Berna

Berna was a manufacturer of buses, trolleybuses, and trucks, which later also specialized in surface metallurgical treatments and components. The company was founded in 1902 by Joseph Wyss and initially manufactured cars. By 1905, Berna was also building trucks. In 1907, Wyss sold the company to a businessman named Locher, who eventually went bankrupt. The company came under English control in 1908, and production of cars ceased, but it was bought back by Swiss shareholders in 1912, and reorganized. In 1929, following a period of financial difficulties, Saurer acquired majority control of Berna. Until the 1960s Berna was primarily a vehicle manufacturer, but between 1965 and 1978 vehicle manufacturing was phased out and replaced with other products. The company was based in Olten.

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Berna was a manufacturer of buses, trolleybuses, and trucks, which later also specialized in surface metallurgical treatments and components. The company was founded in 1902 by Joseph Wyss and initially manufactured cars. By 1905, Berna was also building trucks. In 1907, Wyss sold the company to a businessman named Locher, who eventually went bankrupt. The company came under English control in 1908, and production of cars ceased, but it was bought back by Swiss shareholders in 1912, and reorganized. In 1929, following a period of financial difficulties, Saurer acquired majority control of Berna. Until the 1960s Berna was primarily a vehicle manufacturer, but between 1965 and 1978 vehicle manufacturing was phased out and replaced with other products. The company was based in Olten.

Subject ID: 63253

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