Motorcycle was producing over 500 bikes. Other British firms were Royal Enfield, Norton and Birmingham Small Arms Company who began motorbike production in 1899, 1902 and 1910, respectively. Indian began production in 1901 and Harley-Davidson was established two years later. By the outbreak of World War I, the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world was Indian, producing over 20,000 bikes per year. During the First World War, motorbike production was greatly ramped up for the war effort to supply effective communications with front line troops. Messengers on horses were replaced with despatch riders on motorcycles carrying messages, performing reconnaissance and acting
Elektra (espresso machines) Elektra (espresso machines) Elektra srl is an Italian manufacturer of professional espresso and cappuccino equipment. Besides the high functionality Elektra´s machines distinguish themselves from the market through their design. Coffee grinders and accessories are also produced alongside to the core products lever and automatic machines. Unlike other manufacturers of espresso machines "Elektra" is still not producing super-automatic machines, but only machines with manual portafilter. "Elektra" machines are mainly used in the professional and less in private sector. The company was founded in 1947 by "Umberto Fregnan" and is still owned by the "Fregnan"-family. The focus of the machinery of "Elektra"