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Before 1945

1937
Mercedes Silver Arrow
Glamourous cars of the 30‘s like Maybach Zeppelin are equipped with Sachs clutches.

The first Mercedes Silver Arrow launched its legend with Sachs shock absorbers and clutches.
1932 Take over of the Foundry „Gusswerke Kitzingen“ by Fichtel & Sachs
1930
Sachsmotor
Introduction of the legendary 71 cc and 98 cc vehicle engines
1929 Sale of bearing divisions and commencement of activities in the field of automotive motors, clutches and shock absorbers
1923 The company goes public
1903
The „Torpedo“ freewheel for bicycles is introduced – the company experiences rapid growth
1895 August 1, Ernst Sachs and Karl Fichtel establish „Schweinfurter Präcisions-Kugellagerwerke Fichtel & Sachs“. Production of: Ball bearings, Bicycle hubs

all started with these persons



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