Dayton Industries is one of the largest industrial firms in the entire world, with facilities located on all seven continents. It's assets include several holding companies including Dayton Labs, Dayton Aeronautics, Dayton Petroleum, Aquatic Engineers, Inc. and many real estate firms in Japan. Dayton Industries' corporate office is located in Manhattan, and it has fifty-seven branch locations in New York City alone. The company was founded by Steven Dayton, the fifth wealthiest man in the world.