Nokia: A Story of Success and Struggle in the Mobile Phone Industry.

 The history of Nokia dates back to the mid-19th century, when the company was first established as a pulp mill in the city of Tampere, Finland. The company, which was originally known as Nokia Ab, began to diversify its business in the early 20th century, and by the 1960s, it had become a major producer of rubber and cable products.

In the 1970s, Nokia began to focus more heavily on the telecommunications industry. The company developed a number of innovative products, such as the world's first car phone, the Mobira Senator, which was launched in 1982. This marked the beginning of Nokia's rise to becoming one of the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Nokia continued to innovate and expand its product line, introducing a number of popular mobile phone models such as the Nokia 1011, the Nokia 2110, and the Nokia 3210. By the end of the 1990s, Nokia had become the dominant player in the global mobile phone market, with a market share of around 40%.

In the early 2000s, Nokia continued to introduce new and improved mobile phone models, such as the Nokia 6600 and the Nokia N-series. The company also expanded its business into new areas, such as mobile music and mobile gaming.

However, in the late 2000s, Nokia began to face increasing competition from other mobile phone manufacturers, particularly from companies like Apple and Samsung. As a result, the company's market share began to decline, and in 2011, Nokia announced that it would be selling its mobile phone business to Microsoft.

Since then, Nokia has shifted its focus to other areas of technology, such as networking and internet of things. It also started its own venture capital arm, Nokia Growth Partners, which invested into various startups and technology companies.

Despite the challenges it has faced in recent years, Nokia remains a major player in the technology industry, with a strong portfolio of products and a rich history of innovation and success.

Throughout the last century and a half, the company has adapted to different market conditions and changing technologies, reinventing itself time and time again. And it continues to do so, as a company with a strong brand, a talented workforce, and a culture of innovation, Nokia is well-positioned for continued success in the years to come.