History of Triumph

Triumph 1896 - 1914

Founded by Siegfried Bettmann in 1896 as a bicycle factory in Nuremberg, Triumph began to manufacture typewriters in 1909. In 1913, Triumph separates from its English parent company... more

Triumph 1915 - 1930

Triumph enters the motorbike construction industry with its legendary ‘Knirps’. Model 10 typewriter meets high expectations. Most prominent user is Pope Pius XI... more


Triumph 1931 - 1945

Groundbreaking Triumph development in motorbike manufacturing with the two-stroke double-piston block engine. Joint sales organisation with Adler for typewriters. more

Triumph 1946 - 1957

Sensational new development in the form of the ‘Matura’ typewriter. Fully electric typing finds its way into offices. Radio and television set manufacturer Max Grundig acquires Triumph... more