Karl Pallo (1896–1986) was a New Zealand importer, manufacturing engineer and businessman. He was born in Reinu, Estonia in 1896. He was an early supplier of petrol pumps to airports and became a manufacturer of pumps for service stations.[1] The pumps featured an innovative design including a dial that showed the amount of petrol delivered, easing the use of pumps for consumers.[2]

References

  1. ↑ McDonnell, Hilda. "Karl Pallo". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  2. ↑ McDonnell, Hilda (2000). "Karl Pallo". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
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