Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer
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Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer, (February 9, 1854 – March 31, 1917) was a German
industrialist and pioneer of the undergarment industry. Born as son of a weaver, he was known for his outstanding expertise in weaving techniques. Together with merchant Michael Braun
he established the corsetry manufacturer “Spiesshofer & Braun” in Heubach
(Württemberg
) in 1886. From 1902 onwards the company traded under the name “Triumph”
as this was considered a more memorable brand name. Having started off with six sewing machines and six employees in a barn, the company had annual sales of 1.7 billion Euros in 2009, and 37’515 employees. Still family owned, by now the multinational manufacturing and marketing organization operates in 120 countries around the globe. It is one of the leading underwear companies in the world and sells its product primarily under the core brands Triumph®, sloggi®, Valisère® and HOM®.
Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer was married to Anna Helene Barth. They had five children.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
industrialist and pioneer of the undergarment industry. Born as son of a weaver, he was known for his outstanding expertise in weaving techniques. Together with merchant Michael Braun
Michael Braun (industrialist)
Johann Michael Braun, was a German industrialist and pioneer of the undergarment industry. Together with corsetmaker Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer he established the corsetry manufacturer “Spiesshofer & Braun” in Heubach in 1886. From 1902 onwards the company traded under the name “Triumph” as...
he established the corsetry manufacturer “Spiesshofer & Braun” in Heubach
Heubach
Heubach is a town in the Ostalbkreis district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located 10 km east of Schwäbisch Gmünd, and 13 km southwest of Aalen. The town finds itself at the edge of the Rems River Valley and at the base of the Swabian Alps.Heubach is located in the Swabian...
(Württemberg
Württemberg
Württemberg , formerly known as Wirtemberg or Wurtemberg, is an area and a former state in southwestern Germany, including parts of the regions Swabia and Franconia....
) in 1886. From 1902 onwards the company traded under the name “Triumph”
Triumph International
Triumph International is an international underwear manufacturer. Founded in Heubach, Württemberg, Germany 1886 by the two families Spiesshofer & Braun. The first foreign subsidiary was established in Zurzach, Switzerland which...
as this was considered a more memorable brand name. Having started off with six sewing machines and six employees in a barn, the company had annual sales of 1.7 billion Euros in 2009, and 37’515 employees. Still family owned, by now the multinational manufacturing and marketing organization operates in 120 countries around the globe. It is one of the leading underwear companies in the world and sells its product primarily under the core brands Triumph®, sloggi®, Valisère® and HOM®.
Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer was married to Anna Helene Barth. They had five children.