Hotchkiss et Cie
Hotchkiss et Cie was a historic French industrial company originally established by American businessman Benjamin B. Hotchkiss, specializing in armaments, machine guns, and later automotive manufacturing. The brand is currently defunct, as it ceased all independent operations in the mid-20th century following a merger and subsequent acquisition by Brandt.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
France
Founded
1875
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Stock Exchange
Private
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1867
Company founding
Benjamin B. Hotchkiss established the company in France to manufacture armaments.
1954
Merger with Brandt
Hotchkiss merged with Brandt to form Hotchkiss-Brandt, shifting focus away from independent vehicle production.
1970
Total acquisition
The company was fully absorbed into Thomson-Brandt, ending its status as an independent entity.