as Talbot & Herbrand. A new factory was built on Jülicher Straße in 1860. In 1891, George Talbot developed a new type of wagon - the 'self discharging wagon', which became a major source of sales. A modern plant along North American lines was added in ''Jülicher Straße in the 1890s, with modern equipment including air hammers, rivetting machines, and electric power for machines. By 1900, the plant employed up to 400 workers. The factory site expanded in the early 1900s; by 1929, the factory employed 1700, and had a full order book, including a large order for express coaches for the Paris–Versailles line. After the interruption of the 1930s Great Depression, a new factory hall was completed, the Tannhäuserhalle. During the Second World War, the factory was heavily damaged, being hit by over 3000 incendiary bombs. The company recovered during the 1950s, and by 1957, accounted for half of German exports of rolling stock. After 1968, the company became the major supplier of rolling stock to the Dutch Railways, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). In 1994, the Talent multiple unit was developed, and in 1995, the factory was acquired by Bombardier. The Talent subsequently entered service on the rail system of Germany, Austria and Norway. In late 2012, Bombardier announced the closure of the plant. The plant's remaining contracts were expected to be completed by mid-2013 - lack of orders from the Netherlands contributing to the closure. In July 2013, the plant began operating as Talbot Services GmbH.. An initial order for the factory was the manufacture of StreetScooter electric road vehicles. Notes References External links Companies established in 1838 Bombardier Inc. acquisitions 1838 establishments in Prussia