Background
Bendix, Vincent was born in 1882 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Review John Bendix.
engineer Industrialist inventor
Bendix, Vincent was born in 1882 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Review John Bendix.
Mechanical, engineering and general education.
Early pioneer in design and building of automobiles. Inventor Bendix drive which made automobile self starting practicable, has been used on more than 65 million cars. Introduced in the United States first volume production 4-wheel brakes for automobiles.
Organized and Chairman of the Board Bendix Aviation Corporation, comprising allied group mfgs. here and abroad of automotive, aviation, marine and industrial apparatus until retired in 1942.
Instrumental in development and formation corporation for manufacture Bendix Home Laundry. Director Pioneer Instrument Company, Bendix Eclipse of Canada, Bendix Home Appliances, Jaeger Watch Company Founder and sponsor Bendix Transcontinental Air Race and donor Bendix Trophy.
Sponsor International Glider Meet, Elmira, New York, and donor of Bendix Glider Trophy. Past president Society Automotive Engineers.
Director Swedish Chamber of Commerce (New York).
Clubs: Engineers (New York).
Married Elizabeth Channon, April.