Mannheim of 1848, the city was a centre for political and revolutionary activity. In 1865, Friedrich Engelhorn founded the "Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik" (Baden Aniline and Soda Factory, BASF) in Mannheim, but the factory was constructed across the Rhine in Ludwigshafen because Mannheim residents feared air pollution from its operations. From this dye factory, BASF has developed into the largest chemical company in the world. After opening a workshop in Mannheim in 1871 and patenting engines from 1878, Karl Benz patented the first motor car in 1886. He was born in Mühlburg (now part of Karlsruhe). The Schütte-Lanz company, founded by
Scotch and Soda (clothing) Scotch & Soda collections are designed in-house with designers located at 'Number 22', Keizersgracht, Amsterdam – a design studio in a former church, in the heart of the city. All collections are designed under the Creative Direction of Marlou van Engelen, Creative Director since 2014. The collections are best described as 'worldly-cool', incorporating stand-out prints and patterns in each season, which has a theme and story integrated into the collection. The brand is known for its love of classic styles and prints with a design twist and small added detailing. The children's range uses the same prints, patterns and qualities