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Did
you know that the Pearl River Piano Group owns the largest piano factory
in the world? Located in Guangzhou, China, the Pearl River factory shipped
approximately 83,000 pianos around the globe in 2007, resulting in the
brand becoming the world’s most selected acoustic piano by unit volume.
With a capacity to produce over 100,000 pianos a year Pearl River now
exports to more than 80 countries all over the world. In North America
alone, Pearl River started with nothing in 1999 and now has the
country’s largest dealer network and is the fastest-growing piano
company in the U.S. and Canada. It’s a piano success story that began in
1956 with a tiny piano company producing four upright pianos a month.
Quality Without
Compromise.
Many factors have contributed to the dramatic growth of Pearl River over
the last 50 years: China’s liberalized economic policies, a Chinese
tradition of manufacturing expertise, a loyal and skilled work force,
extremely favorable overall production costs. Pearl River has focused its
efforts on improving quality at every step in the production process. More
than 250 engineers and technicians are focused on machine design and
equipment management with separate divisions dedicated to product design
and technology. And the resulting success has been spectacular on every
level.
Leading Consultants
From Around The World.
Pearl River understood the value of importing foreign expertise to improve
both design and production methods. Major capital investments began in the
90’s when Pearl River constructed a new five-story,
one-million-square-foot factory. Pearl River invested in numerically
controlled machines from Germany, Italy and the U.S. to produce all the
company’s key and action parts. They also installed air conditioning to
keep humidity levels constant.
Finest Woods From
Forest To Finished Cabinets.
Experts contend that the key to a quality piano rests with the selection
and processing of quality woods. Pearl River has access to vast Chinese
forest reserves where Manchurian Walnut and other hardwoods vital to the
construction of fine pianos can be harvested and processed. Pearl River
has constructed a state-of-the-art sawmill and lumberyard that takes raw
lumber and transforms it into perfectly cured and crafted piano
components.
ISO Certified For
Quality, Efficiency And Environmental Standards.
And despite the tremendous growth in efficiency and production, Pearl
River maintains the highest quality standards. In 1998 the company was
awarded the International Standards Organization ISO 9001 Certification
for its complete line of grand and vertical pianos, including all parts
and components. In July of 2007, the company was also awarded ISO 14001
which certifies compliance with international environment standards. Both
ISO certifications are awarded by an independent auditing organization
following a lengthy audit of quality systems ranging from the procurement
of raw materials to manufacturing systems, assembly procedures, and
customer service. Pearl River is the first piano company in China to
receive this independent certification for quality, efficiency and
environmental standards.
OEM Manufacturer For
The World’s Most-Respected Brands.
Pearl River’s consistent high quality and world-wide reputation has
fostered strong relationships with prestigious American, Japanese and
German piano makers. Pearl River factories have participated in joint
venture projects with other leading piano makers and currently produce
private label pianos for the three top piano retailers in North America.
U.S.-Based Service
Backed By 10-Year Warranty.
In October 1999, Pearl River opened its first foreign subsidiary in
Ontario, California. The North American market has grown at a spectacular
rate supplying more than 300 retail dealers in the United States and
Canada. Pearl River is one of the few foreign manufacturers with a
U.S.-based technical support team and a 10-year parts and labor factory
limited warranty.
Pearl River Invites
Comparison.
We welcome all comers. When you compare the essentials…design, materials
and craftsmanship. Then consider how these factors relate to touch, tone
tuning, tuning stability, beauty, and durability. And finally weigh all
that against price, there is no competition for Pearl River. Others may
try to cloud the issue with their own prejudices, but the facts speak for
themselves. |
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