Brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler started making shoes in 1924 but split in 1948 when Rudolf left to form Puma. Puma became a public company in 1986 and now employs over 9,000 people worldwide distributing products in over 120 countries. Puma focuses on footwear, apparel, and accessories for sports like soccer and racing and sponsors events like the FIFA World Cup. The company aims to be fair, honest, positive, and creative with strong products, distribution networks, and innovation.