1. Johann Puch was a Slovene inventor and mechanic who went on to become the founder of the Austrian Puch automobile plants, then one of the most significant vehicle producers in Europe.
11 Facts About Johann Puch
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Johann Puch was the son of the cottager Franz Puch and Agnes Ziserl Puch, and he was baptized Johann Puch the same day in Jursinci.
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Johann Puch concentrated on bicycle manufacturing and soon became a noted specialist.
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In 1889 Puch travelled to a bicycle trade fair in Leipzig, where he concluded a contract with Thomas Humber's cycle company.
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At that time, Johann Puch already employed more than 300 workers and sold about 6,000 bicycle per annum.
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Johann Puch started producing motorcycles in 1903 and automobiles in 1904.
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Johann Puch retired in 1912 but remained honorary president of the company.
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Up to 1914 Johann Puch developed 21 different types of cars, and lorries, buses, military and some other special vehicles, including sedan limousines for the imperial Habsburg family.
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Johann Puch successfully obtained patents for more than 35 inventions and improvements.
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Johann Puch died of a stroke while attending a horserace in Agram.
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The Puch company manufactured vehicles for the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I Puch's motorcycles and cars were successful in races and rallies all over Europe and carried his name among vehicle producers.