Jihostroj
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| Company type | Joint stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Automotive |
| Predecessor | JIKOV |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Founder | Jan Hans |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jiří Gerle[1] |
| Products | propeller governors, fuel pumps, hydraulic pumps |
| Revenue | 714,551,000 Czech koruna (2020)  |
| 72,552,000 Czech koruna (2020) | |
| 47,742,000 Czech koruna (2020) | |
| Total assets | 1,190,401,000 Czech koruna (2020) |
Number of employees | 494 (2009)[2] |
| Parent | JAWAUNION s.r.o.[1] |
| Subsidiaries | Jawa Moto |
| Website | www.jihostroj.com |
JIHOSTROJ a.s., based in Velesin, Czech Republic, is a company that manufactures hydraulic and aircraft fuel pumps, as well as other components for the automotive and aircraft industry - particularly flight control units, propeller governors, and fuel pumps for Walter M601 turboprop engines. Jihostroj is the majority owner of Jawa Moto.
Earlier history
The company was founded by Jan Hans in 1919, producing electrotechnical equipment. Starting in 1936, the company began manufacturing in the aircraft industry[citation needed].
World War II
During World War II, Jihostroj manufactured products for the German Air Force.
Post World War II
The Jihostroj plant survived the war intact, and in 1946, the company was nationalized and merged with PAL n.e. In 1952, the National enterprise Jikov was incorporated into Motorlet n.e. in Prague.
In 1953, JIKOV was separated once again, and a new entity was created called JIHOceske STROJirny - JIHOSTROJ (South-Bohemian Machine-works). The main production program was oriented toward the aerospace industry.
Post Velvet Revolution
In 1992, the company was privatised into joint stock company JIHOSTROJ a.s.. The main reorganization was completed in 1995. The company was divided into two basic division - Aerospace Division and Hydraulic Division.
