Zodiac Group is a diversified corporation with a worldwide presence and a blue-chip stock specialising in the production of aerosafety systems, aircraft systems, airline equipment, airbags, remote transmissions, boats and swimming pools. A blue chip stock is the description of the stock of well-established companies having stable earnings and no extensive liabilities. ...

Founded in 1896 by Maurice Mallet under the name of Société Mallet, Mélandri et de Pitray, it was an aeronautical firm developing airships. In 1909, Mallet changed the name to Société Française de Ballons Dirigeables et d'Aviation Zodiac, as he was keen to establish his firm's presence in all areas of the conquest of the skies.

At the beginning of World War I, Zodiac started to make airships for the French government, but these were shown to be disappointing for strategic bombing. Therefore, Zodiac created an airplane manufacturing unit wholly separate from its balloon operations. By 1916, the company was delivering two airplanes per week. Combatants Allies: • Serbia, • Russia, • France, • Romania, • Belgium, • British Empire and Dominions, • United States, • Italy, • ...and others Central Powers: • Germany, • Austria-Hungary, • Ottoman Empire, • Bulgaria Casualties 5 million military, 3 million civilian (full list) 3 million military, 3 million civilian (full list) World War I, also known as the First World...

Then, in the 1930s, they invented the concept of the inflatable boat, whose commercial success after World War II established the Zodiac brand image. Today, Zodiac are expanding to ensure steady growth in all businesses. Sustained by rigorous manufacturing and management principles, Zodiac's technological competencies cater to specific markets across five Business Segments: Aerosafety Systems, Aircraft Systems, Airline Equipment, Technology and Marine

External links

• www.Zodiac.com
• www.AvonInflatables.co.uk
• www.Flexboat.com.br