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 and Soda (clothing) Scotch and Soda (famous by its 'Houtje- touwtjejas')(stylized as SCOTCH & SODA, or Scotch & Soda) is a Dutch fashion retail company founded in 1985. Beginning as a men's wholesale brand; Scotch & Soda was bought by Eric Bijlsma, Patrick Munsters and Joep Krouwels in 2000 (These former owners are now part of the board of directors*). After this, Scotch & Soda rebranded and relaunched a year later by Harry Schofield, Leonard Feinblatt, and Leonard Buzz. Scotch & Soda was acquired by the brand house Kellwood Stables (an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners) in 2011. <br>