The company's origins were based on vehicle manufacture. Originally called Büssing Hellas (after the German manufacturer whose engines it used) it was founded in 1957 succeeding earlier trading companies founded by the same family.
The company's history began with its manufacturing of vehicles.  It was originally called Büssing Hellas, a name referencing the German manufacturer whose engines it used. It was founded in 1957, replacing earlier trading companies that had been established by the same family.