It is possibly the same company as Smord in ''The Sims 2''.
* '''Whenugougo Industries''' makes plumbing fixtures for small spaces, like the Compact Lavatory from ''[[The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff]].''
▲* '''Wornable''' sells secondhand furniture and appliances.
* '''Wornado '''is a car manufacturer that makes the Triage wagon in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
▲* '''[[Wrightway Toys]]''' is a [[toy]] company.
* '''Xenopatria Technologies''' is a defense contractor that manufactured the Top Secret Computer from the eSports career.
* '''Yomoshoto''' is a Japanese car manufacturer that makes the Evasion sedan and coupe in ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It is based on Toyota.
* '''YumCo '''makes a snack food called Tiny-Cake, which is only mentioned in a [[chance card]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
*'''Zest''' makes crackers for babies, sim, kid, adult, etc.
▲* '''Zed's Dizcount Dealz''' is a seller of used hover vehicles in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''.
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