The Enduring Legacy of Olympia: From Typewriters to a Symbol of German Industry Olympia-Werke AG, a name now largely resonant with the echoes of sporting triumphs, began its life in 1903 as Union Schreibmaschinen-Gesellschaft m.b.H., born from an initiative by the Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG) in Berlin. This wasn’t a venture driven by athletic ambition, but rather a pragmatic response to the burgeoning demand for typewriters in early 20th century Germany. AEG commissioned Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a visionary electrical engineer, to design an affordable and accessible wri…