Husqvarna Motorcycles In 1903, they made the jump to motorcycle manufacturing. The first "Husky" motorcycles used imported engines, and it was not until 1918 that Husqvarna began producing machines built entirely in-house. Around that time they secured a contract with the Swedish Army and began entering cross-country and long-distance motorcycle races. In 1920, Husqvarna established its own engine factory and the first engine to be designed was a 550 cc four-stroke 50-degree side-valve V-twin engine, similar to those made by companies like Harley-Davidson and Indian. Husqvarna competed in Grand Prix road racing in the 350cc and 500cc classes during the 1930s and
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"