Puma was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler. Puma is a German multinational corporation that manufactures athletic and casual footwear , accessories and apparel which is headquartered in Bavaria , Germany.
Puma is the third largest manufacturer in the world. For more than 70 years, they draw strength and credibility from their heritage in sports.
A first step in a long history driven by speed and performance: The brothers Rudolf and Adolf Dassler founded the company (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) in their hometown in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The brothers started their factory in their parents' home in 1919, moving into its proper facility in 1924.
After 28 years from founding the company, the Dassler brothers split the business in 1948.
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Adolf started his own company using the name Adidas and Rudolf created a new firm that he called "Ruda" but a few months later he changed the company name to Puma Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler.