Photocopiers were a groundbreaking technology in the late 50s and 60s. It made Xerox one of the richest companies in the World. A lot of this success came from a very special engineer: Chester Carlson.
Some of the most popular brands of the world have developed from a strange history of selling products that were totally alien to their current specialty.
Hamilton Watches started life back in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is famous for good quality wristwatches and pocket watches, and is still a major player today. Although it has roots and close ties with the USA, it is essentially a Swiss watchmaker and is now part of the Swatch Group.