Czech republic has been known as a leader in mechanical engineering industry in 1st half of 20th century. Production of different kind of machinery and means of transport was on a top-level.
But not only mechanical engineering, but also glass, chemistry, medical and clothing or shoe industry were highly competitive and famous around the world.
The area of current Czech republic belonged to the most developed territory in the whole world in many spheres. Now it is the time of a huge recovery and many brands are rising up from the ash like a mystic phoenix again.