Škoda Works

Škoda Works was a large, influential industrial conglomerate founded in 1859 in what is now the Czech Republic. It specialized in manufacturing a wide range of products, including arms, engineering equipment, automobiles, and civilian machinery. Over the years, it became one of Europe's largest industrial firms, known for its technological innovation and diverse production. During the early 20th century, Škoda played a significant role in industrial development and military production. After World War II, it was nationalized by Czechoslovakia and continued to develop in various sectors, shaping the region’s industrial landscape.