(1814 – 1867)

Swiss-born Hungarian Iron Manufacturer, Machine and Technical Engineer. ‘Father of Ganz Industries’.

In 1844, he opened an ironworks in Buda. He invented the first long-lasting locomotive and railway carriage wheel, so his company took a great part in the railway revolution in the Austro-Hungarian Kingdom and beyond. His invention was so successful he had no possible imitators or competitors. Later Ganz Industries produced various technical devices based on in-house patnets. András Mechwart continued his work at the company. With his lead it became one of the most prominent companies in Austria-Hungary after 1869. After 120 years of operation, the original factory closed down and was transformed into a Museum, which is open to this day. After inheriting 170 years of pride and tradition, the legal successors of the company are still in business under the original name.

Founded: Ganz Industries.