{geni:about_me} At age 22, upon his father's death, took over management of textile mills in Svitavka (Moravia), Brno, and Sagan and a sugar factory. His brothers Alfred and Benno joined the business and business prospered such that they expanded into new industries. These included a weaving and spinning industry in Ingrowitz (Bohemia), a cement factory in Brno and a factory in Beilsko-Biala (Poland). His business ventures were highly successful but he isbest known for his technological innovations.
In 1938 he emigrated to England and then settled in Lugano in 1947 (http://www.deutsche-biographie.de/sfz53872.pdf)


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