long-running company
noun phraseUK /ˌlɒŋˈrʌnɪŋ ˈkʌmpəni/
US /ˌlɔːŋˈrʌnɪŋ ˈkʌmpəni/
A company that has been doing business for a very long time.
My grandpa works for a long-running company that started over a hundred years ago.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business that has kept the same name and purpose for many years.
The bakery is a long-running company that still uses its original recipes.
3. A firm known for lasting through good times and bad times.
Investors trust this long-running company because it survived many hard years.
4. An organization that has operated continuously without closing down.
The long-running company celebrated its fiftieth year of continuous service.