Although Peugeot, one of the giants in today’s automotive industry, is known for its cars, it is The origins lie in a different sector.
If we look at the history of the Peugeot brand, salt and pepper mills we see! Moreover, they are still produced.
It all started during the Industrial Revolution.

The Peugeot family initially operated iron and steel processing plants. In 1810, brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot They converted the family mill into a steel processing factory.
Initially they started producing things like saws, springs and clock mechanisms. The Peugeot brand was founded in the early 19th century kitchen utensils started producing. He especially stood out with his salt and pepper mill.
The first pepper mill appeared in 1874.

When Peugeot entered the kitchenware industry, it launched its iconic salt and pepper mills.
The grinding mechanism uses spiral gears, inspired by ball bearing production technology. This is one of the features that makes it unique. Even today the mills are known for their quality and are still produced.
It started car production in 1889.

First, the “Serpollet-Peugeot”, a three-wheeled steam vehicle produced under the leadership of Armand Peugeot, was exhibited at the Paris World Exhibition. This vehicle was Peugeot’s first step into the automotive world.
However, as steam vehicles were deemed impractical, Peugeot soon turned to internal combustion engines. In 1890, Daimler produced its first gasoline-powered car. Peugeot’s car production developed rapidly during this period and the brand became an important car manufacturer both in France and internationally.
Peugeot’s pepper mills can also be seen as a reflection of the engineering skills the company uses in its cars. The production process is carried out with precision mechanisms equipped with durable steel gears. These details became a strong foundation for Peugeot’s reputation in the industry…
Sources: Independent, Peugeot
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