Tuners & Technicians Hosted In Charlotte.

The Miller Piano Company, Charlotte’s authorized Pearl River dealer, recently hosted a full house event for the area’s piano tuners and technicians. Led by Pearl River’s Factory Consultant and acting Service Manager, Dave Campbell, the technical presentation focused on a Pearl River grand and upright with a program entitled, “Express Prep.”

The Miller brothers and son were gracious hosts providing refreshments. The store has one of the most complete displays of Pearl River pianos in the country including the 50th Anniversary 9’ Concert Grand, the only one in the country.

Pearl River is a major supporter of the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) and participates in a number of PTG sponsored events in the U.S. and Canada. According to Dave Campbell, “Pearl River emphasizes the importance of a close relationship among all elements of the piano industry; the manufacturer, the dealer, the technician and the teacher. We stand ready to serve our dealers in any way we can. We work in partnership with all members of the industry toward delivering complete satisfaction to the end customer.”

Pearl River Recognized For Quality And Environmental Standards.

The Pearl River Piano Group was awarded ISO 14001 in July 2007 and continues ISO 9001 which was originally certified in February 1998. These certifications, awarded by Det Norske Veritas, an independent review organization in the Netherlands, address both the quality and efficiency of Pearl River factories and the environmental impact of the Pearl River manufacturing processes and the materials used in manufacture.

The ISO series was created by the International Organization for Standardization to set international requirements for quality management systems. Now adopted by over 80 countries, use of the series has become accepted as the standard of the business world.

As a leading world brand, Pearl River realizes its responsibilities both as a manufacturer and a world citizen. Our good name is vital to our success and we have taken every possible step to ensure that our pianos are made with safe, high-quality materials and our factories meet the highest standards.

Lothar Thomma Introduces New Ritmüller Models At NAMM. 

(Ontario, CA, Jan. 24) Visitors to the Pearl River/Ritmüller display room at the recent 2008 NAMM Show had the opportunity to meet Lothar Thomma, renowned European piano design consultant. Mr. Thomma was in attendance to meet and greet customers and personally demonstrate the design nuances that distinguish a new collection of Ritmüller piano models being considered as additions to the company’s North American line.

Mr. Thomma has an illustrious career in the piano industry as a designer and teacher and is credited with being one of the main inventors of the “TF-65” calculator for piano scale design. He has worked or consulted for 20 different piano manufacturers worldwide and has more than 30 years experience as a member and director of both the German Piano Manufacturers’ Association and the European Piano Manufacturers’ Association. He taught the master course at the German Music Instrument Technical School in Ludwigsburg, Germany and has been a member of the German Piano Industry Research Project in Ludwigsburg since 1968.

Mr. Thomma is an enthusiastic spokesperson for the new Ritmüller models. His participation in the creation of these extraordinary new pianos speaks to the Pearl River commitment to honor European tradition in the design and construction of the Ritmüller brand.